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COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
SEN4422 Scripting Languages Spring 2 2 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi PINAR BÖLÜK
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The study of scripting languages and their applications introduces the student to new ways of programming, and leads on to the area of component-based software, a technology of great importance to the next generation of software systems.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Describe the nature of scripting languages in general
2. Analyze software modeling of real world problems to develop solutions based on scripting and database systems
3. Define and describe HTML Document Object Model and client scripting using JavaScript
4. Analyze server side programming using PHP
5. Analyze other server side scripting languages such as Perl, Python
6. Analyze CSS and XSLT
7. Analyze database driven web applications
8. Describe web servers technology and Apache configuration essentials
9. Define and develop AJAX applications and understand how different AJAX applications are from traditional web applications

Course Content

Introduction to Scripting Languages; Web scripting Essentials & anatomy of the web applications; Markup languages and a quick HTML tutorial; Adding interactivity to web pages; Javascript essentials; CSS, XML & XSLT; A quick introduction to PHP; MySQL basics; Introducing AJAX; JSON; Server Technologies : Configuring Apache Web Server

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Scripting Languages
2) Web scripting Essentials & anatomy of the web applications
3) Markup languages and a quick HTML tutorial
4) Adding interactivity to web pages, Javascript essentials
5) CSS, XML & XSLT
6) A quick introduction to PHP
7) PHP Language properties and constructions
8) PHP / Midterm I
9) PHP Variables, globals, syntax, Loops, decisions, functions/methods, arrays, files, strings etc.
10) Object Oriented PHP; MySQL basics and developing database driven PHP applications
11) AJAX Fundamentals
12) AJAX / Midterm II
13) JQuery; JSON
14) Server Technologies : Configuring Apache Web Server

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Steven A. Gabarro, “Web Application Design and Implementation”, Wiley, ISBN: 0-471-77391-3
References: Online resources, manuals

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Laboratory 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 2 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 2 % 20
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 16 2 32
Presentations / Seminar 1 4 4
Project 1 24 24
Homework Assignments 2 5 10
Midterms 2 4 8
Final 1 6 6
Total Workload 126

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and computer engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 2
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. 3
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or computer engineering research topics. 3
6) Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. 2
7) Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write active reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.