WAKE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DIVISION OF COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE NO: WEB 180
TITLE: Active Server Pages
Lead Instructor: Michael R. Schore (see Wake Tech course schedules, class and section, for the actual instructor)
Office: PLM 360
Phone: (919)773-4756

Office Hours: 
To Be Announced

Textbook(s):
     Title: Beginning ASP.NET 2.0 in C# 2005
     Author: Matthew MacDonald
     ISBN: 1590595726
     Publisher: Apress

Software used to complete coursework: This course will use the free version of the software available from Microso ft at www.microsoft.com.
Other required equipment: You will need a computer to do your development work on that is connected to the Internet preferably via a highspeed connection.
Credit Hours: Three (3) Semester Hours
Pre-requisites: CIS 115 and WEB 115 or CSC 160
Co-requisites: none
This course was previously taught under the course number ITN 180.

Course Description:
This course introduces Active Server Programming. Topics include Jscript, VBScript, HTML forms processing, and the Active Server Object Model. Upon completion, students should be able to create and maintain Active Server applications.

Course Goals:
  1. Introduce the student to the .NET framework
  2. Develop basic ASP.NET web pages and applications using Microsoft Visual Studio
  3. Develop data driven web pages and applications using ADO.NET
  4. Introduce the student to using PHP to creating active server pages
  5. Develop basic data driven pages using PHP and SQL Server
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate (through completion of classwork and assignments):
  • Knowledge of the .NET Framework through the use of the C# language, various data types, objects, and namespaces. This will be accomplished using Visual Studio 2005.
  • Develop ASP.NET Applications that use basic web forms and controls, validation controls, rich controls, state management, master pages and themes, and website navigation.
  • Develop web pages that provide an interface to a SQL Server database using ADO.NET which will require the use of data binding and data controls.
  • Develop web pages that make use of files and streams to incorporate XML documents and objects.
  • Develop basic interactive web pages using PHP.
  • Develop web pages that interface to a SQL Server database using PHP.
The Core Values of Wake Technical Community College
Respect Instructor and students will foster an environment that is respectful of all.
Responsibility Instructor and students will foster an environment that promotes taking responsibility for one's actions and obligations.
Critical Thinking Instructor and students will strive to improve the critical thinking skills of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
Communication Instructor and students will strive to ensure that both written and oral communications are clearly understood.
Collaboration Instructor and students will strive to develop collaborative skills.


Grading Is As Follows:
Tests (4) 50 Exams must be taken on the assigned date; otherwise a grade of zero will be assigned. Any exception to this policy must be the result of a documented emergency or prior arrangement with the instructor. There will be! no exceptions to this rule!! NO EXCEPTIONS!! ALL MAKEUP EXAMS must be taken prior to the scheduled exam date. This must be pre-arranged with the instructor. LAST MINUTE arrangements are not acceptable.
Projects 40 Students will present topics of interest on a rotational basis leading a discussion of current topics in Internet Security. Assignments will be given on a regular basis.
Participation 10 You will be required to participate in the Discussion Board of Blackboard by posting a minimum of two substantive posts per week of the course. THIS REQUIREMENT IS NOT NEGOTIABLE!


Classroom Policies:
  • Students are responsible for all of the information presented in the Wake Technical Community College Student Handbook.
  • Please note that computers are to be used at all times for official course purposes. Use of computers for general web surfing, email, chat rooms, etc. is not allowed. Violation of this rule will result in a grade deduction and possible loss of computer privileges.
  • The college forbids the use of audible electronic equipment (cell phones, pagers, etc.) during instructional time.
  • If you miss a lecture or arrive late, you are responsible for the material presented, handouts distributed, and any announcements made that day. The instructor will not provide notes for missed classes.
Tentative Schedule
Note: This schedule is subject to some changes/modifications per Instructor -- This offered as only a study guide. The pace of each class differs according to the instructional needs of the students in the class. Always consult with your instructor. Note** A Final Project may be assigned in lieu of a Final Exam.
Unit Coursework Textbook/Assignments
1 
Introducing .NET
 
Ch. 1-4
2 
Web Form Fundamentals
Web Controls
 
Ch. 5
Ch. 6
3 
Validation and Rich Controls
 
Ch. 8
4 
State Management
 
Ch. 9
5 
Master Pages and Themes
 
Ch. 10
6 
Website Navigation
 
Ch. 11
7 
ADO.NET Fundamentals
 
Ch.13
8 
Data Binding
 
Ch. 14
9 
Data Controls
 
Ch. 15
10 
Files and Streams
XML
 
Ch. 16
Ch. 17
11 
Component-Based Programming
 
Ch. 24
12 
Custom Controls
Web Parts
 
Ch. 25
Ch. 27
13 
PHP Syntax
 
TBA
14 
Basic PHP Web Pages
 
TBA
15 
PHP Interaction with Databases
 
TBA
16 
Creating Data-Driven Websites with PHP
 
TBA


Disability Support Services is available for students who require academic accommodations due to any physical, psychological, or learning disability. To determine eligibility, contact the office at 108-S Holding Hall or call
662-3405 (TDD 779-0668)

Copyright 2005/2006 Wake Technical Community College All Rights Reserved