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COURSE SYLLABUS

WEBD 153 - Beginning Web Databases

CRN# 96462

This is a hybrid course - part of your work will be on campus and the remainder of your work will be done online.

On campus meetings: Thursdays, 9:00-11:30 AM - Mesa campus, Room K103

Online course work: http://blackboard.sdccd.edu/ Login = student ID

Password= your birth date mmddyyyy format

3 Units

Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit Option

FALL 2013: Aug 19-Dec 16

Professor Marianne Gibson | mgibson@sdccd.edu

Office hours: Thursdays 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Description

This course provides a hands-on introduction to relational databases in a Web environment. Emphasis is placed on hand-coding Structured Query Language (SQL), specifically MySQL. Students master an open source database editor, XAMPP, to create and work with a database. Basic PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) and Dreamweaver are used to bind data on a Web page. This course is designed for students studying web design and professionals updating their skills.

TOTAL LECTURE HOURS: 40 - 45
TOTAL LAB HOURS: 24 - 27
FIELD TRIP: Required

Requisites

Advisory:
ENGL 048 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or Assessment Skill Level R5
and
ENGL 049 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or Assessment Skill Level W5
and
CBTE 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
and
CBTE 114 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
and
WEBD 162 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
or
CBTE 162 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
or
WEBD 165 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
or
CBTE 165 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent

NOTE: An Advisory will not prevent you from enrolling in this course. It advises you of the skills and knowledge you need to have to be successful in this course. Email your professor if you have questions on this topic.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to create a database table.
Students will analyze the purpose of a database table and create fields that convey the purpose.
Students will create field labels that clearly communicate the field's purpose in the database.

Student Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

  • Explain the database structure and the role of MySQL.
  • Describe relational databases in a Web environment that use MySQL and PHP and Dreamweaver.
  • Write MySQL statements.
  • Create, modify and delete databases.
  • Create, modify and delete tables.
  • Manipulate and retrieve data using MySQL statements.
  • Manage different types of string and numeric data.
  • Write optional select statements.
  • Administer a database.
  • Set up security on the database.
  • Connect a MySQL database using basic PHP.
  • Use bindings in Dreamweaver to link the data in a Web page.

Outline of Topics

The following topics are included in the framework of the course but are not intended as limits on content. The order of presentation and relative emphasis will vary with each instructor.

  1. Databases and Database Management Systems
  2. The SQL framework
  3. Data-driven applications
  4. Installing MySQL
  5. MySQL directory structure
  6. The relational model
    A. Data normalization
    B. Relationships
    C. Data model
    1. Entities
    2. Normalizing data
    3. Identifying relationships
  7. Managing databases
    A. Creating
    B. Modifying
    C. Deleting
  8. Managing tables
    A. Creating
    B. Modifying
    C. Deleting
  9. Retrieving information
    A. Show statements
    B. Describe statements
  10. Manipulating data
    A. Inserting
    B. Replacing
    C. Updating a single table
    D. Updating a joined table
    E. Deleting
  11. Retrieving data from a MySQL database
    A. Selecting
    B. Optional clauses of a select statement
    1. Where clause
    2. Group by clause
    3. Having clause
    4. Order by clause
    5. Limit clause
  12. Operators in an SQL statement
  13. Managing different types of data
    A. String functions
    B. Numeric function
  14. Administering MySQL
  15. MySQL security
  16. Introduction to optimizing performance
  17. Basic PHP
  18. Connecting MySQL using PHP
    A. Connecting to a MySQL database
    B. Retrieving data
    1. Processing the result set
    2. Manipulating data in PHP
    3. Redirecting browsers
  19. Introduction to binding data in Dreamweaver

POLICES

Attendance Requirements

It is your responsibility to drop and withdraw from this course. If you find you cannot complete this course, you will need to drop it in order to avoid getting an F. I will not drop or withdraw you if it appears to me that you have been active in the course. To avoid being dropped, you need to work in the course at least once a week. I do not sign late drop forms. Following is the stated District policy:

  • It is the student's responsibility to drop all classes in which he/she is no longer participating.
  • It is the instructor's discretion to withdraw a student after the add/drop deadline due to excessive absences.
  • Students who remain enrolled in a class beyond the published withdrawal deadline, as stated in the class schedule, will receive an evaluative letter grade in this class.
  • Attendance: The final grade in this class will be affected by active participation, including attendance, as outlined in the Weekly Assignments and Points section of this syllabus, which lists the point value awarded for each week's in-class participation. I will give extra credit points for students who have <1 unexcused absence in the course.

