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 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 Web Development Fundamentals, 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 and 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 PC and file management.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$439.00 - $448.00 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Class will be in session April 17 (Easter). No class May 22 (Victoria Day) or July 3 (Canada Day).
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or
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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.
Class will be in session April 17 (Easter) and May 22 (Victoria Day). No class July 3 (Canada Day).
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or
contact us with your comments or questions.
In Progress and Full
Fall 2017
Below are six offerings of this course for the Fall 2017 term.
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. No class October 9 (Thanksgiving).
No class October 9 (Thanksgiving) or November 13 (Remembrance Day).
Status
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or
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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.
Describe 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.
Deploy 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.
Effective as of Fall 2015
Related Programs
COMP 1850 is offered as a part of the following programs:
Books for Spring/Summer 2017 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.
Web Development and Design Foundations with HTML5 (8th Edition)
Author
Terry Felke-Morris
Publisher
Pearson
Copyright
2017
Binding
Paperback
ISBN
978-0-13432-275-9
Price
$167.95
Required
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 and Design Foundations with HTML5 (8th Edition)
Author
Terry Felke-Morris
Publisher
Pearson
Copyright
2017
Binding
Paperback
ISBN
978-0-13432-275-9
Price
$167.95
Required
Fall 2017
No information on books is currently available for Fall 2017 offerings of this course.
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