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Lesson 1: Introduction to CMSC222

Goal: Learn all of the skills necessary to succeed in this course.
Objectives: In order to do this you will:

• Read the syllabus;
• Introduce yourself to your classmates;
• Join a study group;
• Watch the welcome video;
• Find the professors name and contact information in the syllabus;
• When are the professors office hours?
• Find how many exams, quizzes, and projects there will be in this class;
• Know what percent of the grade each exam, quiz, or project is;
• Find what day exams, quizzes, or projects are due;
• Find 2 places to get help;
• Read each section of Blackboard and find one SECRET to SUCCESS;
• Learn about grading and class policies.

Lesson 2: Introduction to C#

Goal: Create your first C# Windows Form application
Objectives: In order to do this you will:

• Download and install Visual Studio Community) (or find a computer lab with it);
• Find the Microsoft guide to C#
• Know the basics of C#;
• Write your first C# Windows Form application;
• Add a picture to the form;
• Know what files are created in a project.

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Initial post in discussion: 1: Introductions
First attempt at quiz: 1: Syllabus

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, February 11, 2024

Assignments: In Blackboard: Check major, and submit Academic Integrity statement
Last chance to take quiz: 1: Syllabus
Last chance to respond in discussion: 1: Introductions

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Lesson 3: Controls in C#

Goal: Learn to add controls to the form.
Objectives: In order to do this you will:

• Add controls to a Windows Form application;
• Know how to take advantage of ambient properties;
• Be able to add pictures to the application in several ways;
• Align images and text controls;
• Identify the purpose of the most common controls;
• Create hot spots;
• Understand the naming conventions for controls.

Lesson 4: Writing Code in C#

Goal: Write code in C#, to change Properties and create a console app
Objectives: In order to do this you will:

• Be familiar with coding standards;
• write code to change properties of a form;
• Understand why comments are important and add them to the code;
• Add code to respond to events for controls;
• Understand the arguments in Mouse Move Event;
• Use the text box control;
• Understand and be able to use the debugging tools;
• Be able to create a console app.

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Initial post in discussion: 2: Motivation
First attempt at quiz: 2: C# Controls, Events and Code

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, February 18, 2024

Assignments: Project 1: Yourself
Last chance to take quiz: 2: C# Controls, Events and Code
Last chance to respond in discussion: 2: Motivation

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Lesson 5: Variables

Goal: Be able to declare and assign values to variables.
Objectives: In order to do this you will:

• Be able to declare and use variable in code;
• Understand the variable types used in C#;
• Know and use the naming conventions for variables;
• Assign values to variables;
• Understand the scope of a variable.

Lesson 6: Arithmetic Operations

Goal: Learn to use arithmetic operators
Objectives: In order to do this you will:

• Identify and tell the purpose of each arithmetic operator;
• Know the order of operations and role of parenthesis;
• Evaluate an arithmetic expression;
• Apply operators to solve problems;
• Write a function;
• Convert an algebraic expression to C# code;
• Use a scroll bar to select decimal values.

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Initial post in discussion: 3: Variables and Arithmetic
First attempt at quiz: 3: Variables and Arithmetic

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, February 25, 2024

Assignments: Project 2: Gas Mileage
Last chance to take quiz: 3: Variables and Arithmetic
Last chance to respond in discussion: 3: Variables and Arithmetic

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Lesson 7: Built in functions in C#

Goal: Learn to use Built in functions in C#, Math functions, Parsing, Random numbers
Objectives: In order to do this you will:

• Be able to use built in functions in C#;
• Be able to use the math functions to solve a problem;
• Be able to parse a string and convert to double;
• Understand and be able to use random numbers.

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, March 3, 2024

Assignments: Project 3: Payroll

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Lesson 8: Midterm Exam

Goal: To take both parts of the midterm exam
In order to do this you will:

• Prepare answers for part 2

Lesson 9: Boolean Expressions in C#

Goals:

• Be able to use Boolean Expressions using if/else Control Structures;
• Using Values in Controls: text box, check box, radio buttons;
• Use Conditional operator:?;
• Use switch/case

Objectives: In order to do this you will:

• Evaluate Boolean expressions;
• Use if else control structure in calculations;
• Retrieve numeric values from text box;
• Use check boxes and radio buttons in an application;
• Recognize and be able to use the conditional operator;
• Write compound Boolean expressions;
• Be able to write code using the switch/case construct.

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Initial post in discussion: 4: Boolean Expressions
First attempt at quiz: 4: Functions and Boolean Expressions

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, March 10, 2024

Assignments: Midterm Exam: parts 1 and 2
Last chance to take quiz: 4: Functions and Boolean Expressions
Last chance to respond in discussion: 4: Boolean Expressions

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Lesson 10: Loops in C#

Goals:

• Understand for, while, and do loops;
• Define Endless loops;
• Understand Nested loops;
• UnderstandArrays with for each

Objectives: In order to do this you will:

• Be able to write a loop using for, while and do control structures;
• Understand the concept of endless loops and prevent them;
• Be able to use nested loops;
• Be able to use for each loops to process an array or list.

Lesson 11: Arrays and Lists in C#

Goal: Understand Arrays, Lists, and Collections in C#
Objectives: In order to do this you will:

• Be able to declare and use an array in C#;
• Use a variable as index to array;
• Be able to handle out of bounds exceptions;
• Cycle through values of an array;
• Work with arrays in conjunction with other controls;
• Differentiate between arrays and lists.