Statement of Retention

You must attend at least one course meeting activity prior to August 30th. This will demonstrate that you intend to complete the coursework.  If you do not attend the course regularly prior to this date, you will be dropped from the course for non-attendance and your seat will be opened up to allow someone on the waiting list to add the course by the last day to add.

Students, please discuss your plans to withdraw from class with me. There may be other options for you that may allow you to continue in class.

Important Dates

Start of the semester Aug. 19
Receive, process, and pay for add codes and to drop classes with no “W” recorded Aug. 30
Refund deadline ‐ enrollment fees and/or non‐resident tuition Aug. 30
Holiday - Labor Day Sep. 2
Last day to file a petition for Pass/No Pass grade option Sep. 20
Withdrawal deadline - No drops accepted after this date; will receive a "W Oct. 25
Holiday - Veterans Day Nov. 11
Thanksgiving Holiday Nov. 25-30
Last day to submit work; all work due at (10:00 PM) Dec. 12
End of the semester Dec. 16
Grades available on e-Grades Jan. 7

Class Behavior and Student Code of Conduct

Students are expected to respect and obey standards of student conduct while in class and on the campus. The student Code of Conduct, disciplinary procedure, and student due process (Policy 310, 3100.1 and 3100.2) can be found in the current college catalog in the section Academic Information and Regulations and at the office of the Dean of Student Affairs. Charges of misconduct and disciplinary sanctions may be imposed upon students who violate these standards of conduct or provisions of college regulations.

Cheating and plagiarism: Students are expected to be honest and ethical at all times in the pursuit of academic goals. Students who are found to be in violation of Administrative Procedure 3100.3 Honest Academic Conduct, will receive a grade of zero on the assignment, quiz, or exam in question and may be referred for disciplinary action in accordance with Administrative Procedure 3100.2, Student Disciplinary Procedures.

My philosophy as your instructor:
Learning is a community endeavor. There is an amazing amount of skill and knowledge in the class as a whole that one instructor cannot hope to duplicate. Students + teacher, blended together, we will help one another to build a strong learning foundation in our classroom.

How we will achieve this together:

  • Ask for help; don't be hesitant.
  • Share your skills and knowledge; you reinforce them when you explain a concept to someone else.
  • Help your classmates; this clarifies and solidifies knowledge.
  • Brainstorm solutions together; two brains are better than one.
  • Strive to make yourself a good and available resource for others in our community-oriented classroom.
  • And lastly, I will utilize your talents and assistance in the classroom.

Disabled Students Programs and Services

Students with disabilities who may need academic accommodations should discuss options with the Disabled Students Program and Services (DSPS) immediately.

Call or visit Disabled Students Program and Services (DSPS) located on the San Diego Mesa College campus. Contact information is listed on the DSPS webpage: http://www.sdmesa.edu/dsps/

Textbook and Software

REQUIRED:
PHP for the WebTextbook: PHP for the Web
Fourth Edition

ISBN-13:978-0-32-173345-0
by Larry Ullman

OPTIONAL:
book coverTextbook:PHP and MySQL for Dynamic Web Sites
Fourth Edition

ISBN-13:978-0-321-78407-0
by Larry Ullman

Supplies:
1. USB drive
2. Access to the internet
3. Software for writing HTML (Dreamweaver, Notepad++, Eclipse, NetBeans), MySQL, and PHP (XAMPP, MAMP, or USB Webserver)

Buy your textbook anywhere that meets your needs. Check the book name and ISBN numbers on the sites below carefully as publishers often change their links as new books are added to their stock; since the prices change periodically, carefully check the price online.

Software: Dreamweaver CS6 PC or Mac (If you do not have Dreamweaver, go to the Learning Resource Center, fourth floor, or K404 at Mesa College.) This class will use Dreamweaver CS6 to be in sync with the software at Mesa College. You can also use NetBeans or Eclipse, if you prefer.

NOTE: There are minor differences between the PC and the Mac version.

You can purchase your software anywhere. (Prices and software packages subject to change. Follow the links to confirm the current prices and packaged software configurations.)

The Foundation for California Community Colleges
The Foundation for the California Community Colleges has negotiated a special price for students, for both Mac and PC. Select the software package that needs your educational needs; pricing and software offerings can change at anytime CollegeSoftware.org.

Dreamweaver CS6 = about $125 (link straight to Dreamweaver software) http://www.journeyed.com/dept/Brands/Adobe/284060?SKW=ADSELECT1

You can buy either Dreamweaver alone or one of the bundles. The Foundation's software discount site features software from Adobe, Microsoft and more!

Mesa College Bookstore http://www.bookstore.sdccd.edu/mesa/ has a variety of software. Call the bookstore, visit their website, or stop by to see their current selection.

