Course Outlines
University of Winnipeg Continuing Education
DIT 16000 Internet Systems Specialist Diploma: CGI Programming
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Course: |
DIT 16000 Internet Systems Specialist Diploma: CGI Programming This course is a continuation of the programming training that began in the Online Databases course and project. It is designed to expose the student to a broader range of programming techniques and build general knowledge about the way procedural programs perform operations. The focus continues to be on web-based programs and on the standard methods employed by Common Gateway Interface (CGI) protocols. The following software will be used: Perl, various HTML editors, UNIX and an Apache web server. |
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Dates: |
DIT 16000 0901
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Time: |
01:00 pm - 04:00 pm |
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Cost: |
The cost is part of the Internet Systems Specialist Diploma tuition. |
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Instructor: |
Steve Gomori is a graduate of the Internet Systems Specialist Diploma at the University of Winnipeg. In addition to PHP, Javascript, MySQL, XHTML, and CSS projects, Steve works on marketing campaigns and teaching various courses and seminars. |
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Materials: |
Perl and CGI for the World Wide Web will be provided for you on the first class. Optional book resources are here. Students will need normal school supplies (notebooks, paper, etc). A USB Flash memory stick (about 4GB) would be very helpful. Blank CDs, labels, and other similar presentation supplies may be required for projects. |
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Additional Information: |
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Register Now: |
Seating is limited. Call The University of Winnipeg Continuing Education Front Desk to register: (204) 982-6633. |
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Location and Hours: |
Classes for Information Technology are at Main Campus, 480 Ellice Avenue on the 2nd floor of Lockhart Hall (rooms 2L13A & 2L13B) and the 3rd floor of Manitoba Hall (room 3M58). Proceed to room 2L13 in Lockhart Hall to find out which room your class will be in. Stevi Dram's office is on the 2nd floor, Lockhart Hall: 2L13C The DCE Registration Office is located at 275 Portage Avenue on the 14th floor. Their phone number is (204) 982-6633. Registration Office Hours:
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Prerequisites
The following may be required before taking this course:
- ISSD Photoshop
- ISSD Introduction to Unix
- ISSD XHTML/CSS
- ISSD DHTML
- ISSD OLDB
- Computer and Internet access at home
Course Format
This course follows a lecture format. During class time, we will present material, draw your attention to key points that you should pay attention to, answer questions you may have, and manage class discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises.
There are often daily quizzes or assignments. It is the responsibility of the student to be on time and to get copies of any assignments missed due to absence. Missed quizzes cannot be made up later.
Students are strongly advised to use the reference material. For every hour of class time the student should budget at least two hours of self study to cover all the material in this course.
Only material that is covered in class lectures will be testable.
Student Deliverables and Pace
Here is an example of the pace the material might be covered. Your instructor may modify this to suit the needs of your class.
- Class 1
- Intro to Perl and CGI
- Script basics
- Printing content
- Scalars
- Subroutines
- Assignment 1 will be given.
- Class 2
- Quiz 1 at start of class
- Arrays & Hashes
- Conditionals and Loops
- Carp
- Class 3
- Assignment 1 due at start of class
- Environmental variables
- Assignment 2 will be given.
- Class 4
- Quiz 2 at start of class
- Environmental variables
- localtime and eval functions
- Regular expressions
- Class 5
- Assignment 2 due at start of class
- Regular expressions
- String manipulation
- Class 6
- Quiz 3 at start of class
- Getting input from visitors
- Basic security
- Assignment 3 will be given.
- Class 7
- Quiz 4 at start of class
- Getting input from visitors
- Examples
- Class 8
- Assignment 3 due at start of class
- Text files
- Assignment 4 will be given.
- Class 9
- Text files
- Cookies
- Class 10
- Quiz 4 at start of class
- Examples
- TBA
- Assignment 4 due on Saturday
- Class 11 - Class 13
- Group project will be given.
- Class 14
- Review and final test
Final Test
The final test will be given after an hour of class time on the last day of the course. You will have 2 hours to complete the test. This test will be a "closed book" test, meaning that no reference materials, including notes will be allowed.
Evaluation
For the entire block, the break down of marks will be as follows:
- Quizzes: 20%
- There may be daily quizzes, which will be added up and scaled for the overall mark percentage. Typical quizzes are worth 5 to 20 marks. Most days will have a quiz or two, usually first thing in the morning. Missed quizzes can not be made up.
- Assignments: 35%
- The assignments will be added up and scaled for the overall mark percentage.
- Final Project: 10%
- The final project will be due near the end of the course and is scaled for the overall mark percentage.
- Final Test: 35%
- The final exam will be given near the end of the course and is scaled for the overall mark percentage.
Grades:
Letter Graded Courses:
A+ = 96 - 100% Outstanding A = 91 - 95% A- = 83 - 90% Very Good B+ = 75 - 82% B = 70 - 74% Average C+ = 66 - 69% C = 57 - 65% Pass D = 50 - 56% F = Failure VW = Voluntary Withdrawal
Pass/Fail Courses:
P = Pass F = Failure I = Incomplete VW = Voluntary Withdrawal
Audited Courses:
CP = Certificate of Participation (based on >75% attendance) NCP = No Certificate of Participation (based on <75% attendance)
Note: Final percentages containing a half-point will be rounded up to the next full point (e.g., 69.5 would be rounded up to 70), and then converted to the letter grade (i.e., from C+ to B).
Late Assignments
Unless otherwise stated, late assignments are penalized 10% per calendar day. No assignments will be accepted more than 2 days late without permission.
Quizzes
Quizzes may be given during classes and could be time limited. They may be fill in the blank, short answer, code, or multiple choice and may be given online, verbally, or on paper. Missed quizzes cannot be made up if absent or if you are late for class.
Attendance
While class attendance may not be taken for marks, your attendance is required for each class to participate in quizzes, homework, and assignments.
Considerations
Please consider turning off any cell phones and pagers while in lectures or seminars. If you need to be available (on call for work, for example) please set your cell/pager to vibrate. Also, please remember that checking email, typing instant messages, or surfing the Web may be distracting to others.
A Statement on Plagiarism and Cheating
The Modern Language Association Handbook for Writers of Research Papers defines plagiarism as:
the act of using another person's ideas or expressions in your writing without acknowledging the source.
Copying words or ideas from any source, including another student, constitutes academic 'theft', and may result in loss of marks for the assignment, loss of marks for the entire course, or even expulsion. The same penalties will result if a student is found guilty of cheating or contributing to cheating on any test, exam or assignment.
Students should familiarize themselves with University of Winnipeg policy concerning plagiarism and academic honesty.
Other Plagiarism Resources
More Information
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- Winnipeg Transit
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- Exchange District BIZ
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- Downtown Winnipeg BIZ
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