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Computer Systems
COMP 1950 - Intermediate Web Development and Design

This course follows on from COMP 1850 in more depth and introduces new topics and techniques for developing effective web sites. Students will gain a deeper understanding of HTML and CSS. Additional JavaScript topics prior to COMP 1911 are also covered. Focusing on the most current versions of HTML, CSS and JavaScript, students will learn to combine these to create SEO-friendly content that utilizes stylesheets for presentation and JavaScript for behaviour. Topics will include: Current and emerging trends in HTML, detailed use of CSS for layout and presentation, introduction to JavaScript frameworks such as jQuery, leveraging Server Side Includes (SSI) for re-usable code, creating templates for Content Management System. COMP 1950 is a required course for the Applied Web Development Associate Certificate and is an elective in Web Application Software Development, as well as the CST Diploma. Students receive hands-on exposure to industry-standard web development methodology and will be able to design and build intermediate level websites. Prerequisites: COMP 1850 or equivalent HTML and CSS knowledge. (3 Credits)

Winter 2012


Jan 10-Mar 2712 Weeks$410.25CRN: 70405
Jan 10-Mar 27Tue18:30-21:30BBY SE12 324
Instructor: Alistair Calder
Note: For more information on the availability of this course, please contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF].
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Jan 12-Mar 2912 Weeks$410.25CRN: 70406
Jan 12-Mar 29Thu18:30-21:30DTC 371
Instructor: Alistair Calder
Note: For more information on the availability of this course, please contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF].
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Mar 12-Mar 232 Weeks$410.25CRN: 79048
Mar 12-Mar 23Mon-Fri08:30-12:00DTC 484
Note: This class runs from Monday - Friday for 10 days. Students will have access to the lab in the afternoons for additional practice time. This is an intensive delivery format. Students must attend all classes. The dates have changed from March 19 - 30, 2012 to March 12 - 23, 2012.
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