Make sure that any software you purchase will work with your computer and operating system. Shop around for the service and price that best matches your needs. Links and pricing may change. If you notice a change before I do, please let me know.

Correct your textbook

Your textbooks has errors. You need to correct them. Take a minute and open your book to the page listed below and write in the correction. If you don't, you may become frustrated when you are doing a Chapter. Also here is a link to the errata page. It is always updating!

Page 136: The suggested addition at the end of Step 6 should be:
if ( !isset($_POST['terms']) OR ($_POST['terms'] != 'Yes') )
{ The wrong clause also erroneously ends up in Scripts 6.6, 6.7, and 6.8 (I say "erroneously" because while it's a suggested addition, you're not formally asked to add that code to the scripts).

Page 144: The sidebar erroneously says that break can be used to exit an if-else conditional. break only applies to loops and switch.

Page 190: The referenced file in Step 1 should be template.html, not layout.html.

Page 216: In the third tip, "selected" erroneously has a hyphen in it.

Page 217: In the second piece of code, there's an extra apostrophe before "email@example.com".

Page 254: Not exactly sure what happened in Script 9.8, but the code in the explanation and steps is correct: session_start(), $_SESSION = array(), and session_destroy(). As an added precaution, you can also send a cookie that deletes the session cookie.

Pages 256: In the third "Pursue" prompt, it should say "using the $_POST values" instead of "using the $_GET values" as the form uses the POST method.

Page 394: Step 5 should begin with the inclusion of the database connection script.

Page 395: Line 65 of Script 13.7, add_quote.php, should include the footer file, not the header file. The corresponding instruction under Step 12 on page 396 is correct.

Page 409: Step 10 has one closing parentheses too many.

Page 412: Line 53 of Script 13.11, index.php, should end with a closing paragraph tag. This also applies to the corresponding instruction under Step 13 on page 413.

Blackboard Course Management System

Hardware and Software Requirements

Students who do not have access to the equipment, software, and services necessary to take this course at home may use the resources at Mesa College. Computers are available for use in the LRC or classroom K404. Local public libraries may also have these resources available. Map of the Mesa College campus

Blackboard Orientation Material and Help Desk

You are expected to know how to use the Blackboard system. 

  • Some orientation material can be found in our Blackboard course after logging in. 
  • For additional training material, login instructions, student orientations, and support information please visit http://www.sdccdonline.net/students/training/.

Help Desk

Blackboard technical support is available to students 24/7. If you are having a technical problem with Blackboard, please reach out for help. Call the Help Desk via this toll-free phone 866-271-8794.

  • To get technical support using your online course.
  • If you are having trouble navigating and finding the assignments, discussions, etc.
  • To get help zipping folders and uploading them to the assignment dropbox.

You can also visit them online at https://www.sdccdonline.net/help for assistance with any technical issue that you experience with Blackboard and to view the FAQ's.

Internet Access

You will also need to have an ISP (Internet Service Provider) in order to fulfill the hybrid portion of this course online.

NOTE: Students have had problems accessing their course web site and their system locking up when they use AOL—if possible, avoid AOL.

Course Work and Evaluation

  1. Print out this syllabus and read it.
  2. You may order your textbook for this course online or buy it in the Mesa College Bookstore.  For complete ordering directions, read the section in this syllabus on textbook and ordering Information. 
  3. Before starting work on this course, study the Blackboard Learn 9.1 tutorials, on the Get Ready for Online Learning Success! page, which show you how to use the Blackboard tools so that you can successfully complete this online course. 
  4. To access all the work for each week, click on the Chapters link. The activities, assignments and quizzes that you will be turning in to be graded are linked on the weekly Chapters pages and are listed in this syllabus.
  5. If any of the assignments, quizzes, or graded activities are missing after the deadline submission, you will receive a ZERO.
  6. One quiz may be redone. You will receive the highest grades.
  7. Please allow a minimum of 72 hours for assignments and tests to be corrected, a response to be sent to you, and your grade to be entered into the grade log. If I do not check your submissions or email during the weekend, I will do so on Monday.
  8. Any changes to this syllabus will be posted.
  9. Be sure to check both your E-mail and the Discussion Board frequently.
  10. Except as discussed below, no work for this class will be accepted after 11:59pm on the last day for the semester.
  11. Students who remain enrolled in this class beyond the published withdrawal deadline, as stated in the class schedule, will receive an evaluative letter grade (A, B, C, D, or F) in the class. 
  12. A temporary grade of Incomplete ("I") may be assigned in very rare cases. Specifically, to be eligible for a grade of “I” a student must:
    1. request an Incomplete grade only after the published withdrawal deadline for the course. (Before that deadline the student should withdraw from the class with a “W.”)
    2. have achieved at least a “C” average for all work and tests due before the withdrawal deadline. (Missing work and tests that were due before the withdrawal deadline will be counted as “F” when determining this average.)
    3. provide written documentation by a police report or a statement from a medical doctor on official stationary to verify one or more of the following:
      1. a serious disaster, such as a major fire, flood, or earthquake.
      2. a death in the student’s immediate family.
      3. a very serious medical issue with respect to the student.

