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CSTP 1302: Windows Programming
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Computer Systems Tech Diploma
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course students become familiar with Windows application development by learning how to use the C# programming language to develop native GUI Windows applications. Students learn the basics of C# such as data types, arrays, methods, structures, enums, classes, inheritance, interfaces, namespaces, and exception handling.
Students also learn to develop applications using the Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF): how to size, position UI elements and design layouts, and develop code that interacts with input devices. They will also write programs to manage content such as text, images, media, and speech. Other programming exercises include styles as well as data binding and data presentation.
Credits
4.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
CSTP 1205, taken prior or concurrently (with department permission).
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the functionalities of the Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
- Use the C# programming language
- Use C# to write computer programs based on Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)
- Design user interfaces using WPF
- Handle keyboard and mouse events
- Create applications that contain multimedia content
- Bind data to user interface elements
- Use XAML to specify a Windows application's GUI
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 35
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 45
Total Hours: 80
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 45
Total Hours: 80
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Midterm Exam |
20 |
|
|
Assignments |
50 |
Multiple small programming projects |
|
Final Exam |
20 |
One of Midterm or Final exam can be a project. The other one is an in class written exam. |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
|
Course topics
- Window application development tools
- Windows applications: basic user interface concepts
- Windows application that interacts with other Applications
- Windows application that stores and accesses data on a device
- Windows application that uses input devices
- Win32 API
- C# unmanaged code interaction with Win32 applications
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.