Web Application Programming and Hacking (WAPH)

Course Description

This course introduces both fundamental and advanced techniques in web application programming and hacking. You will explore front-end development with HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and back-end with PHP and MySQL, alongside learning about common web vulnerabilities and their defenses.

Instructor & Contact

• Instructor: Dr. Phu Phung (phu@udayton.edu)
• Grader: Amruth Raj Bitla (bitlaa1@udayton.edu)
• Office Hours: Wednesdays 10am–12pm (online) & 2–3:30pm (JHH 180)

Topics Covered

• HTML, CSS, JavaScript fundamentals
• AJAX, jQuery, and RESTful APIs
• PHP, MySQL, database connectivity
• Web security: XSS, SQLi, CSRF, Session Hijacking
• Secure coding principles
• Git and GitHub deployment

Projects & Hackathons

• Lab exercises (4)
• Hackathon exercises (4)
• Individual projects (2)
• Team project & final presentation