Web Technology
WEB 1600 Web Design I: Introduction to Web Technology 3 Credits
This course introduces the student to hypertext markup language (HTML),
the language of the Web. Students produce and publish basic Web sites using
HTML/XHTML/cascading style sheets (CSS), forms and tables. Students learn
to use a scanner and graphics program to develop graphics for use in Web pages.
Internet browsers and software used to produce Web pages and to post the pages
to the Web are discussed. Web page design and research skills are developed.
Building of a well-designed Web site is covered. Prerequisite(s): ADMN 1100
or consent of program coordinator
WEB 2000 Dreamweaver/Fireworks 3 Credits
This course is designed to enhance skills and knowledge of the professional
Web author by using cross-platform visual HTML editors, specifically Dreamweaver
and Fireworks, for creating and managing Web sites and pages. The
learner will use a variety of techniques, tools and activities designed to develop
pages for the commercial/professional Web developer standard. The learner will
plan, design, develop, and test fully compliant Web pages which conform to the
specification given. Prerequisite(s): WEB 1600 or CSIT 2230 or consent of
program coordinator for WEB students; no prerequisite for CGT students
WEB 2010 Web Design II: Design Fundamentals 3 Credits
This course teaches hands-on skills and knowledge that Web design professionals
are expected to understand. Students learn how to apply good design
principles as they develop and publish Web sites. General topics include Web site
development essentials (such as the development process, customer expectations,
and ethical and legal issues), Web design elements (such as the site user’s experience,
navigation, usability and accessibility, image files, graphical user interface
site development software, and site publishing and maintenance), Web design
principles and aesthetics, and advanced Web technologies (such as client-side
and server-side technologies and Web databases). Prerequisite(s): WEB 1600
WEB 2110 Flash 3 Credits
This fundamental Web animation course examines and demonstrates essential
elements in creating vector-based graphics using Flash. The topics include
vector versus bitmap images, timelines, special effects and use of plug-ins versus.
HTML-only animations. The emphasis of this course will be on creating high quality
Web pages using principles of layout design, color theory as applicable to
Web design and preparation of text for the Web. Prerequisite(s): WEB 1600 or
CSIT 2230 or consent of program coordinator for WEB students; CGT 1040 and
2040 for CGT students
WEB 2115 Advanced Flash 3 Credits
This course teaches the basics of how to use Actionscript. Students learn
how to use Flash and Actionscript to enhance Web site design. General topics
include how to create Actionscript in external files, use XML documents in
conjunction with Flash, write event handling functions, add interactivity, load
external content, handle data, control timelines and animation, and work with
text, images, sound and video. Prerequisite(s): WEB 2110
WEB 2120 Audio/Video for the Web 3 Credits
This course is designed to familiarize students with the technologies associated
with bringing photographic (film, video and still) images and audio to
the internet environment and enable students to identify and use the tools which
facilitate these media in Web sites. Appropriate media selection, software tools
for encoding various media, delivery system attributes and limitations, associated
file types, audio and video codecs and software players will be discussed.
Students will learn to prepare aural and visual media for the Web by creating and
encoding assigned projects. Prerequisite(s): WEB 1600 or CSIT 2230 or consent
of program coordinator for WEB students; VPT 1030 for VPT students
WEB 2220 E-Commerce 3 Credits
This course teaches students how to conduct business online and how to
manage the technological issues associated with constructing an electronic commerce
Web site. Students will study how implementing technology can
engage cardholders, merchants, issuers, payment gateways and other parties in
electronic transactions. Prerequisite(s): WEB 1600 or 2010
WEB 2300 JavaScript 3 Credits
This course teaches developers how to use the features of the JavaScript
language to design client-side, platform-independent solutions. Students learn
how to write JavaScript programs, script for the JavaScript object model, control
program flow, validate forms, animate images, target frames and create cookies.
Students will also understand and use the most popular applications of JavaScript.
Prerequisite(s): WEB 2010 or CSIT 2230 or consent of program coordinator
WEB 2350 XML 3 Credits
XML document design teaches students how to create intelligent structured
Web documents using the extensible markup language (XML). Students study
the functions and relationships between XML and other members of the XML
family of technologies, including the extensible hypertext markup language
(XHTML) and extensible stylesheet language (XSL). They create and apply styling
to XML documents in a series of hands-on labs that focus on the development
of coding conventions and compliance with the rules for well-formed XML. This
course provides a balance of training in theory, technology and hands-on development.
