Advanced Web Programming Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

INEW-2334-002 Advanced Web Programming

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: ITSE 1311 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.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Optional Textbook (for reference)

PHP Programming With MySQL – Second Edition

by Don Gosselin, Diana Kokoska, & Robert Easterbrooks

ISBN-13: 978-0538745840

Supplies

Supplies:

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

  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.

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  • Demonstrate enhanced problem solving and algorithm development skills as compared with those developed in previous courses.
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  • Demonstrate good logic design using sequence, selection, and repetition logic structures in writing various scripts in PHP to support dynamic HTML document generation.
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  • Demonstrate a good working knowledge of when, where, and how to use “server-side” versus “client-side” scripting.
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  • Demonstrate an understanding of PHP fundamentals, including operators, strings, conditionals, loops, arrays, and functions
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  • Develop self-processing PHP Forms
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  • Design a simple database using MySQL
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  • Design and develop administration screens for MySQL
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  • Write MySQL queries to retrieve and write data to a database
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  • Demonstrate an understanding of best practices for using PHP and MySQL together
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  • Design and develop dynamic web site utilizing PHP and MySQL
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  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 weely lab assignments are due on at their posted due date.  Half credit is given if lab is turned in after the due date has passed (maximum score of 50 points).  Exams may be made up only in emergency situations. If you cannot make it to a scheduled exam day, arrangements may be made with the instructor pior to the exam date to take the exam early. The lowest lab grade will be dropped.

  Major Exams and Final Exam must be taken in a proctored environment at the Amarillo College Washington Street Campus CIS Labs. A variety of time will be offered to take the exams.

  Labs	35%
  Project	15%
  Exams	30%
  Final Exam	20%

   

  Attendance

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

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  Tentative Schedule: More or less assignments may be assigned. Due dates are listed in the Blackboard Course.

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  \ Week \	\ Date \	\ Topic \	\ Reading \	\ Assignment \
  \ 1 \	\ Jan 20 \	\ Syllabus/Introduction \	\ Chapter 1 \	\ Introductory Lab \
  \ 2 \	\ Jan 27 \	\ User Interactivity \	\ Chapter 1 \	\ Lab 1 \
  \ 3    \	\ Feb 3 \	\ MySQL \	\ Chapter 2 \	\ Lab 2 \
  \ 4 \	\ Feb 10  \	\ MySQL \	\ Chapter 2 \	\   \
  \ 5 \	\ Feb 17 \	\ Client / Server Interaction \	\ Chapter 3 \	\ Lab 3 \
  \ 6 \	\ Feb 24 \			\ Exam 1 \ \ (1-3) \
  		\ Data Validation \	\ Chapter 4 \	\ Lab 6 \
  \ 7 \	\ Mar 3 \	\ Data Validation \	\ Chapter 4 \	\   \
  \ 8 \	\ Mar 10 \	\ Data Storage \	\ Chapter 5 \	\ Lab 7 \
  \ 9 \	\ Mar 17 \	\ Data Storage \	\ Chapter 5 \	\   \
  \ 10 \	\ Mar 24 \	\ Data Storage \	\ Chapter 5 \	\ Lab 8 \
  \ 11 \	\ Mar 31 \	\ Security \	\ Chapter 6 \	\   \
  \ 12 \	\ Apr 7 \			\ Exam 2 \ \ (4-6) \
  		\ User Validation \	\ Chapter 7 \	\ Lab 9 \
  \ 13 \	\ Apr 14 \	\ User Validation \	\ Chapter 7 \	\   \
  \ 14 \	\ Apr 21 \	\ MySQL \	\ Chapter 8 \	\ Lab 10 \
  \ 15 \	\ Apr 28 \	\ Functions \	\ Chapter 9 \
  \ 16 \	\ May 5 \	\ Catchup/Review \
  \ 17 \	\ May 12 \	\ Finals \	\   \	\   \

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  Syllabus Created on:

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  Last Edited on:

  11/30/-1 12:00 AM