COMP 1850 - Introduction to Web Development
Computer Systems Part-time Studies Course
School of Computing and Academic Studies
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Course Details
Learn the fundamental principles and techniques to design and develop effective web sites. As the foundation for several advanced web courses in BCIT Computing, this hands-on course provides an introduction to basic and advanced web technologies, including scripting with HTML5 and CSS. Students are shown how to hand code web pages according to W3C standards using HTML, style text and content with CSS and how to build mobile phone and tablet friendly websites using modern mobile-first responsive web development techniques. In addition to learning the foundational web scripting languages, the course will provide an introduction to web interface design concepts, information architecture, and basic interactivity using web forms. A brief introduction to JavaScript and the concept of the DOM (Document Object Model) will be discussed. COMP 1850 is a required course for Web Development Fundamentals, 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, develop and build basic web sites. They will be prepared to move on to COMP 1950 Web Development and Design 2 as well as COMP 2015 Introduction to JavaScript and jQuery.
Prerequisite(s)
COMP 1002 or equivalent knowledge of using a Windows 10 PC and file management on a network.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$442.84 - $477.97 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Spring/Summer 2020
Below is one offering of this course for the Spring/Summer 2020 term.
CRN 56883
Duration
Mon Apr 20 - Mon Jul 13 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Apr 20 - Jul 13 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
Michael Whyte
Course Outline
Cost
$467.43
Notes
- Late registration is not permitted. The start and end dates have been changed from April 06 – July 06 to April 20 – July 13. No class May 18 (Victoria Day).
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
In Progress
Fall 2020
Below are eight offerings of this course for the Fall 2020 term.
CRN 33478
Duration
Mon Sep 14 - Mon Dec 07 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 14 - Dec 07 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | BBY |
Instructor
Michael Whyte
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$477.97
Notes
- Late registration is not permitted. No class on October 12 (Thanksgiving).
Status
CRN 34383
Duration
Mon Sep 14 - Mon Dec 07 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 14 - Dec 07 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | DTC |
Instructor
Jeff Parker
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$467.97
Notes
- Late registration is not permitted. No class on October 12 (Thanksgiving).
Status
CRN 34820
Duration
Mon Sep 14 - Mon Oct 26 6 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 14 - Oct 26 | Mon/Wed | 13:00 - 16:00 | DTC |
Instructor
Jeff Parker
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$467.97
Notes
- This is an accelerated delivery of a 12 week course and is not meant for everyone due to the fast pace and work load. Students must attend all classes. Late registration is not permitted. No class on October 12 (Thanksgiving).
Status
CRN 34810
Duration
Tue Sep 15 - Tue Dec 01 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 15 - Dec 01 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | DTC |
Instructor
Chris Harris
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$467.97
Notes
- Late registration is not permitted.
Status
CRN 33285
Duration
Wed Sep 16 - Wed Dec 09 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 16 - Dec 09 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | DTC |
Instructor
Jeff Parker
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$467.97
Notes
- Late registration is not permitted. No class on November 11 (Remembrance Day).
Status
CRN 47087
Duration
Wed Sep 16 - Wed Dec 09 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 16 - Dec 09 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | BBY |
Instructor
Michael Whyte
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$477.97
Notes
- Late registration is not permitted. No class on November 11 (Remembrance Day).
Status
CRN 33789
Duration
Thu Sep 17 - Thu Dec 03 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 17 - Dec 03 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | BBY |
Instructor
Dave Tanchak
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$477.97
Notes
- Late registration is not permitted.
Status
CRN 34811
Duration
Tue Sep 15 - Tue Dec 01 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 15 - Dec 01 | Online |
Instructor
Lynda Williams
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$442.84
Notes
- Internet delivery format.
- This course section is delivered entirely online via the internet. There are no face to face sessions in this section of COMP 1850. Please provide your current e-mail address upon registration. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Full
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 CSS.
- 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 Spring/Summer 2020
Related Programs
COMP 1850 is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Social Media and Digital Marketing
Part-time/Distance & Online Learning Statement of Completion - User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design
Part-time Associate Certificate
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Computer Applications (ACA)
Part-time Associate Certificate - Applied Computer Information Systems (ACIS)
Part-time Associate Certificate - Applied Web Development
Part-time Associate Certificate - Computer Systems
Part-time Certificate - Technical Writing
Part-time Associate Certificate - Web Development Fundamentals
Part-time Statement of Completion
Books & Supplies
The BCIT bookstore carries textbooks, general reference books, software, and stationery. Please visit bcit.ca/bookstore for more information.
Spring/Summer 2020
Books for Spring/Summer 2020 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering you are considering.
BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore
If you are taking this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore.
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| Web Development & Design Foundations W Html5, 9Th Ed | |
|---|---|
| Author | Felke-Morris |
| Publisher | Ph |
| Copyright | 2019 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| ISBN | 978-0-13480-114-8 |
| Price | $179.95 |
| Optional | |
BCIT Distance & Online Learning Bookstore
If you are taking this course through either Distance Education or Online Learning, please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Distance & Online Learning Bookstore.
| Web Development & Design Foundations W Html5, 9Th Ed | |
|---|---|
| Author | Felke-Morris |
| Publisher | Ph |
| Copyright | 2019 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| ISBN | 978-0-13480-114-8 |
| Price | $179.95 |
| Optional | |
Fall 2020
Books for Fall 2020 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering you are considering.
BCIT Burnaby Bookstore
If you are taking this course, but are not taking it through either Distance Education or Online Learning, nor at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Burnaby Bookstore.
| Web Development & Design Foundations W Html5, 9Th Ed | |
|---|---|
| Author | Felke-Morris |
| Publisher | Ph |
| Copyright | 2019 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| ISBN | 978-0-13480-114-8 |
| Price | $179.95 |
| Optional | |
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