CIS 267 Week 1 Discussion 1

"Programming Applications Language"  Please respond to the following:

·         You are the lead programmer for a new software project and have been assigned to choose the programming language for a new point-of-sale system. Microsoft provides various Programming languages in Visual Studio 2010. Explain one (1) of the major features for C++, Visual C#, Visual Basic, or Visual F#. Select the programming language that you would use for this business application. Provide two (2) pros and cons to justify your answer to the project team leader.

CIS 267 Week 1 Discussion 2

"Integrated Development Environment (IDE)" Please respond to the following:

·         Visual Studio 2010 is an example of an IDE system. Explain why Visual Studio would be a better way to develop a software system than to just have a simple compiler and linker.

·         Software code developed in Visual Studio 2010 in Visual C# can be shared in Visual Basic. Explain how this feature can help or hinder in code development.

CIS 267 Week 2 Discussion 1

"Program Life Cycle" Please respond to the following:

·         The process to develop software takes more than writing Visual Basic code. Software developers use the seven (7) steps of the Program Development Life Cycle. Select the two (2) steps that you believe are the most important in the cycle. Provide examples to prove your points.

·         Maintaining the programs is the last step in the Program Development Life Cycle. The cost of software maintenance is normally greater than all the other phases of the Life Cycle. Propose one (1) idea that could lower the cost for maintaining the programs.

CIS 267 Week 2 Discussion 2

"Graphical User Interface" Please respond to the following:

·         Graphical user design methods allow programmers to modify the screen without changing code. Visual Basic can be used to create a demo mock-up for a user during design requirements. Develop some rules that would assist your design team to make this process easier.

·         Explain why font sizes and color elements are important when developing screens design used in a public venue. Describe at least three (3) other graphical elements that need to be considered in screen design.

CIS 267 Week 2 Lab Assignment 1

Lab Assignments Overview
Worth 25 points a piece

The following are the minimal requirements to complete each lab assignment:

·         Required course textbook

·         Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 software or more recent

·         Internet browser: Internet Explorer 8 or more recent

·         Windows Operating System: Windows XP or more recent is recommended

·         Microsoft Office 2010

Complete the weekly labs based on the following:

·         Write the code for each exercise.

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Case Programming Assignment. (Example: page 175, Figure 3-78)

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Guided Development Program problems. (Example: page 177, Figure 3-80)

·         The code, along with a correlating screen shot, is to be submitted in a single zip file in the online course shell. It must contain any additional files that may be necessary for your project to run (ex: text files). 

·         Any and all written answers must be entered into the online course shell with the submission of the attached lab assignment.

Each lab assignment will be graded based on the following:

1.      The program must compile, execute, produce correct results, and meet all of the specifications in the weekly lab.

2.      Organize the code for user readability.

3.      Organize the code for reusability.

4.      Provide documentation with embedded comments for reader understanding.

5.      Organize the code for efficiency.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric can be found here.

CIS 267 Week 2 Lab Assignment 2

Lab Assignments Overview
Worth 25 points a piece

The following are the minimal requirements to complete each lab assignment:

·         Required course textbook

·         Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 software or more recent

·         Internet browser: Internet Explorer 8 or more recent

·         Windows Operating System: Windows XP or more recent is recommended

·         Microsoft Office 2010

Complete the weekly labs based on the following:

·         Write the code for each exercise.

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Case Programming Assignment. (Example: page 175, Figure 3-78)

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Guided Development Program problems. (Example: page 177, Figure 3-80)

·         The code, along with a correlating screen shot, is to be submitted in a single zip file in the online course shell. It must contain any additional files that may be necessary for your project to run (ex: text files). 

·         Any and all written answers must be entered into the online course shell with the submission of the attached lab assignment.

Each lab assignment will be graded based on the following:

1.      The program must compile, execute, produce correct results, and meet all of the specifications in the weekly lab.

