CIS234M: PHP and MySQL Web Development

Theory Hours 2 Lab Hours 2 Credits 3

Building upon the skills taught in CIS124M and CIS224M, introduces the world of Embedded PHP programming and MySQL database management. These open source entities are the tools of choice for small retail web entrepreneurs. Students focus on the structure of PHP, learn to embed the code in a standard HTML format, create a MySQL database and perform the administrative tasks associated with such a database. Also covers working in all the data types, coding functions, Object-Oriented concepts and error handling in a PHP application. Students are required to set up a small online store to establish their skill in working with PHP and MySQL and to create an online presence for this store. Prerequisites: CIS124M and CIS224M with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of the instructor.