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: Spring Quarter 2013
This program is closed. The next session will offered in the autumn.
Only an online section will be conducted this quarter. There will be one lecture posted each week, beginning April 16, 2013. Some of the material will be pre-recorded as of the program start date. To view a sample video, visit http://www.vimeo.com/3703345.
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 Spring Quarter 2013: There are no textbooks for this session.
Fees: Spring Quarter 2013
Tuition fee: $1,125.00
Application fee: $40.00 (non-refundable)
Textbooks are a separate purchase to be made by students.
Full payment of tuition must be received by the Institute for Professional Development office before the start of the program. The tuition fee for this program is not included in the university's tuition package for full-time undergraduate students. 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 Monday, April 22, 2013.
Fees are 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.
Application & Registration Procedure
The first step is to apply for admission using the Institute for Professional Development's online application; or, to apply via fax, mail, or in person, print out and complete the Application Form. Upon admission, the Institute office will contact the prospective student with registration information and instructions.