CSIS 314 Client–Server Systems

An image of ARPANET in 1974

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to constructing complete information systems based on the client–server model. On the client side, we introduce graphical user-interfaces, their design and implementation, as well as commonly used tools such as database access clients and report generators. On the server side, we introduce database management systems and the use of server-side programming tools that provide connectivity for clients and access to database systems. Along the way, students are introduced to the basics of distributed computing and computer networks.

CSIS 314 is supported by GitHub Education and the GitHub Education Student Developer Pack.


Instructor

J. Walker Orr, Ph.D.
Office hours: WMR 221 (see schedule)


Texts

required


Resources

Objectives

Students will put their programming skills to use in constructing a complete end-to-end information system solution. This will often be their first opportunity to construct a non-trivial system of software.

Students will be introduced to a number of topics that are covered in more detail in other courses. This introduction serves two purposes:

Course Organization

In addition to regular lectures and written assignments, this course will include a substantial programming project that will result in the construction of a complete end-to-end information system solution. Programming assignments may be carried out in one or more prescribed high-level languages. Instruction in the use of these languages will be provided.

The course will include regular homework and/or programming assignments. Unless otherwise specified, assignments are due 5 minutes before midnight on the due date. There will be no credit given for late assignments (without an excused absence)—turn in as much as you can.

Reading assignments should be completed before the lecture covering the material. Not all reading material will be covered in the lectures, but you will be responsible for the material on homework and exams. Quizzes over the assigned reading may be given at any time.


Collaboration

See the GFU CS/IS/Cyber policies for collaboration and discussion of collaboration and academic integrity. Most students would be surprised at how easy it is to detect collaboration in programming—please do not test us! Remember: you always have willing and legal collaborators in the faculty.

Almost all of life is filled with collaboration (i.e., people working together). Yet in our academic system, we artificially limit collaboration. These limits are designed to force you to learn fundamental principles and build specific skills. It is very artificial but intensional for your own benefit. The only way for you to learn is by doing the work.

To be clear, do not:


Engineering Your Soul

The mission and vision statement of the Computer Science & Information Systems (CSIS) program states that our students are distinctive by "bringing a Christ-centered worldview to our increasingly technological world."

As one step towards the fulfillment of this objective, each semester, the engineering faculty will collectively identify an influential Christian writing to be read and reflected upon by all engineering faculty and students throughout the term. As part of the College of Engineering, CSIS students participate in this effort, known as Engineering Your Soul (EYS). This exercise will be treated as an official component of every engineering course (including CSIS courses) and will be uniquely integrated and assessed at my discretion, typically as a component of the quiz grade.

Students have three options for satisfying the EYS requirement.

The deadline for all of these options is the Wednesday the week after the group meetings.

All the reflections should be posted to the canvas EYS course. A reflection should be 100 or more words and should consist of your personal thoughts on the book and/or meeting, not simply a summary of the book.


University Resources

If you have specific physical, psychiatric, or learning disabilities and require accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Office as early as possible so that your learning needs can be appropriately met. For more information, go to ds.georgefox.edu or contact Rick Muthiah, Director of Learning Support Services (503-554-2314 or rmuthiah@georgefox.edu).

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) on the Newberg campus provides all students with free writing consultation, academic coaching, and learning strategies (e.g., techniques to improve reading, note-taking, study, time management). The ARC, located in the Murdock Learning Resource Center (library), is open from 1:00–10:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 12:00–4:00 p.m. on Friday. To schedule an appointment, go to the online schedule at arcschedule.georgefox.edu, call 503-554-2327, email the_arc@georgefox.edu, or stop by the ARC. Visit arc.georgefox.edu for information about ARC Consultants' areas of study, instructions for scheduling an appointment, learning tips, and a list of other tutoring options on campus.


Anonymous Feedback

At any point in the term, you can leave anonymous feedback via this form. If there is something you want or need to tell me about the course feel free to leave a comment.


Spiritual Formation

Besides EYS, I am always available to discuss the Christian faith if you have any questions or doubts. Send me an email, come by my office hours, or talk to my after class, Christ is the reason I am at GFU, I always have time to talk about faith.

Grading

The final course grade will be based on:

Grading Scale

Tentative Schedule

Week 1

Introduction to Networking and Unix

Reading: SQL: Lesson 1

1/16

MLK, Jr. Holiday – no class

Week 2

SQL Select

Reading: SQL: Lesson 2–14, 18; SQL Select

Week 3

SQL Update, Insert, Delete

Reading: SQL: Lesson 15–16, 20; SQL Insert, SQL Update, & SQL Delete

Week 4

HTTP, The Web, & PHP

Reading: PHP Intro, Syntax, Variables, Echo, Types, Operators, If-Else, Arrays & Mulitdimensional Arrays

2/11

Mid-semester break – no class

Week 5

PHP

Reading: PDO Reference, My PDO Example & REST Reference

Week 6 – 7

REST

Week 8

PHP Session & Security

Reading: PHP Sessions

Week 9

HTML

Reading: HTML Reference

Week 10

CSS

Reading: CSS Reference

Week 11

JavaScript

Reading: JavaScript Reference & Tutorial

Week 12

Spring Break

Week 13 – 14

JavaScript & Ajax

Reading: Ajax

Week 15

Special Topics
  1. GFU
  2. CSIS
  3. J. Walker Orr
  4. CSIS 314

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