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Overview: |
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A 7-week in-depth program covering Web development
using Ruby on Rails. Topics include Rails basics; Ruby fundamentals;
Rails installation; Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture; ActiveRecord and database migration;
ActionController, ActionView, REST and ActiveResource; test-driven development; application security;
deployment and scaling; and Ajax support.
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Professional
software development experience and basic knowledge of Web technologies are required to take full advantage of the curriculum.
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This program makes use of the College of Computing and Digital Media's
Course OnLine (COL) technology, which
captures all lecture elements (audio, visual, whiteboard, and classroom PC) and makes
it available for online viewing. Only enrolled students have access to view this material
and it is only available while the program is in session.
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Dates & Location:
Autumn Quarter
2008 |
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Application deadline: Aug.
29, 2008
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Tuition deadline: Sept.
5, 2008 |
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Classes begin: Sept.
29, 2008 |
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Classes end: Nov.
12, 2008 |
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Classes meet on Monday and
Wednesday evenings (5:45pm-9pm) and in the morning
(9am-12:15pm) on approximately half of the
Saturdays, at DePaul University's
Loop Campus at 243 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago,
IL. |
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Online Section: Students may elect to register in an online section of the course.
For more information about the online section, click here. |
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DePaul University reserves
the right to cancel any program prior to that program's first
class meeting. |
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Course
Credit: |
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The Ruby on Rails Program is an accredited course
of DePaul University, which follows the quarter system
(as opposed to the semester system).
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Course #: IPD 365
Credit hours: 6 undergraduate |
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The credit hours are awarded to those who successfully
complete the program's academic requirements. Course requirements include programming,
design and connectivity assignments. No quizzes or exams are given.
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The ability to apply these credit hours to a degree program is
always determined by the college granting the degree.
To view course transfer guidelines for DePaul's College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM),
click here. |
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Textbooks: |
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Reading materials for
certificate programs consist of textbooks and
supplementary handouts. Textbook readings are
considered preparatory in nature and are typically
assigned prior to lectures; supplementary handouts
are frequently distributed in class to provide
additional information.
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Textbooks for Autumn Quarter 2008:
To be announced.
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Fees:
Autumn Quarter
2008 |
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Tuition fee: $2,350.00
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Application fee: $40.00
(non-refundable) |
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Full payment of tuition must
be received by the Institute for Professional
Development office before the start of the program. |
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Applicants who wish to use
the university's DePEPER Plan (DePaul University's
Extension Plan for Employer Reimbursement) must return the DePEPER Plan
Application to the Institute for Professional Development Office.
Submitting this application to any other DePaul office may delay
the student's registration process. Information
about this plan, along with an application form, is found
here.
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The university's refund
policy allows a return of 100% of tuition (minus
a separate $25 registration fee) if the student
drops the Ruby on Rails Program by October 13, 2008. |
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Application
Procedure |
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You may apply
online. Or, to apply via fax, mail,
or in person, print out and complete the Application
Form. |
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Application fee: $40.00
(non-refundable) |
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Payable by check made out to DePaul University, or by credit card. For
credit card payment, print out and complete the Payment
by Credit Card Form. |
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DePaul University
Institute for Professional Development
Ruby on Rails Program
243 S. Wabash Avenue, Room 301
Chicago, IL 60604-2300
Tel: (312) 362-6282
Fax: (312) 362-5679
E-Mail: ipd@cdm.depaul.edu |
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