ARCHITECTURE
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 Fall	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)	Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2)	Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3)	Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4)	Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5)	Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6)	Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7)	Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8)	Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9)	Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10)	Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.