2.      Organize the code for user readability.

3.      Organize the code for reusability.

4.      Provide documentation with embedded comments for reader understanding.

5.      Organize the code for efficiency.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric can be found here.

CIS 267 Week 3 Discussion 1

"IntelliSense" Please respond to the following:

·         Visual Studio has a feature called IntelliSense. Examine how you could use this in the data entry portion of your code. Explain whether or not you would use IntelliSense in writing your program.

·         Suggest two (2) new features that Microsoft could add to IntelliSense that would make the task of programming easier.

CIS 267 Week 3 Discussion 2

"Support Documents" Please respond to the following:

·         The event planning document is part of the documentation required before the release to production. Explain the purpose of the document and the detail in which you should write the event list. Determine whether or not you need to list all of the features.

·         Programmers need to consider more than writing software. Once the system is released into production, the maintenance programmers will need the event planning document to solve problems. Describe other documents the support team will need.

CIS 267 Week 3 Lab Assignment 3

Lab Assignments Overview
Worth 25 points a piece

The following are the minimal requirements to complete each lab assignment:

·         Required course textbook

·         Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 software or more recent

·         Internet browser: Internet Explorer 8 or more recent

·         Windows Operating System: Windows XP or more recent is recommended

·         Microsoft Office 2010

Complete the weekly labs based on the following:

·         Write the code for each exercise.

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Case Programming Assignment. (Example: page 175, Figure 3-78)

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Guided Development Program problems. (Example: page 177, Figure 3-80)

·         The code, along with a correlating screen shot, is to be submitted in a single zip file in the online course shell. It must contain any additional files that may be necessary for your project to run (ex: text files). 

·         Any and all written answers must be entered into the online course shell with the submission of the attached lab assignment.

Each lab assignment will be graded based on the following:

1.      The program must compile, execute, produce correct results, and meet all of the specifications in the weekly lab.

2.      Organize the code for user readability.

3.      Organize the code for reusability.

4.      Provide documentation with embedded comments for reader understanding.

5.      Organize the code for efficiency.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric can be found here.

CIS 267 Week 3 Lab Assignment 4

Lab Assignments Overview
Worth 25 points a piece

The following are the minimal requirements to complete each lab assignment:

·         Required course textbook

·         Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 software or more recent

·         Internet browser: Internet Explorer 8 or more recent

·         Windows Operating System: Windows XP or more recent is recommended

·         Microsoft Office 2010

Complete the weekly labs based on the following:

·         Write the code for each exercise.

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Case Programming Assignment. (Example: page 175, Figure 3-78)

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Guided Development Program problems. (Example: page 177, Figure 3-80)

·         The code, along with a correlating screen shot, is to be submitted in a single zip file in the online course shell. It must contain any additional files that may be necessary for your project to run (ex: text files). 

·         Any and all written answers must be entered into the online course shell with the submission of the attached lab assignment.

Each lab assignment will be graded based on the following:

1.      The program must compile, execute, produce correct results, and meet all of the specifications in the weekly lab.

2.      Organize the code for user readability.

3.      Organize the code for reusability.

4.      Provide documentation with embedded comments for reader understanding.

5.      Organize the code for efficiency.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric can be found 

CIS 267 Week 4 Discussion 1

"Software Debug Methods" Please respond to the following:

·         Debugging a program is an important skill to learn for software developers. It can teach a developer how to write better code and reduce logic errors in the design. Assess the debugging methods Visual Studio provides for Visual Basic programs. Select the method you believe works the best to trace your program and track your variables. Support your choice.

·         Display status messages are a common way to debug programs. Describe the information that you would place in the message to monitor your program.

CIS 267 Week 4 Discussion 2

"Code Walk-Through" Please respond to the following:

·         From the e-Activity, code walk-through provides a way to find errors before you run the program. Examine why this is a time-saving process for the entire coding process.

·         Converting data from string values to numeric is a common problem. Propose three (3) actions you can take to prevent these issues.

CIS 267 Week 4 Lab Assignment 5

Lab Assignments Overview
Worth 25 points a piece

The following are the minimal requirements to complete each lab assignment:

·         Required course textbook

·         Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 software or more recent

·         Internet browser: Internet Explorer 8 or more recent

·         Windows Operating System: Windows XP or more recent is recommended

·         Microsoft Office 2010

Complete the weekly labs based on the following:

·         Write the code for each exercise.

