Module 1: Building Solutions Using the Visual Studio 2005 IDE

This module introduces students to the Visual Studio 2005 IDE. The module covers the benefits of building applications by using Visual Studio 2005, the procedures used to create a new project in Visual Studio 2005, and the functionality of various Visual Studio IDE features. In addition, the module also teaches how to build and debug a solution by using Visual Studio 2005. After completing this module, students will be able to build a solution by using the Visual Studio 2005 IDE.

Lessons

• Overview of Application Development in Visual Studio 2005
• Creating a New Project
• Using the Visual Studio 2005 IDE Features
• Building and Debugging a Solution

Lab: Building Solutions Using the Visual Studio 2005 IDE

• Create a Visual Basic 2005 Windows-based Application Project

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 2: Introduction to Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Architecture

This module introduces students to the .NET Framework runtime environment. The module also teaches about the .NET Framework Class Library, an extensive set of classes that will help students build applications quickly and reliably. Students will also learn how the namespaces organize the related .NET Framework classes into functional categories.

Lessons

• Introduction to the .NET Framework Runtime Environment
• Using the .NET Framework Classes and Namespaces

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 3: Writing Basic Code in Visual Basic 2005

This module teaches students how to declare and initialize variables, arrays, classes, and structures. The module also teaches how to control the flow of execution by using decision and loop structures, and how to store data using arrays and collections. Students will also learn to handle errors in Visual Basic 2005.

Lessons

• Using Variables
• Using Decision and Loop Structures
• Using Arrays and Collections
• Performing Error Handling in Visual Basic 2005

Lab: Writing Basic Code in Visual Basic 2005

• Create and Initialize a Sorted Collection
• Add Items to the Collection
• Locate an Item in the Collection
• Filter Exceptions

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 4: Working with Classes and Objects in Visual Basic 2005

This module teaches students how to implement object-oriented programming (OOP) in Visual Basic 2005. It also shows how to define classes, their properties, their methods, and how to implement inheritance from classes and interfaces. Students will also learn about the life cycle of an object.

Lessons

• Building Classes
• Managing the Life Cycle of an Object
• Inheritance in Visual Basic 2005

Lab: Working with Classes and Objects in Visual Basic 2005

• Derive a Class from an Existing Class
• Overload Methods
• Handle Unmanaged Objects
• Instantiate and Initialize an Object

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 5: Deploying Microsoft .NET Framework Applications

This module introduces students to the deployment of .NET Framework applications, and focuses on requirements and options for deploying applications developed in Visual Basic 2005. Students will also learn about the various deployment tools like XCOPY and ClickOnce.

Lessons

• Deploying the .NET Framework
• Creating Deployment Projects
• Managing Deployed Applications
• Using Shared Assemblies

Lab: Deploying Microsoft .NET Framework Applications

• Create a Setup and Deployment Project in an Existing Solution
• Add Primary Output from a Client Project
• Add Primary Output from a Component Project

After completing this module, students will be able to: