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Time Schedule:

Autumn Quarter 2008

Bruce D. Campbell
IND E 498
Seattle Campus

Special Topics in Industrial Engineering

Lecture and/or laboratory.

Class description

This course explores the more practical aspects of enabling E-commerce through the World Wide Web. By investigating the most popular technologies used by organizations to track inventory on-line, students will get hands-on experience implementing a Web-enabled inventory system. Students will gain skills through rigorous use of four popular technical standards: HTML, XML, CGI, and SQL.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Motivation, lecture and in-class exercises.

Recommended preparation

Self-motivation and interest in communication media. Any programming experience a plus.

Class assignments and grading

Two exams. Two projects.

Class participation - 10% In class HTML (including XHTML) and XML Exam - 20% Client-side of Inventory System Project - 30% In class SQL Exam - 10% Client-Server Inventory System Project - 30%

The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

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Date: 03/15/2005