CHILD DEVELOPMENT (TURKISH)
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 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) To gain both theoretical and practical knowledge about physical, cognitive, social-emotional aspects of child development. 4
2) To display actions in professional practice based on ethical principles and values. 5
3) To adopt the principle of lifelong learning, using efficient ways for accessing information. 5
4) To know the stages of child development and to be able to use models / theories efficiently for supporting children's cognitive, affective and psycho-motor development. 5
5) To plan, implement and evaluate professional projects, research and events with a sense of social responsibility, 5
6) To be able to use effective communication methods in counseling and child and family-based guidance. 3
7) To be sensitive to the child and family-related issues taking into account the child's stages of development, and to implement strategies for personal development of child and education methods which are vital for leading effective and productive life. 5
8) To use the education and communication materials according to the child development stage, and to create proper educational environment. 5
9) To take responsibilities in the field of child development and education using interdisciplinary approach, and to use information technologies, and to engage in projects and activities. 5
10) To use health information technologies for research in the field of child development. 5
11) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. 5
12) To become a good example for colleagues and society, and represent efficiently the professional identity using advanced knowledge about child development. 5