The skills and concepts taught enable corporations to create consistent
structured documents that can be published to a variety of output formats and
media. The course covers XML document design as well as the basics of CSS,
DHTML and XHTML. Prerequisite(s): CSIT 2230 or WEB 2010
WEB 2400 Web Project Management 3 Credits
This course is designed to help students define the scope of projects; identify
stakeholders, decision makers, and escalation procedures; develop detailed task
lists; estimate time requirements; develop flow charts; identify required resources
and budgets; evaluate project requirements; identify and evaluate risks;
prepare contingency plans; identify interdependencies; identify and track critical
milestones; participate in project phase review; secure needed resources; manage
the control process and report project status. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010; WEB
2010 or CSIT 2230
WEB 2401 Accessible Web Design & Compliance 3 Credits
This advanced course teaches authoring and design of Web pages and sites
that comply with various standards, guidelines, and regulations. It examines
legal requirements and emphasizes best practices and techniques for industry
and e-commerce solutions. Web sites are reviewed for accessibility and usability.
Students learn to apply POUR principles and universal-design concepts to their
own creations, with exercises and projects that accommodate individuals with
assorted disabilities (e.g., visual, mobility, auditory, cognitive). Case studies will
be reviewed, and online resources for creating and accessing Web content will be
used. Site conformance, assessment, maintenance and testing will be addressed
in the context of the W3C WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG),
Section 508, Telecommunications Act, and the ADA. Prerequisite(s): WEB
1600 or 2703 or consent of program coordinator
WEB 2501 Web Special Topics 1-3 Credits
A directed study and utilization of specific applications and software products
within business and industry relevant to Web design. May be repeated,
maximum 3 credits. Prerequisite(s): WEB 1600 or CSIT 2230 or consent of
program coordinator
WEB 2603 Server-side Web Development (PHP/ASP) 3 Credits
This course covers the server-side scripting languages of PHP and ASP
and how the languages interact with a database. PHP and ASP objects will be
covered. Prerequisite(s): CSIT 1810 or WEB 2010
WEB 2703 Adobe Acrobat 1 Credit
This course focuses on the Web authoring tool Adobe Acrobat. Students
will learn to create and publish documents for electronic distribution that can
be viewed by anyone on any computer. Features such as document security, the
ability to create a searchable index of multiple PDF documents, the ability to
capture scanned documents and make them editable, and searchable and forms
creation will be covered. Prerequisite(s): CSIT 2230 or WEB 1600
WEB 2710 Web Design for Mobile Devices 3 Credits
This hands-on course provides students with the skills to develop content
for mobile devices (cell phones, PDAs, etc.) using wireless markup language
(WML), XHTML and CSS. Particular emphasis is given to designing for small
screens, including interface design, usability and aesthetic style. Students also are
provided an overview of the wireless industry, including infrastructure, device
platforms and operating systems, and emerging trends in mobile technologies.
Prerequisite(s): WEB 2010
WEB 2811 Advanced Computer Graphics 3 Credits
This course is designed to enhance the computer skills of those using graphics
programs to prepare images for the Web or for print. Students will learn to
enhance and create digital images using Photoshop; optimize images for speed of
download; place and manipulate type in an image; work with layers and masks;
use filters for special effects; work with background images and transparent gifs;
create image maps; use ImageReady to create animations, slices, Web photo gallery,
and rollovers. Prerequisite(s): WEB 1600 and MDT 2100, or CSIT 2230 or
consent of program coordinator
WEB 2812 Web Design III: Advanced Site Design 3 Credits
This problems-oriented course teaches the use of dynamic graphics elements
to enhance Web pages and sites. Advanced concepts in page layout and
site optimization are studied, with emphasis on principles used to craft dynamic
Web pages that get noticed. Exercises and projects allow students to apply the
principles of Web design to their own sites, which are created in the course.
Prerequisite(s): WEB 1600 and MDT 2100, or CSIT 2230 or consent of program
coordinator
WEB 2902 Web Team Practicum 1 Credit
A directed study and utilization of specific applications and software products
within business and industry relevant to Web design. May be repeated for a
total 3 credits. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 and WEB 2010
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