Distance MSc in Operational Research - Computer Programming

Credit Value: 3
Tutors: Howard Ramsay

Class description/introduction

To provide students with such knowledge of computers and computer programming as will be required elsewhere in the course and to introduce one computer language encountered frequently in OR practice, namely Visual Basic programming.

Learning outcomes

Subject specific knowledge and skills

• Appreciation of the principles behind the structuring and execution of computer programs
• To write simple Visual Basic programs.

Content/Structure of class

• Creating a Windows user interface
• Planning the design of an application
• Processing user input

Reading List

The following is provided:

• Sams Teach Yourself Visual Basic .Net 2003 in 24 hours
  Publisher: James Foxall
  ISBN: 0672325373

Assessment

By Exam including reassessment.

Learning Outcomes

• Appreciation of the principles behind the structuring and execution of computer programs
• To write simple Visual Basic Programs.

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