This course is designed to give you a basic building block to obtaining the C++ language. This course builds a strong foundation of structured programming before introducing students to the concept of object-orientated programming. You will use the compiler program called Turbo C++. The basics of the program will only be taught in conjunction with the course. The course is divided up into 12 chapters of study. If time permits, there will be either extra assignments given, or there will be more chapters taught.

As the world turns to graphical user interfaces, computer programming languages are changing to accommodate the shift. Visual Basic 6 is designed to allow the programmer to develop applications that run under Windows without the complexity generally associated with Windows programming. With very little effort, the programmer can design a screen that holds standard Windows elements such as command buttons, check boxes, option buttons, text boxes, and list boxes.

Visual Basic is easy to learn, which makes it an excellent tool for understanding elementary programming concepts. When you move on to the next level of programming, which is C++ procedural method, you will be able to apply what you learn at this level to a more complex language.