MIS 24065 Spring 2012 Steinberg
M&IS 24065 Web Programming Spring 2012
Objective
You will learn to:
· Create database driven interactive websites.
· Read and follow function and technical specifications with precision.
· Structure program code properly.
· Document programs properly.
You will:
· Experience the joy of building a website that people interact with.
· Develop confidence as you master significant skills.
· Look forward to your next Information Systems course.
What You Will Learn
· How to build a user interface.
· How to develop a database driven interactive website.
· The basics of programming and relational database.
· These technologies:
o XHTML
o JavaScript
o PHP
o MySQL
What I Expect You to Bring to the Table
· energy
· dogged determination
· no fear or anxiety
· interest in the subject
· willingness to ask questions
· willingness to try
Textbook
The textbook is online. I will inform you of the website’s address.
Software You Need
You will need to install the WAMP web server (or MAMP if you have a Mac). It is free and can be found at:
· WAMP: http://www.wampserver.com/en/
· MAMP: http://www.mamp.info/en/index.html
You will also need to use a text editor like NOTEPAD. Any text editor you like is fine.
Course Website
The course website is at http://orion.kent.edu:82 You will need an access code to obtain entry to course material. I will provide you an access code when we meet in class.
Assignments and Your Grade
The assignment descriptions and due dates are found by clicking "My Assignments" when you are logged on to BONGOPOWER. All assignment work will be submitted through the website.
Your grade computation is found by clicking "My Status" when you are logged on to BONGOPOWER.
Your grade is the weighted average of and quizzes as follows: This grading scale is used:
14 homework assignments may be tried 3X. 1 49% 90+ A
4 quizzes – 1 time each 24% 80+ B
One project 25% 70+ C
100% 60+ D
0+ F
1 Last grade is one that counts.
How I Teach This Course
· I teach the tools and give many assignments for you to master the tools.
· I will teach you how to connect the tools.
· When doing assignments do exactly as directed
o Do not read anything into the assignments that is not specified
· You must expand and practice what I teach. You must go beyond what I do in class and on assignments.
· Complete “PRIOR ASSIGNMENTS” in Resources on menu.
Code Hygiene
To be blunt and direct: the cleanliness, clarity, and structure of your work will have a direct impact on:
· Whether or not your programs work
· Your grade
Once you logon to the course website in BONGOPOWER read the document “Code Hygiene”, it is found on the resources page.
Lateness
The following are the Kent State accepted excuses for absence and late homework submission or permission to take a quiz late. No other excuses are accepted. No special deals.
· sickness with medical note
· athletic event - with coach's note
· religious observation
· military responsibility with documentation
· death in family with documentation
Schedule and Office Hours
We will meet every Thursday in the classroom. Tuesday’s scheduled class time should be used by you to work on assignments. We will not hold class on Tuesday.
Topic Schedule in Sequence
1. Introduction
2. HTML
3. HTML/ JavaScript
4. PHP
5. Database
6. MySQL
7. PHP /MySQL
8. HTML/ JavaScript/ PHP /MySQL
Collaboration
You are encouraged to discuss course material and assignments with other students. You will learn a lot more if you talk with other students. There is no better way to learn than to share what you know and ask questions of others. Do not hesitate. Please remember, however, that your work must be yours and not a copy and paste of someone else’s work. If the work you submit is not yours alone your grade will be a zero for that assignment.
Prior Assignments
Complete all PRIOR ASSIGNMENTS found in Resources on the menu. Anything found in PRIOR ASSIGNMENTS may and probably will be on the project.
Come to the classroom Tuesday at class time and work on these assignments with other students. There is no better way to learn than to practice and collaborate.
