Mark Reynolds C# Course Information
We offer "COSC 1420 - Introduction to C# Programming". This will be a Distance Learning based course with on-line assistance for students requiring extra help.
The course will instruct the student to basic programming constructs using C# and Microsoft Visual Studio 2008*. The student will learn the basics of the C# language and develop a basic Windows application. Language, Class, and Object fundamentals will be taught. A brief introduction to database interfaces may be included.
Internet access is required for course interaction, project submission, and project development. Broadband is strongly recommended. The instructor will provide when-available remote connect assistance via LogMeIn.com.
The course book is:
Core C# and .NET: The Complete and Comprehensive Developer's Guide to C#
Stephen C. Perry
ISBN: 9780131472273
Prentice Hall, copyright 2006 (
http://www.corecsharp.net/ )
(Current Course Outline - click here)
We offer "ITSC 1492 - Advanced C# Programming". This will be a Distance Learning based course with on-line assistance for students requiring extra help.
The course will instruct the student to advanced programming constructs using C# and Microsoft Visual Studio 2008*. Successful course completion will require the development of a deployed Windows application (including the creation of a setup file). Other topics include multi-threading, user-controls, reflection, SQL and ADO (introductory), event handling, and Office 2007 Look and Feel.
Internet access is required for course interaction, project submission, and project development. Broadband is strongly recommended. The instructor will provide when-available remote connect assistance via LogMeIn.com.
The course book is:
Core C# and .NET: The Complete and Comprehensive Developer's Guide to C#
Stephen C. Perry
ISBN: 9780131472273
Prentice Hall, copyright 2006 (
http://www.corecsharp.net/ )
(Current Course Outline - click here)
We offer "ITSE 2472 - Web Application Development". This will be a Distance Learning based course with on-line assistance for students requiring extra help.
The course will instruct the student in the development of a simple Web Application using an array of web application tools: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C#, and SQL. Successful course completion will require the development of an Internet (Browser-based) application including rudimentary SQL interfaces.
Internet access is required for course interaction, project submission, and project development. Broadband is strongly recommended. The instructor will provide when-available remote connect assistance via LogMeIn.com.
The course book is:
Internet & World Wide Web: How to Program, 4/E
(Harvey & Paul) Deitel & Associates, Inc.
ISBN: 9780131752429
Prentice Hall, copyright 2008 (
http://www.deitel.com )
(Current Course Outline - click here)
The simplified syllabus.
Assignments have a "due date" that works like a credit card - you can turn them in late, but penalties will be applied. You are encouraged to submit a project early. When submitted early, I will review, recommend improvements, and generally help you earn full points. After the due date, I grade it and post the grade. The due dates begin deep into the semester so that we will have time to revise and improve an assignment - do not put them off!
A note about the .NET user groups: There are several to choose from. A group meets at Montgomery College once per month, another in Houston once per month, there are one or more meetings per month via the online community "second life", and (I think) there are meetings via the online community "Reaction Grid". Attendance at two of these through the semester is intended to teach you how to network and make contacts. I have been in this industry since 1978 and these groups are by far the best tools for me to keep current. You must submit a page-ish write up of the meeting to gain credit for it. Papers may be posted online!
You may login after the semester begins at MyOnline.Lonestar.edu.
Finally, I will provide online assistance anytime that I am available. This is via Yahoo and MSN instant messenger. If I need to show you how to fix something, I'll connect to your computer via www.LogMeInRescue.com. You will be told how at that time.
* Visual Studio 2008 is available from Microsoft's DreamSpark program free of charge to bonafide students.
Please contact me at mark.e.reynolds@lonestar.edu if you have questions!