Honors WEBD 153 - Beginning Web Databases

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

The students will be able to create a database table.
The students will be able to analyze the purpose of a database table and create fields that express the purpose.
The students will be able to 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.

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 February 8th. 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

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.

As your instructor, I have the following expectations of your behavior in this class:

1. Promote a courteous learning atmosphere by exhibiting mutual respect and consideration of the feelings, ideas, and contributions of others.
2. Demonstrate respect for your work, as well as the work of others, by recognizing and acknowledging strengths and improvements.
3. Demonstrate respect for tools, equipment and supplies in the class.
4. Practice consideration for others by maintaining a clean and orderly learning environment.
5. Recognize everyone's opportunity to contribute information in a relevant and meaningful manner by not monopolizing discussions, interrupting, illogical or inappropriate questions or comments.
6. This class will be conducted in accordance with the college student code of conduct and basic standards of academic dishonesty.

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/

REQUIRED: Textbook:PHP and MySQL for Dynamic Web Sites Fourth Edition ISBN-13:9780321784070 by Larry Ullman

OPTIONAL: Textbook:PHP for the Web Fourth Edition ISBN-13:97805321733450 by Larry Ullman

Supplies:
1. USB drive
2. Access to a Web hosting server
3. Software for writing HTML, 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!

Blackboard Course Management System

Hardware and Software Requirements

• Link to SDCCD Online's Suggested hardware and software requirements as well as other useful links
• Acrobat Reader (click here for a free download)
• Flash Player (click here to download)
• QuickTime Player (click here to download)

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.