Advanced Web Programming Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

INEW-2334-001 Advanced Web Programming

Prerequisites

ITSE 1311, ITSE 2309 and COSC 1415 or ITSE 2302

Course Description

Web programming using industry-standard languages and data stores. Design, code and implement a dynamic web site; and develop connectivity between data store and web site.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Head First PHP & MySQL

by Lynn Beighly & Michael Morrison

Supplies

Supplies:

• Access to a PC (personal computer)
• Reliable access to the Internet.
• A working email address.
• Storage media
• Simple text editor such as Notepad or TextPad. (Notepad ++)
• Browser

  Student Performance

  After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to demonstrate understanding of the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program.

  • Demonstrate enhanced problem solving and algorithm development skills as compared with those developed in previous courses.
  • Demonstrate good logic design using sequence, selection, and repetition logic structures in writing various scripts in PHP to support dynamic HTML document generation.
  • Demonstrate a good working knowledge of when, where, and how to use “server-side” versus “client-side” scripting.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of PHP fundamentals, including operators, strings, conditionals, loops, arrays, and functions
  • Develop self-processing PHP Forms
  • Design a simple database using MySQL
  • Design and develop administration screens for MySQL
  • Write MySQL queries to retrieve and write data to a database
  • Demonstrate an understanding of best practices for using PHP and MySQL together
  • Design and develop dynamic web site utilizing PHP and MySQL

  Students Rights and Responsibilities

  Student Rights and Responsibilities

  Log in using the AC Connect Portal

  In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

  If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

  Expected Student Behavior

  Students are expected to maintain a high standard of individual honor in their scholastic work.  Students who are guilty of cheating, plagiarism, copying, or dishonesty may be excluded from class with a grade of F; or, in flagrant cases, may be suspended from the College.  The faculty of the CIS Department reserves the right to ask a student to verify any portion of a test by reproducing any specific section or all of the test in question. Any action that comprises the computer systems at Amarillo College, including but not limited to hacking or cracking, can result in a grade of "F" in this course and possible further disciplinary action.

  Grading Criteria

  Grading Criteria:

  Final grades will be assigned as indicated below.

       A - Superior, Minimum of 90% average on exams and quizzes plus

             all homework turned in with a 90% average on graded work.

       B - Good, Between 80% and 89.49% average on exams and quizzes plus

             all homework turned in with a minimum average of 80% on

             graded work.

       C - Adequate, Between 70% and 79.49% average on all work.

       D - Minimum, Between 60% and 69.49% average on all work.

       F - Failing, Below 60% average on all work.

   

  EVALUATION:

  Student grades are based on the following:  Each week you will have a lab assignment that is due at the start of class on the due date. Half credit is given if lab is turned in at the end of class or the end of the due date.  Exams may be made up only in emergency situations. The lowest lab grade will be dropped

  Labs	35%
  Project	10%
  Exams	30%
  Final Exam	15%
  Class Participation	10%

   

  Attendance

  • Come to class and participate in class dicussions
  • Unless prior arrangements have been made, after 2 unexcused absenses, 3 points are deducted from the participation grade for each unexcused absense
  • Check your email daily and have assignments in on time.

  Calendar

  This course requires work outside of class.  The computer labs, located 2nd floor BYRD, are open the following times for you to complete your work:
        M-TH 7:00am - 10:00pm
        F-Sat 9:00am - 5:00pm
        Sun  2:00pm - 6:00 pm
  The computer labs have lab assistants available to help you.
  Additionally, some classes have course work to be completed online -- consult with your instructor.

  Tentative Schedule

  Week	Date	Topic	Reading	Assignment
  1	Jan 21	Syllabus/Introduction	Chapter 1	Lab 1
  2	Jan 28	User Interactivity	Chapter 1	Lab 2
  3	Feb 4	MySQL	Chapter 2	Lab 3
  4	Feb 11	MySQL	Chapter 2	Lab 4
  5	Feb 18	Client / Server Interaction	Chapter 3	Lab 5
  6	Feb 25			Exam 1 (1-3)
  		Data Validation	Chapter 4	Lab 6
  7	Mar 4	Data Validation	Chapter 4	Lab 7
  8	Mar 11	Data Storage	Chapter 5	Lab 8
  9	Mar 18	Data Storage	Chapter 5	Lab 9
  10	Mar 25	Data Storage	Chapter 5	Lab 10
  11	Apr 1	Security	Chapter 6	Lab 11
  12	Apr 8			Exam 2 (4-6)
  		User Validation	Chapter 7	Lab 12
  13	Apr 15	User Validation	Chapter 7	Lab 13
  14	Apr 22	MySQL	Chapter 8	Lab 14
  15	Apr 29	Functions	Chapter 9
  16	May 6	Catchup/Review
  17	May 13	Finals

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