Course Content
Module 1-1: Programming Fundamentals
This module introduces the .NET Framework and describes the key features of Visual Studio 2005. It also explains how to create a Windows Forms application and explains important programming concepts and terminology. This module also covers the main elements of a program and explains how to create and work with items such as functions, properties, and methods. Finally, this module provides guidelines on areas such as naming conventions and code documentation.
Lessons:
- Introduction to the .NET Framework and Visual Studio 2005
- Creating a Simple Windows Forms Application
- Understanding Programming Concepts
- Defining Program Structure and Flow
- Styling and Writing Code
Lab 1-1: Programming Fundamentals
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the key features of the .NET Framework and Visual Studio 2005
- Explain how to create a simple Windows Forms application
- Explain basic programming concepts
- Define program structure and flow
- Explain guidelines for styling and writing code.
Module 1-2: Data Types, Variables, and Program Execution
This module introduces data types, variables, and constants and explains how to use them. It also explains how to use collections and data type conversion. Finally, this module describes how to control program execution by writing expressions, conditional statements, and iteration statements.
Lessons:
- Introduction to Data Types
- Defining and Using Variables
- Defining and Using Collections
- Converting Data Types
- Controlling Program Execution
Lab 1-2: Examining Language and Syntax Features
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Explain the main features of data types
- Define and use variables
- Define and use collections
- Explain data type conversion
- Describe how to control program execution.
Module 2-1: Advanced Object-Oriented Programming
This module introduces object-oriented programming techniques in .NET Framework applications. The module describes how to create a class, define members in the class, and create and use instances of the class. This module also introduces inheritance in object-oriented programming.
Lessons:
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Defining a Class
- Creating a Class Instance
- Implementing Inheritance
- Designing and Implementing Interfaces
- Creating and Using Delegates and Events
Lab 2-1: Advanced Object-Oriented Programming
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the key features of object-oriented programming
- Define a class
- Create a class instance
- Implement inheritance
- Define and implement interfaces
- Create and use delegates and events.
Module 2-1: Creating Object-Oriented Applications
This module introduces students to the concepts of object-oriented programming, defines important terminology, and shows the syntax for defining classes and creating instances. This module describes how to design classes by using the Class Designer tool in Visual Studio, and also describes how to use inheritance and interfaces.
Lessons:
- Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming
- Designing Classes with Class Designer
- Implementing Inheritance
- Defining and Implementing Interfaces
Lab 2-1: Creating Object-Oriented Applications
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the fundamentals of object-oriented programming.
- Design classes with the Class Designer tool.
- Implement inheritance.
- Define and implement interfaces.
Module 2-2: Building a Windows Forms User Interface
This module explains how to develop an application by using features such as modal and modeless forms, menus, toolbars, status bars, tool tips, and the HelpProvider control.
Lessons:
Managing Forms and Dialog Boxes
Creating Toolbars
Creating Menus
Providing User Assistance.
Lab 2-2: Building a Windows Forms User Interface
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Manage forms and dialog boxes
- Create toolbars
- Create menus
- Provide user assistance.
Module 3-1: Validating User Input
This module explains how to restrict user input on a form, and how to use field-level and form-level validation.
Lessons:
- Restricting User Input
- Implementing Field-Level Validation
- Handling Validation Events
- Implementing Form-Level Validation
Lab 3-1: Validating User Input
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Restrict user input
- Implement field-level validation
- Handle validation events
- Implement form-level validation.
Module 3-2: Debugging and Exception Handling
This module introduces students to the types of errors that can occur in an application, and describes how to use a combination of debugging and exception handling to detect and diagnose these errors.
Lessons:
- Types of Errors
- Debugging Applications
- Introduction to Exception Handling
- Handling Exceptions in Applications
Lab 3-2: Debugging and Exception Handling
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the types of errors that can occur in an application.
- Debug an application.
- Describe the key features of exception handling.
- Handle exceptions in an application.
Module 4-1: Accessing Data
This module introduces students to data access in .NET Framework applications, and shows how to access data both by using the Visual Studio integrated development environment (IDE) and by writing code.
Lessons:
- Overview of Data Access
- Accessing Data by Using the Visual Studio 2005 Integrated Development Environment
- Programmatic Access to Data
- Accessing XML Data
Lab 4-1: Accessing Data
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the key features of data access in a .NET Framework application
- Access data by using tools in the Visual Studio 2005 IDE
- Access data programmatically by using ADO.NET and the XmlReader class
- Describe the key features of XML and access XML data.
Module 4-2: Creating Web Applications and XML Web Services
This module introduces students to ASP.NET, and describes how to create simple Web applications and XML Web services.
Lessons:
- Introduction to Web Applications
- Creating Web Applications
- Introduction to XML Web Services
- Creating and Using XML Web Services
Lab 4-2: Creating Web Applications and XML Web Services
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the key features of Web applications
- Create a Web application in ASP.NET
- Describe the key features of XML Web services
- Create and use an XML Web service in ASP.NET.
Module 5-1: Exploring the .NET Framework 3.0 Technologies
This module introduces the new .NET Framework 3.0 technologies and explains how to create a Windows Presentation Foundation application and a Windows Communication Foundation service.
Lessons:
- Introduction to the .NET Framework 3.0 Technologies
- Introduction to Creating Windows Presentation Foundation Applications
- Introduction to Windows Communication Foundation
- Building Windows Communication Foundation Services and Clients
Lab 5-1: Exploring the .NET Framework 3.0 Technologies
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the .NET Framework 3.0 technologies
- Describe how to create a Windows Presentation Foundation application
- Describe the main features of Windows Communication Foundation
- Explain how to build Windows Communication Foundation services and clients
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