Course Outlines

University of Winnipeg Continuing Education

DIT 36014 Internet Systems Specialist Diploma: Web 2.0 Tech

Course:	DIT 36014 Internet Systems Specialist Diploma: Web 2.0 Tech At this point in the ISSD program, students have an understanding of how to create web applications with their own code. In this 30 hour block, students will be introduced to frameworks and content management systems which will allow them to create robust web applications in a fraction of the time it would have taken them to write from scratch.
Dates:	15-Aug-2011 to 26-Aug-2011 Mon-Fri (30 hours total)
Time:	09:00 - 12:00
Cost:	The cost is part of the Internet Systems Specialist Diploma tuition.
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.
Resources:	Resources will be provided in class.
Related Jobs:	Monster.ca job search.
Additional Information:	While not required, it is a good idea to bring a portable USB flash drive or other storage media for your files. Some instructors may ask you to email assignments as attachments. There are many free compression (zip/archive) programs available, including "7-Zip" (Windows) and "Zip Mac Files For PC" (Macintosh).
Register Now:	Seating is limited. Call The University of Winnipeg Continuing Education Front Desk to register: (204) 982-6633.
Location and Hours:	University of Winnipeg Division of Continuing Education Buhler Centre: 460 Portage Avenue (Google Map) Winnipeg, MB Canada R3C 0E8 Phone: (204) 982-6633 For more information, including floor plans and classroom locations, please visit the Location and Hours page on dce.UWinnipegCourses.ca.

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 may be 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 Web 2.0; WAMP; Drupal
Class 2: Drupal; Assignment 1 (Password Required) will be given.
Class 3: Quiz 1 at start of class; Drupal
Class 4: Drupal; Assignment 1 due at 6:00 pm
Class 5: Quiz 2 at start of class; Drupal review; Drupal practical test
Class 6: Wordpress; Introduction to frameworks; CodeIgniter
Class 7: CodeIgniter; Assignment 2 (Password Required) will be given.
Class 8: CodeIgniter
Class 9: Quiz 3 at start of class; CodeIgniter; Assignment 2 due at 6:00 pm
Class 10: CodeIgniter review; CodeIgniter practical test

Evaluation

For the entire block, the break down of marks will be as follows:

Quizzes: 30%: There may be several quizzes, which will be added up and scaled for the overall mark percentage. Typical quizzes are worth 5 to 20 marks. Missed quizzes can not be made up.

Assignments: 40%: There will be two assignments which will be added up and scaled for the overall mark percentage.

Practical Tests: 30%: There will be two practical tests which will be scaled for the overall mark percentage.

Topic Outline

Subject to change.

Introduction to Web 2.0
WAMP
Drupal
Wordpress
Frameworks/CodeIgniter

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

Here are links to more information that you may find helpful:

Winnipeg Transit: The Winnipeg Transit site includes links for fares, the free Downtown Spirit service, schedules and more.

Exchange District BIZ: The Winnipeg Exchange District BIZ site has maps and information about the area around our campus.

Downtown Winnipeg BIZ: The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ site includes links for parking, restaurants, and the BIZ Patrol.

Notice

The contents of this page are given as a guideline only and are subject to change.

Coming Soon:

Feb 13: ISSD 24 - XML

Feb 14: Web Design Level 4: XHTML Advanced

Feb 21: ISSD 23 - Web 2.0 Technology

Feb 23: Facebook for Business
Hours: 2
Cost: Free!

Feb 25: Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Hours: 2
Cost: Free!

Feb 25: Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
Hours: 2
Cost: Free!

Feb 27: ISSD 24 - OLDB (Online Databases with MySQL and PHP)

Mar 05: ISSD 23 - Ajax

Mar 20: Web Design Level 5: DHTML Introduction

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