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Introduction to QBASIC Programming

The document outlines a 10-week course designed to introduce students to QBASIC programming, covering topics such as variables, control structures, loops, and file handling. Each week includes objectives, topics, and assignments to reinforce learning, culminating in a final project that applies all concepts learned. The course emphasizes problem-solving and logical thinking, with no prerequisites required beyond a basic understanding of computers.

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Introduction to QBASIC Programming

The document outlines a 10-week course designed to introduce students to QBASIC programming, covering topics such as variables, control structures, loops, and file handling. Each week includes objectives, topics, and assignments to reinforce learning, culminating in a final project that applies all concepts learned. The course emphasizes problem-solving and logical thinking, with no prerequisites required beyond a basic understanding of computers.

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Introduction to QBASIC Programming

Course Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the QBASIC programming
language. Students will learn the syntax, basic programming structures, and techniques for
developing interactive programs. The course emphasizes problem-solving, logical thinking, and
developing a solid foundation for future programming endeavors.

Prerequisites: None, although a basic understanding of computers is helpful.

Course Duration: 10 weeks (3 hours per week)

Course Format:

 Lectures
 Hands-on coding exercises
 Quizzes and assignments
 Final project

Week 1: Introduction to QBASIC and Setup

Objectives:

 Understand the history and relevance of QBASIC in the evolution of programming


languages
 Set up the QBASIC development environment

Topics:

 What is QBASIC? A brief history and overview


 Installing QBASIC and setting up the IDE (Integrated Development Environment)
 Introduction to the QBASIC interface and navigation
 Writing and executing your first QBASIC program (PRINT "Hello, World!")

Assignment:

 Write a simple QBASIC program that outputs "Hello, World!" to the screen.

Week 2: Variables and Data Types

Objectives:

 Understand the role of variables and data types in programming


 Learn to declare and use variables in QBASIC

Topics:

 What are variables and constants?


 Basic data types in QBASIC: Integer, Single, Double, String, Boolean
 Declaring variables using DIM
 Assigning values to variables
 Type conversion and type mismatch errors

Assignment:

 Create a QBASIC program that declares variables of different types and outputs their
values.

Week 3: Input and Output

Objectives:

 Learn how to take user input and display output in QBASIC

Topics:

 The INPUT statement: Taking input from the user


 The PRINT statement: Displaying output to the screen
 Formatting output using TAB, ;, and ,
 Using the LINE INPUT statement for string input

Assignment:

 Write a program that asks for the user's name and age and displays a personalized
message using the INPUT and PRINT statements.

Week 4: Operators and Expressions

Objectives:

 Learn how to perform calculations and comparisons in QBASIC

Topics:

 Arithmetic operators: +, -, *, /, MOD, ^


 Relational operators: =, <, >, <=, >=, <>
 Logical operators: AND, OR, NOT
 Using expressions for more complex calculations

Assignment:

 Write a program that calculates the area of a rectangle based on user input (length and
width).

Week 5: Control Structures - Conditionals

Objectives:

 Learn how to make decisions in your program using conditional statements

Topics:

 The IF...THEN statement


 The IF...THEN...ELSE statement
 The SELECT CASE statement
 Nested conditionals
 Logical operators in conditionals

Assignment:

 Write a program that asks for a user's age and outputs whether they are a child, teenager,
or adult based on their age.

Week 6: Loops and Iteration

Objectives:

 Understand how to repeat tasks using loops

Topics:

 The FOR...NEXT loop: Iterating a specific number of times


 The WHILE...WEND loop: Repeating until a condition is met
 The DO...LOOP loop: Looping with more flexibility
 The EXIT statement to break out of loops

Assignment:
 Write a program that calculates the sum of all even numbers between 1 and 100 using a
FOR loop.

Week 7: Subroutines and Functions

Objectives:

 Learn how to organize your code using subroutines and functions

Topics:

 What are subroutines and functions?


 Creating and calling subroutines with GOSUB and RETURN
 Creating and calling functions with FUNCTION and END FUNCTION
 Passing arguments to subroutines and functions

Assignment:

 Create a program that uses a function to calculate the factorial of a number.

Week 8: Arrays and Collections

Objectives:

 Understand how to work with arrays and collections of data in QBASIC

Topics:

 What is an array? Declaring and using arrays in QBASIC


 One-dimensional and multi-dimensional arrays
 Array operations: accessing, updating, and deleting elements
 Using arrays to store and manipulate large sets of data

Assignment:

 Write a program that stores 10 student names in an array and displays them one by one.

Week 9: File Handling and Data Persistence

Objectives:
 Learn how to read from and write to files in QBASIC

Topics:

 Opening, reading, and writing text files using OPEN, INPUT, OUTPUT, and WRITE
 Appending data to files
 Closing files using CLOSE
 Handling file errors and checking for file existence

Assignment:

 Write a program that stores user input in a text file and allows the user to view the
contents of the file.

Week 10: Final Project and Review

Objectives:

 Review all the concepts learned throughout the course


 Apply the skills in a final programming project

Topics:

 Overview of final project requirements


 Recap of important QBASIC concepts: variables, loops, conditionals, file handling, and
functions
 Preparing for the final project

Final Project:

 Develop a QBASIC program that performs a meaningful task, such as a simple


calculator, inventory system, or text-based game. The project should incorporate
variables, loops, conditionals, and functions.

Assignment:

 Submit the final project along with a brief explanation of how the program works and the
problem it solves.

Grading Breakdown:

 Weekly Assignments: 50%


 Final Project: 30%
 Quizzes: 20%

Recommended Resources:

 QBASIC Manual: "QBASIC: A Beginner's Guide" by Tom Swan


 QBASIC IDEs: QB64 (modern QBASIC interpreter)
 Online resources: QBASIC Programming forums and communities

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