Module tutor Credit value 10 Module type New course Notional learning hours

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1 Module Specification 1. Factual information Module title M275 Web Development using PHP and Level 2 MySQL Module tutor Credit value 10 Module type New course Notional learning hours 2. Rationale for the module and its links with other modules This course complements the level three M359 course. It provides practical introduction to developing web applications using open-source technologies. PHP and MySQL are widely used open-source technologies that are ideal for quickly developing database-driven Web applications. This module covers the basics of the PHP language, how to set up and work with a MySQL database, and then how to use PHP to interact with the database and the server. This module equips the student with practical industry relevant experience using open-source software development tools and languages. 3. Aims of the module The aim of this module to provide our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop dynamic web applications using open source software tools such as PHP and MySQL on an Apache server. Students will be able to write server-side scripts in the PHP language, process user data submitted from Web forms, design and create databases for various kinds of Web applications and design and implement 3-tier Web apps using PHP and MySQL. Upon completion of this module the students integrate and implement the PHP scripting language and the MySQL database system to develop secure, dynamic websites and master the web technologies necessary to develop a complete e-commerce solution 4. Pre-requisite modules or specified entry requirements Normally, students are expected to have completed study of their level 1 M105 before they can undertake the T275 module. Module specification template Page 1 of 7

2 5. Intended learning outcomes A. Knowledge and understanding Learning and teaching strategy Upon completion of this module the student will 1. know how to develop and implement a three tier secure web 25% face-to-face tutorial sessions application using PHP and MySQL. TMA work 2. understand and gain knowledge in PHP programming 3. understand the technologies of website development 4. be able to develop web application using the protocols and languages introduced in this modules. 5. know the basic concepts and methodologies behind server side web development. 6. understand the server side web design and development life cycle Course textbook and support material B. Cognitive skills Learning and teaching strategy Upon completion of this module the student will be able to 1. demonstrate a range of problem-solving strategies. 2. analyse and evaluate web applications 3. critically evaluate others and own work 25% face-to-face tutorial sessions TMA work Course textbook and support material Module specification template Page 2 of 7

3 C. Practical and professional skills Learning and teaching strategy Upon completion of this module the student will be able to: 25% face-to-face tutorial sessions 1. design and develop a database enabled web site using PHP web TMA work pages Course textbook and support material 2. develop simple databases using basic MySQL. 3. develop PHP web pages that connect to a database. 4. implement a wide range of web applications D. Key transferable skills Learning and teaching strategy Upon completion of this module the student will be able to: 1. effectively communicate oral and written 25% face-to-face tutorial sessions 2. Team work TMA work 3. orally present a Web site design and implementation 4. effectively manage resources and time Course textbook and support material Module specification template Page 3 of 7

4 6. Indicative content. The following chapters from the textbook "PHP and MySQL Web Development, 4/e" will be covered: 1. PHP Crash Course 2. Storing and Retrieving Data 3. Using Arrays 4. String Manipulation and Regular Expressions 5. Reusing Code and Writing Functions 6. Object-Oriented PHP 7. Exception Handling 8. Designing Your Web Database 9. Creating Your Web Database 10. Working with Your MySQL Database 11. Accessing Your MySQL Database from the Web with PHP 12. Advanced MySQL Administration 13. Advanced MySQL Programming 7. Assessment strategy, assessment methods and their relative weightings TMA Work: 20% MTA: 30% Exam: 50% 8. Learning Outcomes Assessment map Assessment A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 C4 D1 D2 D3 D4 tasks TMA Module specification template Page 4 of 7

5 MTA Final 9. Teaching staff associated with the module Tutor s name and contact details TBA Contact hours 10. Key reading list Author Year Title Publisher Location Welling & Thomson 2009 PHP and MySQL Web Development, 4/e Addison-Wesley Professional Julie C. Meloni 2008 Sams Teach Yourself PHP, MySQL and Apache All in Sams Publishing One, 4/E Marc Wandschneider 2006 Core Web Application Development with PHP and Prentice Hall MySQL Tricia Ballad and William Ballad 2009 Securing PHP Web Applications Addison-Wesley Professional Golemon 2006 Extending and Embedding PHP, 1/e Sams Publishing Gutmans, Bakken & Rethans 2005 PHP 5 Power Programming, 1/e Prentice Hall Coggeshall 2005 PHP 5 Unleashed, 1/e Sams Publishing Schlossnagle 2004 Advanced PHP Programming, 1/e Sams Publishing Cosentino 2003 Advanced PHP for Web Professionals, 1/e Prentice Hall Quigley & Gargenta 2007 PHP and MySQL by Example, 1/e Prentice Hall Ullman 2011 PHP for the Web: Visual QuickStart Guide, 4/e Peachpit Press Nick Kew 2007 Apache Modules Book, The: Application Development with Apache, 1/e Prentice Hall Module specification template Page 5 of 7

6 10. Key reading list Author Year Title Publisher Location James Lee Brent Ware 2003 Open Source Development with LAMP: Using Linux, Apache, MySQL, Perl, and PHP Addison-Wesley Professional 11. Other indicative text (e.g. websites) Sams Teach Yourself PHP and MySQL: Video Learning Starter Kit, Sams Publishing, ISBN-10: X Julie C. Meloni ISBN-13: Publisher: Sams Publishing Copyright: 2009 Format: Video with Booklet; 80 pp Setting up a Windows development environment WAMP (Windows/Apache/PHP/MySQL) ( Setting up a Linux development environment LAMP (Linux/Apache/PHP/MySQL) ( Setting up a development environment XAMP ( 35 Video lectures on Fundamentals of PHP programming ( 27 Video lectures on Basics of PHP ( Module specification template Page 6 of 7

7 12. Disability Accommodation Enquiries for academic accommodations by students with a documented disability and /or learning difficulties should be directed to the module tutor. 13. Academic Honesty All AOU students should be committed to uphold the AOU's Honor Code which states that AOU students should: accept responsibility for learning conduct themselves with honor and integrity at all times not deceive not plagiarize not fabricate not commit professional misconduct not lie not cheat not steal not personate not accept the actions of those who plagiarize, cheat, lie, or steel report violations of the Honor Code Students should know that ignorance of the university rules and regulations will not be accepted as an excuse for violation of the AOU's Honor Code For additional information please visit: Module specification template Page 7 of 7