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Case Programming Assignment. (Example: page 175, Figure 3-78)

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Guided Development Program problems. (Example: page 177, Figure 3-80)

·         The code, along with a correlating screen shot, is to be submitted in a single zip file in the online course shell. It must contain any additional files that may be necessary for your project to run (ex: text files). 

·         Any and all written answers must be entered into the online course shell with the submission of the attached lab assignment.

Each lab assignment will be graded based on the following:

1.      The program must compile, execute, produce correct results, and meet all of the specifications in the weekly lab.

2.      Organize the code for user readability.

3.      Organize the code for reusability.

4.      Provide documentation with embedded comments for reader understanding.

5.      Organize the code for efficiency.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric can be found here.

CIS 267 Week 4 Lab Assignment 6

Lab Assignments Overview
Worth 25 points a piece

The following are the minimal requirements to complete each lab assignment:

·         Required course textbook

·         Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 software or more recent

·         Internet browser: Internet Explorer 8 or more recent

·         Windows Operating System: Windows XP or more recent is recommended

·         Microsoft Office 2010

Complete the weekly labs based on the following:

·         Write the code for each exercise.

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Case Programming Assignment. (Example: page 175, Figure 3-78)

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Guided Development Program problems. (Example: page 177, Figure 3-80)

·         The code, along with a correlating screen shot, is to be submitted in a single zip file in the online course shell. It must contain any additional files that may be necessary for your project to run (ex: text files). 

·         Any and all written answers must be entered into the online course shell with the submission of the attached lab assignment.

Each lab assignment will be graded based on the following:

1.      The program must compile, execute, produce correct results, and meet all of the specifications in the weekly lab.

2.      Organize the code for user readability.

3.      Organize the code for reusability.

4.      Provide documentation with embedded comments for reader understanding.

5.      Organize the code for efficiency.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric can be found here

CIS 267 Week 5 Discussion 1

"Message Boxes" Please respond to the following:

·         From the e-Activity, provide an example for an informational message for installing payroll software. Determine if the programmer, business analysis, or the end user would be responsible for the content of the message. Explain why.

·         There are three (3) different types of messages: information, warning, and critical messages. Imagine that your program has a problem reading the CD or DVD. Determine the type of message that should be displayed. Provide a sample of the content of the message.

CIS 267 Week 5 Discussion 2

"Decision Logic" Please respond to the following:

·         The use of decision logic is one of the major concepts of computer programming. The decision takes your code from being sequential to one that can take various options based on the different conditions. Determine the method of coding that you would use to make “If…Then” statements easier to see in the program listing.

·         Identify a best practice for creating a main menu for an inventory system. Determine whether you would select a nested “IF” statement or develop a select case as your method for maintenance support. Explain the pros and cons of the method you selected.

CIS 267 Week 6 Discussion 1

"Programming Looping Structures" Please respond to the following:

·         Looping structures are key design structures used in programming languages. The ability to repeat code is a powerful tool and can save many lines of code. An infinite loop will use 100% of the CPU. Suggest two (2) actions that you can take to prevent this problem.

·         Nested loops are loops within loops. Explain how you could implement nested loops in a business program.

CIS 267 Week 6 Discussion 2

"List Box Feature and Accumulators" Please respond to the following:

·         List boxes are an excellent feature to provide data validation in the input screen. They limit the user from having typos. Determine another object that could assist in data validation.

·         Accumulators are used in many business looping applications. A simple business example of this is to calculate total expense when looping through individual expense transactions. Provide another business looping application example using accumulators.

CIS 267 Week 7 Discussion 1

"Debugging Looping Structures" Please respond to the following:

·         Stepping through the code for a loop can be a time-consuming effort. From the e-Activity, provide at least three (3) tips that can make it easier and simpler.

·         Suggest a method that you could use to reduce the number of loops. Explain where you would place a breakpoint in the loop structure and why.

