Course description
This is an introductory course for students to learn to write computer programs using animation.

Students will work in a 3D interactive environment to learn the fundamental programming concepts. After students have learned the concepts in computer programming, they will learn to develop programs using the Visual Basic.NET programming language. Students will prepare for the Brainbench credentialing exams for Computer Programming Concepts and Visual Basic.NET.

Pre-requisites
• Good math background (Algebra I and higher math courses)

Career possibilities (entry level & with additional education)
• Software Developer
• Computer Programmer

Related college programs
• Earn potential college credits with Tidewater Community College – Associate of Applied Science Degree in: Information Systems Technology
Old Dominion University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Norfolk State University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Industry certifications
• National Occupational Competency Testing (NOCTI) assessment for Computer Programming
• Brainbench certification for Visual Basic.NET

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