CSci 4608 Principles of Web Programming

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This class will focus on technologies and programming languages used in Web programming. The list of languages/tools that we will consider in this class includes HTML, ASP, Javascript, XML, Java applets, Java servlets and JSP, and PHP. We will not have time to go into details of any of these, but this class will study the underlying principles of different Web tools and explore the differences between them (when would you use a particular tool, what are limitations of each, etc.). The only programming experience assumed for this class is basic knowledge of Java (at the CSci 2101 level). Some basic knowledge of HTML is preferred, but not required. This is a two-credit class.

On this page you will find information about:

Class meetings

When: Tu, Th. 1 - 1:50pm
Where: Sci 1030 (occasionally class meetings will be held in the lab Sci. 2610).

Instructor

Elena Machkasova
Office: Sci 2325, Phone: 6308
Office hours: TBA
e-mail: elenam@morris.umn.edu
Kevin Logan is a TA for this class. Kevin will be available to answer questions about software installation and other software-related questions.

Textbooks and other resources

This class is unusual in the sense that there are no designated textbooks. We are covering such a variety of technologies and languages that it's impossible to find a book that covers all (or even a majority) of them. You are encouraged to use various online resources and/or books on these subjects. Some book choices are discussed below. If you get your own copy of any of these books, try to share it with others in the class. You might want to "donate" it to the lab when you are not using it. If you do, make sure to write your name and your phone number and/or e-mail address on the book so that it can be returned to you. If you are using books in the lab, please do not take them away and handle them gently.

These books are available in Morris library (the link goes to the Wiki page for the book which has a link to the library record). We will have a copy of each of these books in the lab.

If you would like to recommend a book that's not on this list, please let me know, I'll include it here.

Grading

The grade for this course will be based (approximately) on the following:
Problem sets 20%
Project assignments 40%
In-class quizzes 10%
Midterm exam 20%
Class participation (in-class questions, Wiki postings, etc.) 10%

Class policies

Basic Grading Scheme: (100-90)% A; (90-80)% B; (80-70)% C; (70-60)% D; below 60% F. Small adjustments may be made for particularly good final exams, class average and other signs of individual effort.

Official Grading Policies:
Grades:
A achievement that is outstanding relative to the level necessary to meet course requirements.
B achievement that is significantly above the level necessary to meet course requirements.
C achievement that meets the course requirements in every respect.
D achievement that is worthy of credit even though it fails to meet fully the course requirements.
S achievement that is satisfactory, which is equivalent to a C- or better (achievement required for an S is at the discretion of the instructor but may be no lower than a C-).
F (or N) Represents failure (or no credit) and signifies that the work was either (1) completed but at a level of achievement that is not worthy of credit or (2) was not completed and there was no agreement between the instructor and the student that the student would be awarded an I (see also I)
I Incomplete. Assigned at the discretion of the instructor when, due to extraordinary circumstances, e.g., hospitalization, a student is prevented from completing the work of the course on time. Requires a written agreement between instructor and student.
Academic dishonesty in any portion of the academic work for a course shall be grounds for awarding a grade of F or N for the entire course.

Other class policies

Exams and quizzes are open book, open notes. You may use any printed materials and any materials handwritten by you. You may use your own graded problem sets and quizzes.

Problem set collaboration policy:
Problem sets are individual work, unless specified otherwise. Discussion with other students (or anyone not in this class) should be limited to general approaches to the problem. All discussions that significantly contributed to a solution must be acknowledged in the beginning of the problem solution.

Credits:
One credit is defined as equivalent to an average of three hours of learning effort per week (over a full semester) necessary for an average student to achieve an average grade in the course. For example, a student taking a four credit course that meets for three hours a week should expect to spend an additional nine hours a week on coursework outside the classroom.

It is University policy to provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities. This publication/material is available in alternative formats to persons with disabilities upon request. Please contact the instructor or the Disability Services office, 589-6178, Room 362 Briggs Library to discuss accommodation needs.


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