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CSTP 1206: Introduction to Internet Programming & Web Applications
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Computer Systems Tech Diploma
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Building on the foundation learned in CSTP 1106, students are further exposed to Javascript as a main scripting language on the web on both the client and server side. Related frameworks and runtime environments such as Node.js and Express.js are introduced.
Students learn how to use the MVC (Model-View-Controller) template to design and develop web applications that work through browsers and have both client side and server side dynamic back-ends. Students develop hands-on projects using No-SQL databases such as MongoDB, Postgresql and the use of REST API (Representational State Transfer) frameworks. Students will be able to use Javascript in depth for both front end and back end components of simple Web applications. Students will use a Git repository to document their progress throughout their projects.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
CSTP 1105, CSTP 1106.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Setup a suitable webapp development environment
- Build a basic to advanced RESTful web app back-end
- Build distributed capabilities into an MVC service-web application
- Use common representation/transport/application protocols for distributed systems
- Demonstrate proper team collaboration for application development
- Use Javascript for both front end and back end components of a simple web application and webpage
- Use a shared code repository to develop an application
- Use Node.JS and related frameworks such as Express.js to add in-depth interactivity to a web application
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 25
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 35
Total Hours: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 35
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
50 |
Individual programming assignments developing components of a web app containing both front end and back end components |
|
Project |
20 |
A complete project; hands-on practice of most topics learned in class. Details of project specified by the instructor |
|
Exam |
30 |
In-class exam, either a midterm or final |
Course topics
- Javascript for interactive Web application
- MVC distributed application framework
- Node.js and Express framework
- No-SQL database: MongoDB
- RESTful webapp back-end
- JSON(Javascript Object Notation) document format and DOM(Document Object Model) constraint
- Git and Gitflow (for code versioning)
- Representation/transport/application protocols for distributed system
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.