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CMU529 Semester 1 · 2025/26 Birmingham Newman University Full-stack Focus

Advanced Web Development

This advanced module builds on basic HTML/CSS knowledge to create full-stack web applications using PHP, MySQL, and Bootstrap. Students develop a complete e-commerce website project with secure authentication, database management, and modern web development practices.

Students

20 students

Credits

20 credits

Level

Undergraduate

Role

Module Leader

Module Overview

This advanced module builds on basic HTML/CSS knowledge to create full-stack web applications using PHP, MySQL, and Bootstrap. Students develop a complete e-commerce website project with secure authentication, database management, and modern web development practices.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to Full-stack Development
  • Bootstrap Framework Fundamentals
  • Bootstrap Components & Customization
  • PHP Fundamentals & Server Setup
  • PHP Forms & Data Processing
  • Database Fundamentals & SQL
  • PHP Database Connectivity (PDO/MySQLi)
  • Session Management & User Authentication
  • E-commerce Core Features (Cart/Catalog)
  • OOP PHP & Security Hardening
  • Modern Tech: AJAX & Frameworks
  • Final Project Development, Testing & Deployment