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Introduction to Programming Using Visual Basic 2010, 8th Edition

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Strong emphasis on problem-solving throughout the book

  • Schneider introduces a problem-solving strategy early in the book and revisits it throughout; flow charts and pseudo code are also heavily used.
Focus on essential topics and programming concepts for the beginning student
  • Students learn basic programming skills using the Microsoft Visual Basic programming language as an example. (For instance, when discussing variables, Schneider initially presents just three data types, in order to keep students focused on learning to use variables.)
Gradual introduction to object-oriented programming
  • Although students begin to use predefined classes early in the book, they do not begin to create classes until the very end.
  • Objects are given familiar names, rather than programming terminology, to keep them in context.
Extensive pedagogy includes examples, exercises, case studies, and projects
  • Includes over 130 different types of examples (with over 51 covering business-related applications) and 1300 exercises.
  • Carefully designed exercise sets at the end of each section.
  • Practice problems with solutions are specifically chosen to focus on potential trouble spots and provide a warm-up to the exercises.

VideoNotes
VideoNotes are step-by-step video tutorials specifically designed to enhance the programming concepts presented in Schneider, Introduction to Programming Using Visual Basic 2010, 8e. Students can view the entire problem-solving process outside of the classroom–when they need help the most. VideoNotes are available with the purchase of a new copy of select titles. Go to www.pearsonhighered.com/videonotes for a brief VideoNotes demo.

Instructor Resource Materials

  • Visual Studio 2010 DVD
  • PowerPoint Lecture Slides
  • Instructor Solutions Manual
  • Downloadable Programs and Source Code
  • Computerized Test Generator
  • Premium Web Site, including access to:
    • VideoNotes
Student Resource Materials
  • Visual Studio 2010 DVD
  • Downloadable Programs and Source Code
  • Premium Web Site, including access to:
Please visit the Publisher's Web Site at: www.pearsonhighered.com/schneider

Description

  • Copyright 2011
  • Edition: 8th
  • Book
  • ISBN-10: 0-13-212856-X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-13-212856-8

An Introduction to Programming Using Visual Basic 2010, Eighth Edition, — consistently praised by both students and instructors — is designed for students with no prior computer programming experience. Now updated for Visual Basic 2010, Schneider focuses on teaching problem-solving skills and sustainable programming skills. A broad range of real-world examples, section-ending exercises, case studies, and programming projects gives students more hands-on experience than any other Visual Basic book on the market.

Sample Content

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
The Companion Website for Students and Instructors
Using this Book for a Short or Condensed Course

Chapter 1 An Introduction to Computers and Problem Solving
1.1 An Introduction to Computers
1.2 Windows, Folders, and Files
1.3 Program Development Cycle
1.4 Programming Tools

Chapter 2 Visual Basic Controls, and Events
2.1 An Introduction to Visual Basic 2010
2.2 VB 2010 Controls
2.3 VB 2010 Events
Summary

Chapter 3 Variables, Input, and Output
3.1 Numbers
3.2 Strings
3.3 Input and Output
Summary
Programming Projects
b Chapter 4 Decisions
4.1 Relational and Logical Operators
4.2 If Blocks
4.3 Select Case Blocks
4.4 Input via User Selection
Summary

Programming Projects
Chapter 5 General Procedures
5.1 Function Procedures
5.2 Sub Procedures, Part I
5.3 Sub Procedures, Part II
5.4 Modular Design
5.5 A Case Study: Weekly Payroll
Summary
Programming Projects

Chapter 6 Repetition
6.1 Do Loops
6.2 For…Next Loops
6.3 List Boxes and Loops
Summary
Programming Projects

Chapter 7 Arrays
7.1 Creating And Accessing Arrays
7.2 Using LINQ with Arrays
7.3 Arrays of Structures
7.4 Two-Dimensional Arrays
7.5 A Case Study: Analyze A Loan
Summary
Programming Projects

Chapter 8 Text Files
8.1 Managing Text Files
8.2 StreamReaders, StreamWriters, Structured Exception Handling
8.3 XML Files
8.4 A Case Study: Recording Checks and Deposits
Summary
Programming Projects

Chapter 9 Additional Controls and Objects
9.1 List Boxes and Combo Boxes
9.2 Eight Elementary Controls and Objects
9.3 Multiple-Form Programs
9.4 Graphics
Summary
Programming Projects

Chapter 10 Databases
10.1 An Introduction to Databases
10.2 Modifying and Designing Databases
Summary
Programming Projects

Chapter 11 Object-Oriented Programming
11.1 Classes and Objects
11.2 Arrays of Objects; Events; Containment
11.3 Inheritance
Summary
Programming Projects

Chapter 12 Web Applications
12.1 Programming for the Web, Part 1
12.2 Programming for the Web, Part 2
12.3 Using Databases in Web Programs
Summary
Programming Projects

Appendices
Appendix A ANSI Values
Appendix B How To
Appendix C Folders and Files
Appendix D Debugging Tools
Answers to Selected Odd-Numbered Exercises
Index of Applications
Index

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