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Initial post in discussion: 5: Loops
First attempt at quiz: 5: Loops, Arrays and Lists

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, March 24, 2024

Assignments: Project 4: Birthday
Last chance to take quiz: 5: Loops, Arrays and Lists
Last chance to respond in discussion: 5: Loops

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Lesson 12: Dialogs in C#

Goals:

• Create Menus with Submenus;
• Be able to use Toolstrip and Status Bar;
• Know and use the Common Dialog controls for Font, Color, Open, Save; Message Box

Objectives: In order to do this you will:

• Be able to create a menu with submenus;
• Add event listeners for menu items;
• Add and work with a toolstrip on the form;
• Add and work with a status bar on the form;
• Be able to work with the Common Dialog Controls for Font, Color, Open, and Save;
• Be able to customize and display a message box.

Lesson 13: Forms in C#

Goal: Adding Forms: About Box; Login Form; Custom Input Form.
Objectives: In order to do this you will:

• Add an About Box to a program;
• Create and use a custom form;
• Understand the difference between Show() and ShowDialog();
• Create a login form;
• Write an application similar to the picture viewer application.

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Initial post in discussion: 6: Dialogs, Menus and Forms
First attempt at quiz: 6: Dialogs, Message Boxes and Forms

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, March 31, 2024

Assignments: Project 5: Forms
Last chance to take quiz: 6: Dialogs, Message Boxes and Forms
Last chance to respond in discussion: 6: Dialogs, Menus and Forms

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Lesson 14: Strings in C#

Goals:

• Work with Strings;
• Understand Built-in functions;
• Validate input;
• Use Regular Expressions;
• Create Word Games

Objectives: In order to do this you will:

• Know the various built-in string functions;
• Apply string functions in creating word games;
• Use string functions to validate input data;
• Be able to create and use Regular Expressions for string validation.

Lesson 15: Files in C#

Goals:

• Read and Write Text Files; The Directory Command;
• Reformat a File; Copy and Paste using Clipboard

Objectives: In order to do this you will:

• Be able to read a text file;
• Write code that uses the clipboard;
• Write to a text file;
• Write from an array or list box to a file;
• Be able to write code that uses the directory command.

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Initial post in discussion: 7: Strings
First attempt at quizzes: 7: Strings, 8: Files

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, April 7, 2024

Assignments: Project 6: Files
Last chance to take quizzes: 7: Strings, 8: Files
Last chance to respond in discussion: 7: Strings

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Lesson 16: A Picture Viewer Application

Goals:

• Use Dialog to Select folder or file;
• Open and Display a Picture;
• Use Timer to Create Slide Show

Objectives: In order to do this you will:

• Understand the picture viewer application;
• Use the common dialog controls to select a folder or file;
• Use a timer to create a slide show.

Lesson 17: The Pizza Project

Goals:

• Create and access controls Dynamically;
• Display Pizza Toppings from File;
• Find total Cost of Pizza

Objectives: In order to do this you will:

• Create an application with dynamically created controls;
• Understand how to access controls that are created dynamically.

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Initial post in discussion: 8: A Picture Viewer
First attempt at quiz: 9: The Picture Viewer and Pizza

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, April 14, 2024

Last chance to take quiz: 9: The Picture Viewer and Pizza
Last chance to respond in discussion: 8: A Picture Viewer

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Lesson 18: Drawing in C#

Goal: Use drawing methods to create drawings and graphs.
Objectives: In order to do this you will:

• Be able to define and use the pen;
• Be able to define and use the brush;
• Combine graphic elements to create a variety of shapes;
• Be able to create a variety of graphs from user data using graphics tools

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Initial post in discussion: 9: Drawing and Graphs
First attempt at quiz: 10: Drawing

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, April 21, 2024

Assignments: Project 7: Graph
Last chance to take quiz: 10: Drawing
Last chance to respond in discussion: 9: Drawing and Graphs

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Lesson 19: List Box Manager

Goals:

• Create a ListBox manager;
• Implement Add, delete, save to file;
• Implemnent Asking user if they want to save

Objectives: In order to do this you will:

• Understand how the list manager program works;
• Be able to implement Ask to Save in another application.

Lesson 20: ListBox Manager in C#: Part 2, Printing

Goal: Access the printer to print contents of listbox
Objective: Be able to print data from a Windows Form Application

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Initial post in discussion: 10: List Manager Application
First attempt at quiz: 11: List Manager

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, April 28, 2024

Last chance to take quiz: 11: List Manager
Last chance to respond in discussion: 10: List Manager Application

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Lesson 21: Object oriented programming in C#

Goal: Be able to create and use Objects in C#
Objectives: In order to do this you will:

• Understand the advantages of object oriented programming (classes);
• Be able to create and use a class;
• Be able to use a built in class such as the Date;
• Be able to create a class using inheritance.

Lesson 22: Zebra Notes: Open, Save, Save As, and Format with a Rich Text Box

Goals:

• Work with a Rich Text Box;
• Format Text; Save changes;
• Remind to Save;
• Use Context menus to copy, cut and paste.

Objectives: In order to do this you will:

• Use variables to track changes;
• Resize a Rich text box;
• Use a timer to show the current time;
• Work with an RTF file;
• Write code to create a context menu
• Implement Ask to Save.

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Initial post in discussions: 11: OOP, 12: Advice
First attempt at quiz: 12: Objects

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, May 5, 2024

Assignments: Project 8: OOP
Last chance to take quiz: 12: Objects
Last chance to respond in discussions: 11: OOP, 12: Advice

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Lesson 23: Final Exam

Goal: To take both parts of the final exam
In order to do this you will:

• Prepare answers for part 2

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, May 12, 2024

Assignments: Final Exam: parts 1 and 2