HUMBER SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

COURSE OUTLINE

ACADEMIC YEAR FALL '02 TO SUMMER '03

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Programming in Perl enables web sites to deliver fast, dynamic data to their users. Perl has evolved into a powerful programming language capable of solving any enterprise level problem. With approximately sixty percent of the web server market hosted by Apache Web Servers, common administration tasks and custom web applications have Perl as the underlying language. PHP a Perl like wrapper is an open source language supporting rapid database and e-commerce solutions. The MYSQL database is a lightweight ( in terms of server resources), yet powerful enough tool to meet small and medium size database requirements. The four tools, Perl, PHP, Mysql and Apache come packaged with most distributions of the Linux operating system. Students in this course will learn how the four work together to solve most web application requirements.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course, the successful student will be able to:

GENERIC SKILLS

The following generic skills will be acquired and/or enhanced:

COMMUNICATION

• Write clear, concise sentences and paragraphs in program documentation, projects and tests.
• Communicate in written, oral, and diagrammatic form using appropriate formal and information vocabulary and format.
• Respond to oral and written instruction.
• Read and comprehend reference materials, diagrams and reports
• Interpret a range of technical and non-technical instructions (program specifications) through dialogue and refined questioning skills.
• Read and interpret policy and procedure.

MATHEMATICS

• Apply the fundamentals of mathematics to the solution of routine programming problems.
• Apply appropriate formulae to solve common business problems.
• Define precision and accuracy in mathematical calculations and use the rules for significant figures.
• Solve word problems through the use of equations.

INTERPERSONAL

• Complete projects as an effective member of a team.
• Participate effectively in group discussion on technical problems.
• Work with others by co-operating, sharing ideas and constructively resolving conflicts.
  
  

CURRICULUM DETAIL:

Class materials etc. are made available to students on the website. Students are expected to visit the website regularly to read/download these materials, as directed by their professor(s).

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

An average of 60% must be achieved on the tests for the assignments to be counted for the final mark.

The Marking distribution is as follows:

Please note: The Distance Learning version of this course (if available) may have a different grading scheme than the classroom version. Check the information page of the Distance Learning version for details. Students must pass the proctored final exam for any other test and lab assignments to count towards their final mark.

PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT

(PLA) College PLA requirements must be followed. PLA consists of an oral qualifying interview and, if successful, a challenge exam. Depending on the level of success on the challenge exam, a case study may be assigned.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

It is the responsibility of each student to be knowledgeable of the Humber College Academic Regulations and the School of Information Technology Academic Standards and Regulations. Copies of the standards are available in the School of Information Technology main office H221. It is the student's responsibility to retain course outlines for possible future use in support of applications for transfer credit to other educational institutions. **A charge of $5.00 per course outline may apply for additional copies.**

DISCLAIMER

Every effort will be made by the instructor of the course to cover all the material listed. However, in the event of special circumstances (i.e. time constraints due to inclement weather, sickness, technology problems or changes, etc) the order, content and/or evaluation may be changed with prior notification to students and approval from the Dean/Associate Dean