CIS 267 Week 7 Discussion 2

"Deployment" Please respond to the following:

·         Once a program has been coded, complied, and tested, it is time to deploy it to other computers. Explain the various types of media you could use to install the applications. Describe what steps you would take to distribute the product.

·         Describe at least two (2) methods to distribute the release of the Visual Basic production code to end users. Select the method that you would use and explain why you chose the method that you did.

CIS 267 Week 7 Lab Assignment 7

Lab Assignments Overview
Worth 25 points a piece

The following are the minimal requirements to complete each lab assignment:

·         Required course textbook

·         Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 software or more recent

·         Internet browser: Internet Explorer 8 or more recent

·         Windows Operating System: Windows XP or more recent is recommended

·         Microsoft Office 2010

Complete the weekly labs based on the following:

·         Write the code for each exercise.

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Case Programming Assignment. (Example: page 175, Figure 3-78)

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Guided Development Program problems. (Example: page 177, Figure 3-80)

·         The code, along with a correlating screen shot, is to be submitted in a single zip file in the online course shell. It must contain any additional files that may be necessary for your project to run (ex: text files). 

·         Any and all written answers must be entered into the online course shell with the submission of the attached lab assignment.

Each lab assignment will be graded based on the following:

1.      The program must compile, execute, produce correct results, and meet all of the specifications in the weekly lab.

2.      Organize the code for user readability.

3.      Organize the code for reusability.

4.      Provide documentation with embedded comments for reader understanding.

5.      Organize the code for efficiency.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric can be found here.

CIS 267 Week 7 Lab Assignment 8

Lab Assignments Overview
Worth 25 points a piece

The following are the minimal requirements to complete each lab assignment:

·         Required course textbook

·         Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 software or more recent

·         Internet browser: Internet Explorer 8 or more recent

·         Windows Operating System: Windows XP or more recent is recommended

·         Microsoft Office 2010

Complete the weekly labs based on the following:

·         Write the code for each exercise.

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Case Programming Assignment. (Example: page 175, Figure 3-78)

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Guided Development Program problems. (Example: page 177, Figure 3-80)

·         The code, along with a correlating screen shot, is to be submitted in a single zip file in the online course shell. It must contain any additional files that may be necessary for your project to run (ex: text files). 

·         Any and all written answers must be entered into the online course shell with the submission of the attached lab assignment.

Each lab assignment will be graded based on the following:

1.      The program must compile, execute, produce correct results, and meet all of the specifications in the weekly lab.

2.      Organize the code for user readability.

3.      Organize the code for reusability.

4.      Provide documentation with embedded comments for reader understanding.

5.      Organize the code for efficiency.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric can be found h

CIS 267 Week 7 Lab Assignment 9

Lab Assignments Overview
Worth 25 points a piece

The following are the minimal requirements to complete each lab assignment:

·         Required course textbook

·         Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 software or more recent

·         Internet browser: Internet Explorer 8 or more recent

·         Windows Operating System: Windows XP or more recent is recommended

·         Microsoft Office 2010

Complete the weekly labs based on the following:

·         Write the code for each exercise.

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Case Programming Assignment. (Example: page 175, Figure 3-78)

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Guided Development Program problems. (Example: page 177, Figure 3-80)

·         The code, along with a correlating screen shot, is to be submitted in a single zip file in the online course shell. It must contain any additional files that may be necessary for your project to run (ex: text files). 

·         Any and all written answers must be entered into the online course shell with the submission of the attached lab assignment.

Each lab assignment will be graded based on the following:

1.      The program must compile, execute, produce correct results, and meet all of the specifications in the weekly lab.

2.      Organize the code for user readability.

3.      Organize the code for reusability.

4.      Provide documentation with embedded comments for reader understanding.

5.      Organize the code for efficiency.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric can be found

CIS 267 Week 7 Lab Assignment 10

Lab Assignments Overview
Worth 25 points a piece

The following are the minimal requirements to complete each lab assignment:

·         Required course textbook

·         Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 software or more recent

·         Internet browser: Internet Explorer 8 or more recent

·         Windows Operating System: Windows XP or more recent is recommended

·         Microsoft Office 2010

Complete the weekly labs based on the following:

·         Write the code for each exercise.

