The course will enable students to learn about organizing the content on online platforms.
Course |
Learning Outcomes (at course level) |
Learning and teaching strategies |
Assessment Strategies |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
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24MRM425 |
CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (Practical)
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CO628: Understand what a Content Management System is and how it differs from traditional, flat websites CO629: Successfully organize and present content in WordPress CO630: Select and integrate extra WordPress features CO631: Modify the appearance and layout of WordPress website CO632: Build, install, configure and customize retail store online with Open cart. CO633: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Group Discussion, Tutorials, Case Study
Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, presentations |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation |
Website Planning and development: Types of websites, Understanding
Domain and Webhosting, Building Website/Blog using CMS WordPress, Using
WordPress Plug-ins, Creating website and performing functions. Introduction
client-server technologies: comparison between client-side and server-side
scripting.
Introduction PHP and MySQL: Benefits of using PHP MySQL, Setup of PHP
Environment, Testing the Page, Troubleshooting Installation Error. Embed
PHP in HTML / HTML in PHP, PHP Data Types Variables in PHP, Super Global
Variables, Operators in PHP, Conditional Statements, Loops (For, While, Do
While, For each)
PHP Functions: Using Functions in PHP, User defined Functions, Predefined
Functions, Common Functions, String Functions, File Functions, Date
Functions, Mail Function. Introduction to PHP Cookies and session
Arrays and Array Functions: Why use Arrays, Types of Arrays, Creating
Arrays, Accessing Arrays, Array Functions, Using Array Functions.
Working with PHP MyAdmin: Creating Databases, Types of Databases,
Creating Tables in Database, Specifying Field Data Types, Selecting the Most
Appropriate Data Type Adding, Field Modifiers and Keys, Selecting a Table
Type Altering Tables, Altering Table and, Field Names, Altering Field
Properties, Adding and Removing Fields and Keys, Altering Table Types,
Backing Up and Restoring Databases and Tables, Backing Up Databases and
Tables, Restoring Databases and Tables from Backup, Dropping Databases
and Tables, Viewing ,Database, Table, and Field Information
Opencart: Installation, Converting PSD into Opencart, Module installation,
Setting Permalinks, Customizing contact form, use of payment integration and
customization, Forum and Newsletter plugin, Working with Database, use of
Tags, Opencart URL and menu structure, Adding products and category
The Definitive Guide to Getting Started with OpenCart 2.x For Beginners, iSense Labs
Instant E-commerce with OpenCart: Build a Shop How-to Kindle Edition, Murat Yilmaz, Packt Publishing
WordPress for Beginners 2020: A Visual Step-By-Step Guide to Mastering WordPress, Andy Williams,
· Learn to Design a Website for Your Business, Using WordPress for Beginners
· BEST Website Development Methods, for Building Advanced Sites EFFORTLESSLY to Full Optimization, Creating Content and More, Michael Nelson, David Ezeanaka, AC Publishing
E-RESOURCES:
· https://www.proquest.com/ebookcentral/docview/2133365813/68A052BB33924753PQ/1?accounti d=176612&parentSessionId=RQjfoHozpd4YQ8oqLRo8o2aob2NrJ3%2Ft5LTWisDPsKM%3D https://www.youtube.com/embed/iEjFk8BdL12