This course builds on the concepts and issues discussed in Web Programming 1 surrounding software development for programs that operate on the web and the Internet. Existing and emerging web development topics to be covered include web applications, web services, enterprise web development, markup languages, and server-side programming.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Describe the features of Web 2.0.   
2. Compare and contrast Web 1.0 and 2.0.  
3. Apply knowledge to hands-on projects on an Internet server.  
4. Demonstrate programming knowledge of PHP.   
5. Apply knowledge to administer Internet applications.  
6. Apply knowledge to implement Joomla.  
7. Apply knowledge to create Joomla plugins.

Course Schedule and Topics

This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week. The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time).

Week 1: Unit 1 – Introduction to Web 2.0 Technologies

Week 2: Unit 2 – Compiling Server Software From Source

Week 3: Unit 3 – Introduction to PHP

Week 4: Unit 4 – Advanced PHP Programming

Week 5: Unit 5 – eCommerce Applications

Week 6: Unit 6 -Joomla CMS  

Week 7: Unit 7 – Joomla Module Development

Week 8: Unit 8 -Server Performance

Week 9: Unit 9 -Course Review and Final Exam

Learning Guide

The following is an outline of how this course will be conducted, with suggested best practices for students.

Unit 1: Introduction to Web 2.0 Technologies

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 2: Compiling Server Software From Source

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Programming Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 3: Introduction to PHP

• Peer assess Unit 2 Programming Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Programming Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz

Unit 4: Advanced PHP Programming

• Peer assess Unit 3 Programming Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Programming Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 5: eCommerce Applications

• Peer assess Unit 4 Programming Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Programming Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 6: Joomla CMS

• Peer assess Unit 5 Programming Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Programming Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz

Unit 7: Joomla Module Development

• Peer assess Unit 6 Programming Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Programming Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 8: Server Performance

• Peer assess Unit 7 Programming Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Read the Unit 9 Learning Guide carefully for instructions on the Final Exam
• Take the Review Quiz
• Complete and submit the anonymous Course Evaluation

Unit 9: Course Review and Final Exam

• Read the Learning Guide and take the Review Quiz, if you haven’t already done so
• Prepare for, take, and submit the Final Exam
• The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time); exact dates, times, and other details will be provided accordingly by your instructor