Course Calendar 2011-2012 - Champlain College Saint-Lambert

Computer Science (continued)
420-413-LA
Client/Server Web Programming
(Concentration course for Computer Science students
only)
This course introduces PHP, a widely‐used open source
server‐side web scripting language. PHP is ideal for web
page development, database interaction, and the
creation of dynamic web sites. Students will build on
their programming knowledge from previous courses,
learning how to efficiently organize PHP code to produce
professional-quality Web sites by using PHP developer
techniques and PHP utilities. Topics such as state
management, file manipulation, OOP, data validation,
database connectivity, and exception handling will be
covered. XML will also be introduced and used in
conjunction with PHP to store, manipulate and view
data. As well as writing complete scripts, students will be
asked to modify and correct existing scripts as a means of
improving their debugging and code analysis skills. This
is an excellent opportunity for students to learn how to
create practical, robust and maintainable web
applications and understand professionally written PHP
code. This course assumes that the students are familiar
with HTML and SQL, and have previous programming
experience.
5 hours/week Units: 2.66
Prerequisite: 420-311 & 420-312
420-511-LA
Entrepreneurship for IT: Be Your Own Boss
(Concentration course for Computer Science students
only)
This course will take students through the process to
conceive, create, run and potentially sell a business. The
goal is to provide solid background with practical
application of important concepts for our students that
may have limited experience in an entrepreneurial
environment. The course relies on classroom discussion,
participation, guest speakers, basic case analysis and the
creation of a business plan based on each student’s
specific area of interest.
Class: 2 hours/week Lab: 1 hour/week Units: 1.66
Prerequisite: 350-921 & 360-921
Successful completion of all 420 courses from semester
1 through 4
420-512-LA
Advanced programming using Visual Studio
(Concentration course for Computer Science students
only)
In this course the fundamentals of Web application
implementation using ASP.NET will be covered.
Microsoft’s ASP.NET will be used to develop multi-tier
web applications. We examine key features such as Web
Forms, server controls, user controls, state management,
validation of user input, site navigation, application of
themes, as well as, ASP.NET’s tracing and debugging
features. Web applications that use master pages, call
Web services, incorporate XML data and use ADO.NET to
access databases will also be developed. All sample
code, demonstrations, and lab exercises are given in
either Visual Basic and / or C#. This course assumes that
the students are familiar with HTML, client‐side and
server‐side scripting, SQL, and a Microsoft .NET‐based
programming language.
5 hours/week Units: 2.66
Prerequisite: 420-412 & 420-413
420-513-LA
Database System Administration
(Concentration course for Computer Science students
only)
The second in a database course sequence related to
ORACLE technology that deals with the administration
and implementation of a relational database system.
Students will gain a conceptual understanding of the
Oracle database architecture and how its components
work and interact with one another. Students will also
learn how to create an operational database and
properly manage the various structures in an effective
and efficient manner. Topics covered may include:
embedded SQL; PL/SQL; advanced/optimized SQL
queries; transaction management including concurrency
and recovery; schema refinement; higher‐level normal
forms; integrity; security; and database administration
development.
5 hours/week Units: 2.66
Prerequisite: 420-411 or 420-412