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Case Programming Assignment. (Example: page 175, Figure 3-78)

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Guided Development Program problems. (Example: page 177, Figure 3-80)

·         The code, along with a correlating screen shot, is to be submitted in a single zip file in the online course shell. It must contain any additional files that may be necessary for your project to run (ex: text files). 

·         Any and all written answers must be entered into the online course shell with the submission of the attached lab assignment.

Each lab assignment will be graded based on the following:

1.      The program must compile, execute, produce correct results, and meet all of the specifications in the weekly lab.

2.      Organize the code for user readability.

3.      Organize the code for reusability.

4.      Provide documentation with embedded comments for reader understanding.

5.      Organize the code for efficiency.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric can be found

CIS 267 Week 8 Discussion 1

"ASP Code" Please respond to the following:

·         Imagine that your company has decided to expand to the Web. You want to reuse some data entry code that has been developed in Windows and place it on the Web. Visual Basic code has the capability to run on a Web server. Explain the process you would go through to develop a Web page locally.

·         Internet Explorer is the number-one Web browser, but many users are moving to Chrome and Firefox Web browsers. Each of these browsers has slight differences in displaying the screen content. Explain how this can occur to your Web screen and any ways to prevent this.

CIS 267 Week 8 Discussion 2

"Accessing Data Using ADO.net" Please respond to the following:

·         From the e-Activity, describe some of the features you saw in the video presentation that allows easy access to databases. Most applications require a combination of programming logic and use data. Provide an ADO example to access the data from your program; for example, accessing data to display client data information. This application formats the data from a database.

·         Imagine that you are computer administrator for a medium-size company and are responsible for creating proper access for the Human Resource (HR) Department. What type of files and access authority would you give to the HR employees?  Explain why you need controls.

CIS 267 Week 8Assignment 1 TicketSeller
Due Week 8 and worth 150 points

This assignment contains elements that you have learned over the past few weeks, including:

·         Designing well-written and readable programs using a disciplined coding style, including documentation and indentation standards.

·         Demonstrating how to implement logic involving sequence, selection, and repetition using Visual Basic.

·         Creating useful and well-designed programs that use subroutines, functions, menus, dialog boxes, and other related form objects to solve practical business problems.

This assignment will contain two (2) Parts: Event Planning Document and Coding phase. You must submit both parts as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Remember, you are only to demonstrate the menu function and not create a major database to track sales.

TicketSeller is a new startup ticketing company. It has contracted you to develop a Visual Basic system to sell and print tickets for your local basketball arena. The system will provide sales in a Microsoft Windows environment at the ticket office. Management will use your program as a prototype for a future global ticket system. Create your own sample data for the designs. Use your creativity in this design.

Every software project can be broken down to two parts. The first is the screen design. It includes the graphical screen layout and how each object reacts when it is triggered. A simple example is an exit button. The graphical design will consist of a red button with the word “exit”. The event planning document will define the name of the button, how is it invoked, and the action that occurs. (See Part I below). For this part of the assignment, you will turn in an event planning document created in Word.

The second part is the coding phase (see Part II below). This is the actual Visual Basic code to complete the actions defined in the event planning document. For this part of the assignment, you will turn in six (6) screen shots and a copy of all the code created to implement this ticket system. Remember, you are only to demonstrate the menu function and not create a major database to track sales.

Part I: Event Planning Document
The event planning document consists of a table that defines the actions for a specific object used on the Visual Basic form. This is an important component to complete before you start building the application for TicketSeller, because it provides a plan on how to implement your application. For example, if you have two (2) ticket prices, the event planning document will tell you to use a list box that displays two (2)  ticket prices ($25 for upper level seats and $50 for lower level seats).

1. Create an event planning document in which you input the information pertaining to your application including the following:
a. The object 
b. The event trigger
c. The event process: 
For this assignment, an example may be necessary. Please see the sample below and refer to Figure 3-68 on page 158 of the textbook for further example.

