Course details
This hands-on course provides an introduction to basic web technologies, including scripting with HTML5 and CSS3. COMP 1850 is the foundation for several advanced web courses in BCIT Computing. Students are shown how to hand code web pages according to W3C standards using HTML plus style text and content with CSS. In addition to learning the foundational web scripting languages, students receive an introduction to web interface design concepts. Information architecture, and basic interactivity using web forms will also be discussed. There is a brief introduction to JavaScript and the concept of the DOM (Document Object Model). Labs and exercises focus on how to build fluid layouts using CSS flexbox and grid. Students will also create mobile phone and tablet friendly websites using modern mobile-first responsive web development techniques. COMP 1850 is a required course for Web Development Fundamentals and several Associate Certificates including: Applied Web Development, AWD; Applied Computer Information Systems, ACIS; Applied Computer Applications, ACA; Technical Writing, some Business programs, as well as the Computer Systems Certificate, CSC. By the end of this course successful students will be able to design, develop, and deploy effective modern and responsive web sites. After completing COMP 1850 students are prepared to move on to the next level COMP 2132 -Web Development with JavaScript..
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
Cost
$470.72 - $497.83 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Fall 2023
Below are six offerings of COMP 1850 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 34383
Duration
Mon Sep 11 - Mon Dec 04 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 34383
- $470.72
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Dec 04 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Jeff Parker
Course outline
Cost
$470.72
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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Course is 36 hours synchronous online classes. Late registration is not permitted. Class in session October 2 (Truth & Reconciliation) and November 13 (Remembrance Day). No class October 9 (Thanksgiving).
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 34820
Duration
Mon Sep 11 - Mon Oct 23 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 34820
- $497.83
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Oct 23 | Mon, Wed | 13:00 - 16:00 | Downtown DTC |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$497.83
Important information
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This is an intensive 6 week delivery course, it covers the same material as our 12-week offering. Students must attend 2 classes and be prepared to complete twice the amount of homework per week. This 6-week compressed section is aimed at those with prior experience using HTML and CSS. Course is 36 hours on campus. Late registration is not permitted. Class in session October 2 (Truth & Reconciliation). No class October 9 (Thanksgiving).
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 34810
Duration
Tue Sep 12 - Tue Nov 28 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 34810
- $497.83
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Nov 28 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 484 |
Instructor
Chris Harris
Course outline
Cost
$497.83
Important information
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Course is 36 hours on campus. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 33285
Duration
Wed Sep 13 - Wed Nov 29 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 33285
- $470.72
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13 - Nov 29 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Jeff Parker
Course outline
Cost
$470.72
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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Course is 36 hours synchronous online classes. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 33789
Duration
Thu Sep 14 - Thu Nov 30 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 33789
- $470.72
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 - Nov 30 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Dave Tanchak
Course outline
Cost
$470.72
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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Course is 36 hours synchronous online classes. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 34811
Duration
Tue Sep 19 - Tue Dec 05 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 34811
- $470.72
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 - Dec 05 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Lynda Williams
Course outline
Cost
$470.72
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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This course section is delivered entirely online asynchronously. There are no scheduled class times. Course is 36 hours. The typical total commitment for this course is 8-10 hours each week. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Outline, plan and design basic web pages and web sites.
- Write standards compliant HTML using the latest HTML5 semantic tags.
- Plan site and page elements using information design techniques.
- Create imagery and graphics for the web.
- Style text and page elements using CSS3.
- Code mobile-first responsive web sites using media queries.
- Build fluid layouts using CSS flexbox and grid.
- Transfer files to web servers using SFTP.
- Move on to a series of courses in advanced web development.
Effective as of Fall 2020
Related Programs
Introduction to Web Development (COMP 1850) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design
Associate Certificate Part-time
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Computer Applications (ACA)
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Applied Computer Information Systems (ACIS)
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Applied Web Development
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Computer Systems
Certificate Part-time
- Technical Writing
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Web Development Foundations (WDF)
Microcredential Part-time
- Web Development Fundamentals
Statement of Completion Part-time
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