Introduction to Web Programming (Online)

Last Updated: Fall 2024

Offered during Fall and Spring Semesters each year. 

Credits: 3 credit hours

Course Information

1. Brief description of the content of the course: Computer Science 106: Introduction to Web Programming is a three-credit hour course designed for students with little or no prior web development experience. Students will learn basic HTML5 concepts, CSS and the fundamentals of developing Web pages using a comprehensive Web development life cycle. The students will also be introduced to advanced Web programming techniques such as JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, SQL and MySQL web developments.
2. Prerequisites or co-requisites: None
3. Textbook Information: Available through Immediate Access

Specific goals for the course

1. Specific outcomes of instruction: As a student in this course, you will embark on a comprehensive study of Web Development & Design Foundations with HTML 5 and CSS. The learning objectives and learning outcomes include:
   1. To teach the fundamentals of developing web pages using a comprehensive web development life cycle.
   2. To acquaint students with the HTML5 and CSS languages and creating web pages suitable for course work, professional purposes, and personal use.
   3. To expose students to common web page formats and functions.
   4. To promote curiosity and independent exploration of World Wide Web resources.
   5. To develop an exercise-oriented approach that allows students to learn by example.
   6. To encourage independent study and help those who are learning how to create web pages in a distance education environment.
   7. To acquaint students with the HTML5 guidelines.
   8. To illustrate how to build real-world, dynamic web pages and add functionality using JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, SQL and MySQL web developments.