Web Development with Python Program
Overview
A 5-week program addressing the issues of agile development of business-critical Web applications. The program covers the WSGI protocol for talking to the Web server; the Model-View-Controller software engineering pattern; embedding Python® code in HTML/CSS/JavaScript; database layer abstraction using an Object Relational Mapper; using Ajax with Python; and running the Google
TM App Engine platform. Coding will be done using the jQuery library and web2py
TM, an open-source Web framework written and programmable in the Python programming language.
Admissions requirements: The program is designed for application developers, system analysts, database administrators, and technical support professionals. Applicants should have a solid programming background as well as knowledge of HTML and CSS.
Dates & Location: Winter Quarter 2010
Application deadline: Dec. 17, 2009
Tuition deadline: Jan. 4, 2010
Classes begin: Jan. 19, 2010
Classes end: Feb. 16, 2010
Winter Quarter: Only an online section will be scheduled. One lecture per week is scheduled to be posted, beginning on Tuesday, January 19th. To view a sample video, click here.
DePaul University reserves the right to cancel any program prior to that program's first class meeting.
Course Credit:
The Web Development with Python Program is an accredited course of DePaul University, which follows the quarter system (as opposed to the semester system).
Course #: IPD 359
Credit hours: 2.5 undergraduate
The credit hours are awarded to those who successfully complete the program's academic requirements. Course requirements include programming assignments.
Course credit and final grade information will be available through the Institute for Professional office upon the program's completion, and will be reflected on the university's system at the end of the university's regular academic quarter.
Textbooks:
Reading materials for certificate programs consist of textbooks and supplementary handouts. Textbook readings are considered preparatory in nature and are typically assigned prior to lectures; supplementary handouts are frequently distributed in class to provide additional information.
Textbooks for Winter Quarter 2010:
Textbook(s): To be determined
Fees: Winter Quarter 2010
Tuition fee: $1,000.00
Application fee: $40.00 (non-refundable)
Full payment of tuition must be received by the Institute for Professional Development office before the start of the program.
The university's refund policy allows a return of 100% of tuition (minus a separate $25 registration fee) if the student drops the Web Development with Python Program by January 25, 2010.
Application Procedure
You may apply online. Or, to apply via fax, mail, or in person, print out and complete the Application Form.
Application fee: $40.00 (non-refundable)
Payable by check made out to DePaul University, or by credit card. For credit card payment, print out and complete the Payment by Credit Card Form, found in the IPD Quick Links.