WEB 250: Server Side Scripting
Course Description
Provides an introduction to server-side scripting and web data access using a currently popular server application platform and relational database. Includes variables, control structures, functions, arrays, files, and databases. Creates a data-driven web application that uses Structured Query Language (SQL) to access and update information in a database.
Prerequisite: CAS 125 and WEB 200 with grades of C or better.
Course Outline
- Getting Started with PHP
- Working with Data Types and Operators
- Functions and Control Structures
- Manipulating Strings
- Working with Files and Directories
- Manipulating Arrays
- Working with Databases and MySQL
- Manipulating MySQL Databases with PHP
- Managing State Information
- Developing Object-Oriented PHP
- Error Handling and Debugging
Required Materials
- Textbook
- Internet access and a Harper Blackboard account.
- A computer that can be configured with web server, PHP, and MySQL software as described in the textbook. Harper lab I 205 has computers and software that may be configured as necessary for this course.
Faculty Contact
For questions about this course contact the department coordinator:
Dave Braunschweig
dbraunsc@harpercollege.edu
847.925.6817