DPS910 - Windows Programming Using C#

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Last revision date 2024-01-29 00:29:20.189
Last review date 2024-04-01 00:15:06.123


Subject Title
Windows Programming Using C#

Subject Description
This course provides an in-depth introduction to programming for the Microsoft Windows platform, using the C# language and the .NET Framework. Starting with coverage of the syntactical differences of C# from C++ and Java, the student continues with a thorough treatment of the language and framework. Topics include creating graphical user interfaces, writing multi-threaded programs and developing distributed applications. Upon completion, the student will be ready to use C# for real-world projects.

Credit Status
1 credit in the BSD program.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

  • Analyze problems, and design and create C# libraries and applications to solve them, selecting previously written classes when appropriate and designing new classes when appropriate
  • Use Microsoft Visual Studio to write, test and debug C# programs
  • Design and implement applications using C# which: have a graphical user interface, are distributed over a network, are multi-threaded, store data persistently
  • Process XML using C#
  • Solve a programming problem on the Windows platform by consulting technical documentation and selecting and using appropriate objects
  • Apply OO programming principles, including encapsulation, polymorphism, and inheritance, in writing C# programs

Academic Integrity
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Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecapolytechnic.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

By attending live classes, students are consenting to the collection and use of their personal information for the purposes of administering the class and associated coursework. To learn more about Seneca's privacy practices, visit Privacy Notice.

Prerequisite(s)
BTP400

Topic Outline

  • C# Fundamentals
    • Hello, World!
    • Definition of classes, objects and types
    • Comments
    • Namespaces and the using keyword
    • Case sensitivity
    • Types, variables and constants
    • Control structures
    • Operators
    • Preprocessor directives
  • Classes
    • Data members and methods
    • Constructors
    • This keyword
    • Static members
    • Object destruction
    • Parameter passing
    • Overloading methods
    • Using properties
  • Inheritance and Polymorphism
    • Specialization and generalization
    • Accessing base class methods
    • Polymorphism
    • Versioning
    • Abstract classes
    • Boxing and unboxing
  • Operator Overloading
    • Overloading comparison operators
    • Overloading conversion operators
  • Structs
    • Declaration
    • Using on the heap and on the stack
  • Interfaces
    • Declaring and using interfaces
    • Implementing multiple interfaces
    • Extending interfaces
    • The is and as operators
  • Arrays, indexers, and collections
  • Strings and Regular Expressions
  • Exception Handling
  • Event Programming and Delegates
  • File I/O and Serialization
  • Windows Services & Deployment
  • Windows Programming with Forms
  • Marshaling and Remoting
  • Threading and Synchronization
  • XML Processing

Mode of Instruction
Two hours interactive lecture per week, and two hours activity-based earning per week (four hours total)

Prescribed Texts

  • C# Programming, 3rd Edition by Jesse Liberty

Reference Material

  • None

Required Supplies

  • None

Student Progression and Promotion Policy

  • Satisfactorily complete all assignments
  • Pass the weighted average of the exam and the tests
  • Pass the final exam
  • Note that 60% is the minimum passing grade.

http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/student-progression-and-promotion-policy.html

Grading Policyhttp://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/grading-policy.html

A+ 90%  to  100%
A 80%  to  89%
B+ 75%  to  79%
B 70%  to  74%
C+ 65%  to  69%
C 60%  to  64%
D+ 55%  to  59%
D 50%  to  54%
F 0%    to  49% (Not a Pass)
OR
EXC Excellent
SAT Satisfactory
UNSAT Unsatisfactory

For further information, see a copy of the Academic Policy, available online (http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academics-and-student-services.html) or at Seneca's Registrar's Offices. (https://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/registrar.html).


Modes of Evaluation

Assignments 40%
Tests 30%
Final Exam 30%

Approved by: Mary-Lynn Manton