BTI320 - Web Programming on UNIX

Subject Title
Web Programming on UNIX

Subject Description

E-commerce remains one of the fastest-growing aspects of business in recent years, and there is a great demand for people who can plan and implement complete, database-driven web applications that run in a variety of different environments. Focusing on technologies popular on the Linux/Unix platform, this course will provide the student with the skills and knowledge required to create and maintain commercial-quality web sites suitable for database-driven business transactions. The student will learn to build dynamic web applications using popular web programming languages, while leveraging the power of a SQL database. Coverage of security issues will be included.

Credit Status
1 credit (3 units)
Required for BSD - Bachelor of Technology (Software Development)

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Design databases and develop applications that process database contents using a DBMS and a scripting language

2. Design, code, test, and implement programs using a server side scripting language

3. Use a web server

4. Continue the life-long learning process of acquiring new skills and knowledge through formal and self-directed means using information and learning resources

5. Develop and deploy Internet-based applications using current technologies to meet client needs

6. Use written, oral and visual communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, at levels appropriate for a variety of business settings

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