Progam name: Ticketpgm | Object | btnExit  -  Developer: Joe Smith | Event Trigger | Click   -   Object: frmMainMenu | Event process | Close the window
                                                 

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

·         Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

·         Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date.

Part II: Coding Phase
You must submit the following for the completion of Part 2 of this assignment. 

·         A total of six (6) screen shots, one (1) for each screen including setup screen menu, main menu, sell screen, report screen menu, daily report screen, and weekly report screen.

·         The Visual Basic code for the entire subsystem.

The next step in the process is to take the design you created in the last phase and implement it into Visual Basic. First create the forms and drop the objects to the form. Next write the code behind the scenes to create the menus. Remember, you are only to demonstrate the menu function and not create a major database to track sales.

2. Create a Windows application to demonstrate the menu flow.
 a. Create a main menu system for the: 
  i.    setup game / ticket menu.
  ii.    sell tickets menu.
  iii.    reporting menu.

 b. Create a setup subsystem to enter:
  i.    games.
  ii.    dates.
  iii.    prices.
  iv.    seats.

 c. Create a sell subsystem to:
  i.    display available tickets.
  ii.    sell tickets and take them out of the available ticket pool.
  iii.    keep track of the total sales.
  iv.    provide a group discount (10 or more tickets for 1 transaction – 10% off).

d. Business requires two (2) new screen reports to be generated from the ticketing system. The first screen report shows the daily activity, which shows the number of tickets sold and revenue generated. The second screen report is weekly results. It has the total tickets sold, the total revenue generated, and tickets available for sale. Create a report subsystem for daily and weekly sales.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

·         Apply graphical user interface design principles.

·         Design conditional and iteration constructs appropriate to a given programming task.

·         Design well-written and readable programs using a disciplined coding style, including documentation and indentation standards.

·         Create Visual Basic applications that deploy on multiple platforms such as Web pages, Windows, and Office environments.

·         Demonstrate how to implement logic involving sequence, selection, and repetition using Visual Basic.

·         Create useful and well-designed programs that use subroutines, functions, menus, dialog boxes, and other related form objects to solve practical business problems.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric can be found here.

CIS 267 Week 8 Lab Assignment 11

Lab Assignments Overview
Worth 25 points a piece

The following are the minimal requirements to complete each lab assignment:

·         Required course textbook

·         Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 software or more recent

·         Internet browser: Internet Explorer 8 or more recent

·         Windows Operating System: Windows XP or more recent is recommended

·         Microsoft Office 2010

Complete the weekly labs based on the following:

·         Write the code for each exercise.

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Case Programming Assignment. (Example: page 175, Figure 3-78)

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Guided Development Program problems. (Example: page 177, Figure 3-80)

·         The code, along with a correlating screen shot, is to be submitted in a single zip file in the online course shell. It must contain any additional files that may be necessary for your project to run (ex: text files). 

·         Any and all written answers must be entered into the online course shell with the submission of the attached lab assignment.

Each lab assignment will be graded based on the following:

1.      The program must compile, execute, produce correct results, and meet all of the specifications in the weekly lab.

2.      Organize the code for user readability.

3.      Organize the code for reusability.

4.      Provide documentation with embedded comments for reader understanding.

5.      Organize the code for efficiency.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric can be found

CIS 267 Week 8 Lab Assignment 12

Lab Assignments Overview
Worth 25 points a piece

The following are the minimal requirements to complete each lab assignment:

·         Required course textbook

·         Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 software or more recent

·         Internet browser: Internet Explorer 8 or more recent

·         Windows Operating System: Windows XP or more recent is recommended

·         Microsoft Office 2010

Complete the weekly labs based on the following:

·         Write the code for each exercise.

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Case Programming Assignment. (Example: page 175, Figure 3-78)

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Guided Development Program problems. (Example: page 177, Figure 3-80)

·         The code, along with a correlating screen shot, is to be submitted in a single zip file in the online course shell. It must contain any additional files that may be necessary for your project to run (ex: text files). 

·         Any and all written answers must be entered into the online course shell with the submission of the attached lab assignment.

