Bo Cen
Contact
- bcen@ualberta.ca
Courses
EXSM 3932 - HTML
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of HTML (HyperText Markup Language), the foundational markup language used for structuring content online. The basics of building a webpage using HTML, as well as up-to-date best-practices with the most recent HTML specification will be covered.
EXSM 3934 - CSS
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), used to add style and layout to web pages. In this course, students will be introduced to the CSS language, and how it can be leveraged to style a responsive web page and format content into a desirable layout. Topics covered in this course include selectors, pseudo-selectors, the box model, flexbox, grid layout, media queries and others.
EXSM 3937 - Databases
Learn how to efficiently store and recall large volumes of data by using SQL (Structured Query Language) relational databases. SQL is essential for storing data in software projects and websites of any size. In this course, students will explore databases through MariaDB (MySQL) and examine the topic of data normalization. Topics include table creation, table relationships, data manipulation, subqueries, and more.
EXSM 3951 - Python Project
Stretch your abilities as you integrate the theory, methods, and tools you have learned from previous courses to apply these to a project using Python. Mirroring industry practice, you will work as part of a team, use source control technologies and project management systems as a means to collaborate efficiently. Prerequisite EXSM 3950
EXSM 3952 - Django
Django is a high-level Python Web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design. Extend your knowledge of Python by learning how to make web applications using Python's Django framework with an SQL database. Topics include MVC (Model-View-Controller), PIP, and creating and configuring a Django project. Prerequisite: EXSM 3950
EXSM 3953 - Django API
Building upon your knowledge of Python and Django, you will explore web applications through the development of a web API capable of receiving requests and sending responses using Django API. Prerequisite EXSM 3952
EXSM 3954 - Django API with React
The final course in the Python stream, this class combines knowledge of Django API and React to develop interactive full-stack web applications. Prerequisite EXSM 3953 and EXSM 3940