CSCI/CINF 4230 Web Application Development
Course Syllabus  
Spring 2008

TEXT BOOK

	Beginning ASP.NET 2.0 in C#: From Novice to Professional By Matthew MacDonald. ISBN: 1-59059-572-6 1185 pp. Published: Jan 2006 Price: $49.99
	Webmaster in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition by Stephen Spainhour, Robert Eckstein. ISBN: 0-596-00357-9 576 pp. Published: Dec 2002 Price: $34.95

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COURSE GOALS

This course teaches students how to develop software for web applications. The concepts of client-server computing in e-commerce, theories of usable graphical user interfaces, and models for web-based information retrieval and processing are covered. After the completion of this course, students are expected be able to evaluate and use various common software tools and languages for Internet application development.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Survey of software tools, languages and techniques for internet application development. We will be studying the software design, interface design, and code development of the client-side and server-side web applications. The class will be very practical and require small to median-size extensive programming assignments.
Specific topics that are included are HTML, XHML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, DHTML, ASP.NET and ADO. NET  with C#.

METHODOLOGY

Lecture and interactive problem solving.

APPRAISAL

Team Project: 15% of the total
Individual Homework: 15% of the total
Midterm Exam: 35% of the total
Final Exam: 35% of the total

GRADING

91+ = A; 89+ = A-;
87+ = B+; 83+ = B; 80+ = B-;
77+ = C+; 73+ = C; 70+ = C-;
67+ = D+; 63+ = D; 60+ = D-;
0+ = F;

READING

We will read from the recommended text book, various sources on the web, and slides that will be made available on the web site. The schedule for the readings are given on the schedule web page.

OTHER POLICIES

1. Homework:
   • All homework must be typed not hand-written and must be submitted with an envelope attached with the given cover page ( section 01 & section 03).
   • Homework is due exactly at the prescribed time. No late homework is accepted.
   • Turn in the paper copy of a homework assignment in class and submit the softcopy of the assignment through your WebCT account at http://courses.cl.uh.edu:8900/.
   • Any questions or complaints regarding the grading of an assignment or test must be raised within one week after the score or the graded assignment is made available (not when you pick it up).
2. There are no make-up tests except in verified medical emergencies and with immediate notification.
3. Providing answers for any examination when not specifically authorized by the instructor to do so, or, informing any person or persons of the contents of any examination prior to the time the examination is given is considered cheating.
4. Penalty for cheating will be extremely severe. Use your best judgment. If you are not sure about certain activities, consult the instructor. Standard academic honesty procedure will be followed for cheating and active cheating automatically results F in the final grade. Please check University of Houston - Clear Lake's Online Policies Web site for additional information.
5. You are expected to come fully prepared to every class.
6. No incomplete grade under nearly all situations.
7. There is no formal attendance policy. However, you are responsible for everything discussed in class. You may receive a zero for lack of participation.
8. Pay very careful attention to your email correspondence. It reflects your communication skills. Avoid use non-standard English such as "how r u?" in your email message. In addition, I recommend you put the class number 4230 and a brief summary of your question in your email subject. For example,

   Subject: CSCI4230 A question on HTML forms.

9. I immediately discard anonymous emails.
10. The ringing, beeping, buzzing of cell phones, watches, and/or pagers during class time is extremely rude and disruptive to your fellow students and to the class flow. Please turn off all cell phones, watches, and pagers prior to the start of class.

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