Each lab assignment will be graded based on the following:

1.      The program must compile, execute, produce correct results, and meet all of the specifications in the weekly lab.

2.      Organize the code for user readability.

3.      Organize the code for reusability.

4.      Provide documentation with embedded comments for reader understanding.

5.      Organize the code for efficiency.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric can be found

CIS 267 Week 9 Discussion 1

"Passing Data" Please respond to the following:

·         The concept of parameter passing is critical in writing and maintaining software. Passing arguments is a standard method used in all programming languages. Explain the difference when you use these two (2) methods: passing an argument by value and passing data by reference. Provide an example of each type.

·         Give an example of how you could send data to a subroutine. Do you expect the data to change or remain the same?

CIS 267 Week 9 Discussion 2

"Exception Error Trapping" Please respond to the following:

·         No program will work 100% of the time. It is important for a program to be able to handle various types of unexpected errors. Try-Catch has multiple ways to trap the failures. Write a Visual Basic snippet example to trap an error. Consider: running out of disk space, database failure, and hard drive failures.

·         After trapping an error, describe some of the basic factors that need to be considered in order to determine if you would allow the program to continue or stop. (For example, if you ran out of disk space writing out banking transactions, it would make sense to stop the program and display an error message.) Develop two (2) best practices using various situations to stop a program from continuing.

CIS 267 Week 10 Discussion 1

"Customize Office Templates" Please respond to the following:

·         Imagine that you work for a wedding company and are assigned to create a gift registration screen. One of the key elements is to select the date of the wedding. Explain how you would use Visual Studio Tools for Office to create a calendar object on the word template and a customized gift ordering template. List the objects you would use.

·         Suggest at least two (2) ways in which users of Visual Basic software would benefit from special functions available in software such as Microsoft Word (for example, spell check, grammar check, etc.). Recommend the special functions you believe would be the most valuable if used in Visual Basic.

CIS 267 Week 10 Discussion 2

"Menu and Combo Box" Please respond to the following:

·         Menus are a major part of most large applications systems. Describe how you use a menu for data entry, display reports, and print customer forms. Explain how Visual Basic and Excel could be used together to provide a customized accounting menu application for a financial corporation.

·         Combo boxes provide users more flexibility in adding items. Explain whether or not you would consider this a risk or a feature. Provide an example to support your answer.

CIS 267 Week 10 Technical project

Technical Project "Designing VB Applications Across Multiple Platforms"
Due Week 10 and worth 200 points

This assignment will contain two (2) Parts: Written Paper and Visual Basic Prototype. The Visual Basic Prototype is not included in the total page count but is included in the evaluation of your assignment. You must submit both parts for the completion of this assignment.

Imagine you are a senior systems architect who has recently been given the task to develop a personal calendar system across multiple Microsoft platforms. You will develop a technical paper and Visual Basic prototype to senior management for project acceptance.

The personal calendar system runs on the following area:

·         Windows XP and Windows 7 (desktop)

·         Web IIS (Web browser)

You have also been asked to implement VB best practices to help improve the efficiency of solving IT issues that end users frequently experience. Your first task is to ensuring a consistent look across each platform.

Part 1: Written Paper
 1. Write a five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you:
  a. List and describe three (3) naming conventions and programming conventions that you can implement to help improve the software design across multiple platforms.
  b. Develop a calendar and scheduling system that:
    i. Runs with Windows 7 and sync data.
    ii. Runs with Web application access.
    iii. Includes at least two (2) supplemental graphical renderings of best practice methods through the use of Excel, Visio, MS Project, or one of their equivalents such as Open Project, Dia, and OpenOffice (flowcharts, process diagrams, tables, etc.). Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.
  c. Use Microsoft Office as an example of common screen design. Word and Excel have very similar looks when you want to save a file. Your design should have a similar concept. The look (color, font, layout) should look the same in Windows as it does on Web applications. The calendar should work with the same functions on all hardware. Create a common screen design for all different hardware views.
  d. Imagine you need to present IT troubleshooting best practices to junior systems administrators at an IT department meeting to ensure departmental efficiency with solving issues. You want to present some of these issues from a case scenario perspective. Explain the specific IT administration activities required to fix the system.                                                                                                                         
  e. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

·         Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

·         Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length. 

