Course Outlines

University of Winnipeg Continuing Education

31001 Web Development Level 1: Apache (Introduction)

Hours of Operation
The Registration Office is open:

Monday through Thursday:
8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

Fridays
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturdays
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

(Closed Saturdays on long weekends.)
*Offices closed on Saturday of long weekends. 

Learning Outcomes

• Uses and benefits of the Apache HTTP server
• Installation and configuration of Apache under Windows and Linux
• Apache's security features
• Virtual hosting of web sites
• User authentication
• Apache's logging features
• Enabling Apache to serve dynamic content
• SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) enablement
• Apache modules
• Advanced Apache features

Prerequisites

The following or equivalent is required before taking this course:

31000 Web Design Level 4: XHTML (Advanced)

This course will build on the basics already introduced by teaching how to use XHTML 1.0 Strict markup with Cascading Style Sheets to create Web pages that are faster and easier to create, maintain, and implement across a wider variety of user agents. CSS for layout and XHTML for markup will be explored.

• Learn more about the Web Design Level 4: XHTML (Advanced) course.

Course Format

The course will be based on lectures and hands-on demonstrations.

Student Deliverables and Evaluation

Written quizzes: Classes 2 - 7

5% per quiz - 30% total mark

Mid-course lab assignment: Class 3

20% total mark

Installing & configuring Apache with virtual hosting support Due end of class 4

Final lab assignment: Class 6

20% total mark

Configuring SSI dynamic elements, authentication and SSL Due end of class 7

Final exam

30% total mark

Topic Outline

Class 1

Overview of Apache

Overview of HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol)

Installing Apache

Reading assignment: Chapter 1

Class 2

Basic Configuration

Basic Security

Adding content to the web server

Reading assignment: Chapters 2 & 3

Class 3 - Mid-course lab

The role of DNS (Domain Name System)

Virtual Hosts

Redirection

Reading assignment: Chapter 4 & p.168

Class 4 - Mid-course lab due

User authentication

Server logging & analysis

Reading assignment: Chapters 5 & 10

Class 5

Dynamic content with SSI - Server Side Includes

Reading assignment: Chapter 14

Class 6 - Final lab

Creating an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) web site

Reading assignment: Chapter 11

Class 7 - Final lab due

Installing new Apache modules

Configuring Apache for CGI & PHP

Reading assignment: Chapters 15 & 16

Class 8

Advanced configuration

Final thoughts

Reading assignment: Chapters 6, 7, 8 & 9

Letter Grade Assignment:

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% Fail

VW =    Voluntary Withdrawal
TR =    Transfer
I  =    Incomplete

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 clear it with the facilitator and 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

• uwinnipeg.ca
• keele.ac.uk
• umanitoba.ca
• bucknell.edu

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