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Course Details
This course introduces the fundamentals of creating dynamic, interactive Web pages using PHP technology. Topics include: an introduction to PHP, PHP syntax, using variables HTML forms and PHP, doing math in PHP, using strings, basic control structures, using arrays, creating functions, working with files and directories, using databases in PHP, employing cookies, creating Web applications, and debugging PHP scripts.
Pre-requisite: MDIA 1205, MDIA 2205 and MDIA 3207 or equivalent. This course will be delivered entirely online, however, is an asynchronous course which does not require that you meet each week at a specific time. You will be expected to meet assignment deadlines according to the schedule on the course outline and directions of the instructor.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Describe the basic structure and syntax of PHP coding
Illustrate how to use variables in PHP code
Employ HTML forms to interface with PHP pages
Use mathematical functions to do calculations in PHP pages
Use string functions in PHP pages, including encryption and decryption
Illustrate how control structures can enhance PHP output
Describe how arrays can increase PHP functionality
Create and use functions in PHP pages
Manipulate files and directories on a PHP server
Set up and configure a MySQL database
Interface PHP pages with a MySQL database
Use cookies to personalize PHP output
Create PHP Web applications
Effective as of Fall 2013
Related Programs
MDIA 4325 is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
Web Technologies Part-time/Distance & Online Learning Certificate
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