    If a grade of “I” is assigned, it must be cleared within one year or less.  If the “I” is not cleared within the allowed time, it will change to the grade that would have been assigned at the normal end-date of the class—based only upon  the work that had actually been submitted by the end date of the course.

    A grade of “I” should be viewed primarily as a humanitarian procedure that provides an opportunity for a good student to complete all the course requirements and to achieve the same grade that would have been assigned had a tragedy not occurred. 

    A grade of “I” is not appropriate if used merely to provide additional time for a student to make up usual coursework that is overdue, incomplete, or unsatisfactory.

ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING SCALE

On-campus lecture: Thursdays, 9:00-11:30 AM in K103. Participation points are awards for participating in the on campus lecture, discussions, and in-class exercises - 5 points a week for 15 weeks for 75 possible points.
WEEK TOPICS ACTIVITIES AND ASSESSMENTS POINTS
Week 1 - Aug. 22
  Introductions and orientation Read the syllabus  
Go through the Student Tutorials on how to use the features of your online course. You will see the link on the homepage.
Read the following Chapters in your textbook PHP for the Web
by Larry Ullman
Read A Tour of the Main PHP Features in Dreamweaver (by David Powers) and
PHP for the Web
Introduction pages ix-xviii
 
Discussion board - Introductions 10
Read the book Introduction (pages ix -xx)  
In class exercise (Successful installation of XAMPP to your USB drive) 10
Week 2 - Aug. 29
  Ch. 1: Getting Started with PHP Read Chapter 1: Getting Started with PHP  
Quiz - Chapter 1 20
Complete exercise files 20
Week 3 - Sept. 5
  Ch. 2 Variables Read Chapter 2: Variables  
Complete exercise files (p. 16-29) 20
Quiz - Chapter 2 20
Week 4 - Sept. 12
  Ch. 3 HTML Forms and PHP Read Chapter 3: HTML Forms and PHP  
Complete exercise files 20
Quiz - Chapter 3 20
Week 5 - Sept. 19
  Ch. 4 Using Numbers Read Chapter 4: Using Numbers  
Complete exercise files 20
Quiz - Chapter 4 20
Week 6 - Sept. 26
  Ch. 5 Using Strings Read Chapter 5: Using Strings  
Complete exercise files 20
Quiz - Chapter 5 20
Week 7 - Oct. 3
  Ch. 6 Control Structures Read Chapter 6: Control Structures  
Complete exercise files 20
Quiz - Chapter 6 20
Week 8 - Oct. 10
 

Ch. 7 Using Arrays

Read Chapter 7: Using Arrays  
Complete exercise files  
Quiz - Chapter 7 20
Week 9 - Oct. 17
  Ch. 8 Creating Web Applications Read Chapter 8: Creating Web Applications  
Complete exercise files 20
Quiz - Chapter 8 15
Week 10 - Oct. 24
  Ch. 9 Cookies and Sessions Read Chapter 9: Cookies and Sessions  
Complete exercise files 20
Quiz - Chapter 9 15
Week 11 - Oct. 31
  Ch. 10 Creating Functions Read Chapter 10: Creating Functions  
Complete exercise files 20
Quiz - Chapter 10 15
Week 12 - Nov. 7
  Ch. 12 Intro to Databases Read Chapter 12: Intro to Databases  
Complete exercise files 20
Quiz - Chapter 12 20
Week 13 - Nov. 14
  Ch. 12 Intro to Databases Read Chapter 12: Intro to Databases  
   
Week 14 - Nov. 21
  Ch. 13 Putting It All Together Read Chapter 13: Putting It All Together  
   
Week 15 - Dec. 5
  Ch. 13 Putting It All Together Read Chapter 13: Putting It All Together  
Complete exercise files (This is your final project) 50
   
Final's Week - Dec. 12
  Final Exam Final Exam – 50 points (On Blackboard) Completed by 12/12/13, no exceptions! 50
    Participation points for attending the on-campus lectures - 5 points @15 weeks for 75 possible points.  

A = 90-100% B = 80-89% C = 70-79% D= 60-69% F = 0-59%
Your grade will be based on your assignments, quizzes, and discussion postings. The final grade in this class will be affected by active participation in the discussion postings.

I reserve the right to change the syllabus as the course progresses.