This syllabus is valid: 2007-08-27
and until further notice
Course code: 2IT015
Credit points: 15
Education level: First cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level:
No main field: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Grading scale: Three-grade scale
Responsible department: Department of Applied Educational Science
Contents
Description The course objective is to develop basic knowledge about web programming. Furthermore the aim is to provide knowledge on how dynamical web applications can be used in learning environments.
Course content:
- Script programming for the web (PHP)
- Basic use of databases for the web (MySQL)
- Dynamical websites as a support for flexible learning
- LMS, Learning Management Systems
Expected learning outcomes
After the course the student will be able to:
- Perform basic script programming for the web
- Create a simple dynamic website with database connection
- Describe how to plan, conduct and document a dynamical web project
- Create a learning object
- Explain standard and compatibility issues concerning web based applications for learning
- Perform installation and administration of dynamical websites used in net based education
- Use dynamical websites as tools for learning
Required Knowledge
Webdesign, Usability and Accessibility
Form of instruction
How the course is conducted:
Entry Continuous entry during semester.
The course is conducted via net communication without gatherings at campus.
During the course we will use a net based learning platform for guidance, discussions and distribution of course material.
The participants of the course need a computer with internet access.
During the course you will need the following software or similar:
- Program for creating websites, web editors, e.g. Macromedia Dreamweaver, Mozilla Composer
- Communication software, e.g. Fistclass or a similar mail client.
- Program for reading PDF files, e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Program for viewing streamed media, e.g. Windows Media Player
Examination modes
Examination The course applies continuous examination through written assignments, workshops, participation in seminars, lectures and online conferences as well as a course project.
Literature
Valid from:
2010 week 3
Nixon Robin Learning PHP, MySQL and JavaScript : [a step-by-step guide to creating dynamic websites] Sebastopol, Calif. : O'Reilly : 2009 : xvii, 505 s. : ISBN: 978-0-596-15713-5 Mandatory Search the University Library catalogue
