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Introduction to Turbo BASIC Programming

Course Description: This course provides an introduction to Turbo BASIC, a fast and powerful
version of the BASIC programming language. Students will learn the syntax, core programming
structures, and application development using Turbo BASIC. The course emphasizes hands-on
programming skills, logical thinking, and problem-solving techniques.

Prerequisites: None, but basic computer literacy and logical thinking are recommended.

Course Duration: 10 weeks (3 hours per week)

Course Format:

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

Week 1: Introduction to Turbo BASIC and Setup

Objectives:

 Understand the role of Turbo BASIC in the history of programming languages

 Set up Turbo BASIC development environment

Topics:

 What is Turbo BASIC? A brief history and overview

 Installing Turbo BASIC or using a modern Turbo BASIC emulator
 Navigating the Turbo BASIC IDE (Integrated Development Environment)
 Writing and running your first Turbo BASIC program: PRINT "Hello, World!"

Assignment:

 Write a program that outputs the message "Hello, Turbo BASIC!" to the screen.

Week 2: Variables, Data Types, and Operators

Objectives:

 Learn to declare and use variables and constants

 Understand the different data types and how to perform basic operations
Topics:

 Variables and constants in Turbo BASIC

 Basic data types: Integer, Single, Double, String
 Declaring variables using DIM
 Arithmetic operators: +, -, *, /, MOD, ^
 Relational operators: =, <, >, <=, >=, <>

Assignment:

 Write a program that declares different types of variables, performs calculations (e.g.,
sum, difference), and outputs the results.

Week 3: Input and Output

Objectives:

 Learn how to take input from the user and display output

Topics:

 INPUT statement: Getting user input

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

Assignment:

 Create a program that asks for the user's name and age, then prints a greeting message
using the INPUT and PRINT statements.

Week 4: Control Structures - Conditionals

Objectives:

 Learn to make decisions in your program using conditional statements

Topics:

 IF...THEN and IF...THEN...ELSE statements

 SELECT CASE statement
 Nested conditionals
 Logical operators in conditionals

Assignment:

 Write a program that asks for a user's score and outputs a grade (e.g., A, B, C, D, F)
based on a predefined scale.

Week 5: Loops and Iteration

Objectives:

 Understand how to repeat tasks using loops

Topics:

 FOR...NEXT loop: Iterating a set number of times

 WHILE...WEND loop: Looping while a condition is true
 DO...LOOP loop: Looping with more flexibility
 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 6: Arrays and Collections

Objectives:

 Learn how to work with arrays in Turbo BASIC

Topics:

 Declaring and using arrays in Turbo BASIC

 One-dimensional and multi-dimensional arrays
 Accessing, updating, and deleting elements in arrays
 Practical use of arrays in solving problems

Assignment:

 Write a program that stores 10 numbers in an array, calculates their average, and displays
the result.
Week 7: Subroutines and Functions

Objectives:

 Learn how to organize and reuse code using subroutines and functions

Topics:

 Introduction to subroutines and functions in Turbo BASIC

 Using GOSUB and RETURN for subroutines
 Creating and using functions with DEF FN and END FUNC
 Passing parameters to subroutines and functions

Assignment:

 Write a program that calculates the area of a rectangle using a function. The function
should take the length and width as arguments and return the result.

Week 8: File Handling

Objectives:

 Learn how to work with files in Turbo BASIC

Topics:

 Opening and closing files using OPEN, CLOSE

 Reading from and writing to text files with INPUT, PRINT #, WRITE #
 Appending data to files
 Handling file errors

Assignment:

 Write a program that reads a list of names from a file, stores them in an array, and then
displays the names.

Week 9: Advanced Topics - Graphics and User Interface

Objectives:
 Learn how to create basic graphics and user interfaces in Turbo BASIC

Topics:

 Drawing on the screen with PSET, LINE, and CIRCLE

 Creating simple user interfaces with text and graphics
 Handling mouse input in Turbo BASIC (optional, depending on version)

Assignment:

 Write a program that draws a simple graphical representation of a house using basic
drawing functions.

Week 10: Final Project and Review

Objectives:

 Review all topics covered in the course and apply them in a final project

Topics:

 Recap of key concepts: Variables, loops, conditionals, arrays, subroutines, file handling
 Final project guidelines and expectations

Final Project:

 Develop a complete program using Turbo BASIC that incorporates multiple concepts,
such as file handling, graphics, and user input. Possible ideas include a text-based game,
a simple inventory system, or a calculator.

Assignment:

 Submit the final project along with a short report explaining how the program works and
the concepts used.

Grading Breakdown: