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COMP 1850 - Web Development and Design 1

Computer Systems Part-time Studies Course

School of Computing and Academic Studies

Course Details

Learn the fundamental principles and techniques to design and develop effective Web sites. As the foundation for several advanced web courses in the BCIT School of Computing, this hands-on course provides an introduction to basic and advanced web technologies, including HTML5 and CSS3. Students are shown how to hand code web pages according to W3C standards using HTML, style text and content with CSS, and manage files and Web sites using FTP software. Labs and exercises include an introduction to JavaScript and PHP for adding dynamic features with client side and server side scripting and other advanced web technologies courses. In addition, the course will provide an introduction to web interface design concepts, information architecture, and basic interactivity using web forms. Students will have an opportunity to explore social media and web analytics as they relate to web design and development. COMP 1850 is required for the Applied Web Development Associate Certificate as well as the Computer Systems Certificate. By the end of this course successful students will be able to design and build basic web sites as well as move on to COMP 1911 JavaScript Workshop, and/or COMP 1950 Web Development and Design 2. (3.0 Credits)

Prerequisite(s)

COMP 1002, or equivalent knowledge of using a Windows PC and file management.

Cost

$410.34

Spring/Summer 2013

Below are six offerings of this course for the Spring/Summer 2013 term.

CRN 54149

Mon Apr 08 - Mon Jun 24 12 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 08 - Jun 24 Mon 18:00 - 21:00 DTC Rm. 484

Instructor

Jeff Parker

Course Outline

Cost

$410.34

Notes

  1. Class is in session May 20 (Victoria Day).

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.

In Progress

CRN 55111

Mon Apr 08 - Mon Jul 08 12 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 08 - Jul 08 Mon 18:30 - 21:30 BBY SE12 Rm. 324

Instructor

Lynda Williams

Course Outline

Cost

$410.34

Notes

  1. No class May 20 (Victoria Day) or July 1 (Canada Day).

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.

In Progress

CRN 61791

Wed Apr 10 - Wed Jun 26 12 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 10 - Jun 26 Wed 18:00 - 21:00 DTC Rm. 484

Instructor

Jeff Parker

Course Outline

Cost

$410.34

This course offering is full. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.

Full

CRN 55110

Thu Apr 18 - Thu Jul 04 12 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 18 - Jul 04 Thu 18:30 - 21:30 BBY SE12 Rm. 324

Instructor

Dave Tanchak

Course Outline

Cost

$410.34

Notes

  1. The start and end dates have changed from April 11 – June 27 to April 18 – July 4.

This course offering is full. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.

Full

CRN 54150

Sat Apr 20 - Sat Jul 06 12 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 20 - Jul 06 Sat 13:00 - 16:00 BBY SE12 Rm. 324

Instructor

Benjamin Yu

Course Outline

Cost

$410.34

Notes

  1. Class is in session May 18 (Victoria Day) and June 29 (Canada Day). The start and end dates have changed from April 13 – June 29 to April 20 – July 6.

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.

In Progress

CRN 56881

Mon Jun 03 - Fri Jun 14 2 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Jun 03 - Jun 14 Mon - Fri 08:30 - 12:00 DTC Rm. 484

Instructor

TBD

Course Outline

Cost

$410.34

Notes

  1. This course runs from Monday to Friday for 10 days. Students in this class will have access to a lab in the afternoon for additional practice time. This is an intensive delivery format and is not meant for everyone. Students must attend all classes.

This course offering is full. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.

Full

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Outline and plan basic Web pages and sites.
  • Mark up pages by hand using HTML5.
  • Understand the differences between versions of HTML and CSS.
  • Plan site and page elements using information design techniques.
  • Create basic interface elements using Photoshop or similar software.
  • Style text and page elements using CSS3.
  • Use CSS for simple page layout.
  • Understand introductory concepts for client side scripting with JavaScript.
  • Implement Server Side Includes (SSI) and use PHP scripts for basic form processing.
  • Manage Web pages and sites with FTP.
  • Move on to a series of courses in advanced web development.

Related Programs

COMP 1850 is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Computing and Academic Studies

  1. Applied Computer Applications (ACA)
    Part-time   Associate Certificate
  2. Applied Computer Information Systems (ACIS)
    Part-time   Associate Certificate
  3. Applied Web Development
    Part-time   Associate Certificate
  4. Computer Systems
    Part-time   Certificate of Technology
  5. Technical Writing
    Part-time   Associate Certificate

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