teaching_theory_computer_science
Theoretical Computer Science
Course Overview
This course introduces students to the basics of theoretical computer science.
Level: Undergraduate
Prerequisites: Basic programming knowledge (any language)
Duration: 12 weeks (3 hours/week lecture + 2 hours/week lab)
Course Instructor: Soumya Banerjee
Course Website: https://neelsoumya.github.io/teaching_theory_computer_science/
Course Materials
Course content and materials can be found in the following files:
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
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Course Structure
Module 1: Web Fundamentals (Weeks 1-2)
- How the web works (HTTP, DNS, Client-Server architecture)
- HTML5 structure and semantics
- Forms and input validation
- Introduction to development tools
Module 2: Styling with CSS (Weeks 3-4)
- CSS selectors and specificity
- Box model and layout techniques
- Flexbox and Grid
- Responsive design and media queries
Module 3: Introduction to PHP (Weeks 5-6)
- PHP syntax and data types
- Control structures and functions
- Working with forms and user input
- Sessions and cookies
Module 4: Database Integration (Weeks 7-8)
- MySQL fundamentals
- PHP and MySQL integration
- Prepared statements and security
- Building a CRUD application
Module 5: Advanced Topics (Weeks 9-10)
- Authentication and authorization
- File uploads and handling
- Error handling and debugging
- Introduction to MVC pattern
Module 6: Project & Deployment (Weeks 11-12)
- Final project development
- Security best practices
- Web hosting and deployment
- Performance optimization
Required Materials
- Setup instructions
- Installation guide
- Text Editor (VS Code recommended)
- XAMPP or MAMP (local development environment)
- Modern web browser (Chrome/Firefox with DevTools)
- Git for version control
Recommended Resources
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Dr. Chuck’s PHP Course: A comprehensive course on PHP programming available on YouTube.
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Dr. Chuck’s Web Development Course on YouTube: A playlist of free video lectures covering web programming concepts.
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W3Schools: A comprehensive resource for learning web technologies including HTML, CSS, and PHP.
Acknowledgements
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Support
- Office Hours: [TBD]
- Discussion Forum: [TBD]
- Teaching Assistants: [TBD]