Advanced Web Programming Syllabus for 2018-2019
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3:00pm - 5:30pm TH (Offered online via BlackBoard Collaborate only)

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Course

INEW-2334-001 Advanced Web Programming

Prerequisites

<p>Prerequisite: ITSE 1311 and COSC 1330 or COSC 1315 or ITSE 2302</p>

Course Description

Web programming using industry-standard languages and data stores.

Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Optional Textbook (for reference)

PHP and MySQL Web Development, 4th 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
  • Eclipse PDT IDE
  • 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 weekly assignment is due on by its posted due date and each lab is due the following day as assigned.  Half credit is given if the lab or weekly assignment 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 prior to the exam date to take the exam early. The lowest weekly assignment grade will be dropped.

Labs

15%

Weekly Assignments

30%

Exams

30%

Final Exam or Project

20%

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.

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.

Tentative Schedule: More or less assignments may be assigned. Actual due dates are listed in the Blackboard Course. Topics may be covered in a different order.

Week

 

Topic

   

1

 

Syllabus/Introduction

   

2

 

Variables and Arithmetic Operations

   

3   

 

Functions and Function Calls

   

4

 

Classes, Objects and End-User Input Validation

   

5

 

Classes, Objects and End-User Input Validation, cont.

   

6

 

Exam 1

   
         

7

 

Decision Structures

   

8

 

Decision Structures, cont.

   

9

 

Break

   

10

 

Repetition Structures

   

11

 

Repetition Structures, cont.

   

12

 

Arrays

   
         

13

 

Exam 2

   

14

 

Database Design

   

15

 

Database Integration

   

16

 

Software Architectures and Design Patterns

   

17

 

Finals

   

Additional Information

Syllabus Created on:

01/13/19 10:04 PM

Last Edited on:

01/13/19 10:05 PM