An intermediate-level examination of the theory and practice of developing server-side applications for the World Wide Web. Students will learn practical techniques for designing and implementing data-driven Web sites through the use of server-side processing. Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and some programming language is required. Prereq: IT 403 and a programming course.

Provides the opportunity to apply academic experience in settings associated with future professional employment. Proposals for the internship must be approved by the instructor prior to registration. Students may receive compensation for their internship work. Prereq: permission. Information Technology majors only.

Topics include database architecture, schema design and definition, entity-relationship diagrams, data retrieval and update, and indexing performance. Architectures for single-user, multi-user, client-server, and web access are introduced. The relational data model is emphasized but alternative database models, such as semi-structured and object models, are introduced. Database administration topics include examination of metadata information, data integrity, and management of users and privileges, performance tuning, transactions, isolation levels, and security. Ethics of data protection are introduced. Students develop skill in SQL. Not open to CS majors. Prereq: IT 505.