·         Include charts or diagrams created in Excel, Visio, MS Project, or one of their equivalents such as Open Project, Dia, and OpenOffice. The completed diagrams/charts must be imported into the Word document before the paper is submitted.

Part 2: Visual Basic Prototype
 2.    Develop calendar screens for Windows and the Web in which you:
  a.    Create a Visual Basic prototype that has screens for Windows and Web. Include:
    i.    the calendar.
    ii.    navigation buttons.
    iii.    edit buttons (add, delete, and edit).
  b.    Submit one (1) screen shot for Windows and Web application.
  c.    Submit the Visual Basic code for each screen.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

·         Design sophisticated, professional programs by using arrays and files that handle data and to make programs more robust by defining classes and using the power of inheritance.

·         Construct Visual Basic programs in a response to common business problems. 

·         Use technology and information resources to research issues in Visual Basic programming.

·         Write clearly and concisely about Visual Basic programming using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric can be found here.
 CIS 267 Week 10 Lab Assignment 13

Lab Assignments Overview
Worth 25 points a piece

The following are the minimal requirements to complete each lab assignment:

·         Required course textbook

·         Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 software or more recent

·         Internet browser: Internet Explorer 8 or more recent

·         Windows Operating System: Windows XP or more recent is recommended

·         Microsoft Office 2010

Complete the weekly labs based on the following:

·         Write the code for each exercise.

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Case Programming Assignment. (Example: page 175, Figure 3-78)

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Guided Development Program problems. (Example: page 177, Figure 3-80)

·         The code, along with a correlating screen shot, is to be submitted in a single zip file in the online course shell. It must contain any additional files that may be necessary for your project to run (ex: text files). 

·         Any and all written answers must be entered into the online course shell with the submission of the attached lab assignment.

Each lab assignment will be graded based on the following:

1.      The program must compile, execute, produce correct results, and meet all of the specifications in the weekly lab.

2.      Organize the code for user readability.

3.      Organize the code for reusability.

4.      Provide documentation with embedded comments for reader understanding.

5.      Organize the code for efficiency.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric can be found he

CIS 267 Week 10 Lab Assignment 14

Lab Assignments Overview
Worth 25 points a piece

The following are the minimal requirements to complete each lab assignment:

·         Required course textbook

·         Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 software or more recent

·         Internet browser: Internet Explorer 8 or more recent

·         Windows Operating System: Windows XP or more recent is recommended

·         Microsoft Office 2010

Complete the weekly labs based on the following:

·         Write the code for each exercise.

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Case Programming Assignment. (Example: page 175, Figure 3-78)

·         Take a screen shot of each completed Guided Development Program problems. (Example: page 177, Figure 3-80)

·         The code, along with a correlating screen shot, is to be submitted in a single zip file in the online course shell. It must contain any additional files that may be necessary for your project to run (ex: text files). 

·         Any and all written answers must be entered into the online course shell with the submission of the attached lab assignment.

Each lab assignment will be graded based on the following:

1.      The program must compile, execute, produce correct results, and meet all of the specifications in the weekly lab.

2.      Organize the code for user readability.

3.      Organize the code for reusability.

4.      Provide documentation with embedded comments for reader understanding.

5.      Organize the code for efficiency.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric can be found

CIS 267 Week 11 Discussion 1

"Transfer It" Please respond to the following:

·         Discuss ways you plan to apply what you learned in this course in your current or future position.

·         Describe one (1) best practice and one worst practice that you have learned from this course about Visual Basic programming.

 

CIS 267 Week 11 Discussion 2

"Sum It Up" Please respond to the following:

·         In 140 characters or less (like a Twitter Tweet) summarize the most important concepts you learned in this class.

·         Imagine that you have 30-90 seconds in an elevator with your friend to explain the easiest and most difficult concepts to grasp in this course. Go!