Course detail

Programming in Windows

FSI-VPWAcad. year: 2022/2023

The course deals with the following topics: Event-driven programming, using of Windows API, kernel objects, processes and threads, synchronization objects, virtual address space, windows, dialogs, control objects, resources, graphical user interface, fonts, palettes, printing, registry, ini files.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Pavel Heriban, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Automation and Computer Science (ÚAI)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Creating of medium complex applications for Windows.

Prerequisites

Programming ability in C, C++ or Pascal languages.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Course-unit credit requirements: Functional application for Windows.
Examination: the exam tests students’ knowledge of the basics of programming
for Windows, and includes a discussion over the application created.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to familiarise students with the basics of programming for Windows, event-driven programming, and with the use of API.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The attendance at lectures is recommended; the attendance at seminars is obligatory. Lessons are organised according to a week schedule. The form of substituting of missed seminars is fully in the competence of the tutor.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Richter J.: Advanced Windows, Microsoft Press, 1997 (EN)
Simon R.J., Gouker M., Barnes B.C.: Win 32 API - průvodce vývojáře, Unis publishing, 1997 (CS)

Recommended reading

Petzold C.: Programování ve Windows, Computer Press, 1999 (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-MAI-P Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme LLE Lifelong learning

    branch CZV , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Pavel Heriban, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Window, system of messages.
2. GDI, device context, drawing, mapping modes, scroll bars.
3. Keyboard, mouse, timer.
4. Controls.
5. Resources: icons, cursors, strings, menus, accelerators.
6. Dialog boxes.
7. Printer, bitmaps.
8. Palette manager, fonts.
9. Kernel objects, processes and threads, synchronization.
10. Win32 memory architecture, data exchange between processes.
11. Registry.

Computer-assisted exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Pavel Heriban, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to Borland Delphi and Visual C++
2.-12. Example applications, programming of a credit application.
13. Course-unit credits awarding.