Advanced Web Programming Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Course

INEW-2334-001 Advanced Web Programming

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: ITSE 1311 and COSC 1330 or COSC 1315 or ITSE 2302

Course Description

Web programming using industry-standard languages and data stores.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

Hybrid

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Textbooks

Optional Textbook (for reference)

PHP and MySQL Web Development, 4^th edition

by Thomson Welling

ISBN-13: 978-0672329166

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 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

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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.

Labs	30%
Project	20%
Exams	30%
Final Exam	15%
Class Participation	5%

 

Attendance

• Come to class and participate in class dicussions
• Unless prior arrangements have been made, after 2 unexcused absenses, 2 of the 5 total points are deducted from the participation grade for each unexcused absense
• Check your email daily and have assignments in on time.

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