The purpose of the program is to prepare students with the necessary skills and academic knowledge for entry-level technical positions in a Web site development, administration and design environment. The program also provides an integrated approach to Web site design by providing instruction in client-side Web site design techniques and Web site management procedures through converging theoretical concepts and practical applications.
Courses that develop this integrated approach to Web site development include the study Web scripting languages such as HTML, XML, JavaScript, PHP, ASP and AJAX ; Web graphic packages such as Photoshop, Flash, and Fireworks ; and Web authoring tools such as Dreamweaver and SharePoint Designer
Program Listing of Courses:
Computer Operating Systems
This course is an introduction to the Windows XP operating system as well as the Vista operating system. Students install, configure and troubleshoot both operating systems and prepare for certifications in both systems
Small Business Management
This course provides instruction in the theory, tools and techniques for launching and managing entrepreneurial businesses. Topics include exploring entrepreneurial opportunities and the related ethical, legal and regulatory environments; determining competitive advantage strategies; developing business plans; analyzing sources of funding; developing marketing strategies, risk and insurance, contract considerations; and evaluating financial performance.
Database Management and Design
This course provides theoretical instruction in the analysis, design, implementation, and administration of database systems. Topics include an introduction to the database environment and development process; business rules and entity-relationship and object-oriented modeling; logical and physical database design; client-server architectures and distributed and object-oriented databases; and data, data administration, and data warehousing. The practical aspects of a database management system are demonstrated using Microsoft Access 2007
Database Applications
SQL is an advanced database language. Data manipulation in a relational database model is studied with the use of SQL. The addition, changing and deletion of data is examined, as well as conducting database queries. Microsoft SQL Server is the programming environment used, and this course helps to prepare motivated students for the Microsoft exam
Web Design Fundamentals
This course provides the opportunity to develop knowledge and skill in planning well-designed, effective client-side Web sites that meet an organization\'s business objectives and address appropriate audience requirements. Topics include evolution of Web site design, the Web medium, software engineering and Web engineering principles, problem definition and exploration, requirements analysis and specification, Web site and Web page design, Web site implementation and testing, and Web site promotion and maintenance.
Markup Language Programming
This course provides instruction in the fundamentals, standards and compliance of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) as well as an overview of Dynamic HTML, Extensible HTML (XHTML) and Extensible Markup Language (XML). Topics include creating HTML documents and adding text, graphics, and multimedia; using tables, frames, and forms; designing Web pages and scripting for HTML; and structuring data with XML.
Web Graphics
This course provides the opportunity to develop knowledge and skill in bitmapped and vector graphics using Photoshop and Fireworks.
Photoshop topics include working with file size and format, using Web-safe color palettes and managing colors, image masking and image compression, Graphic Interface File (GIF) and Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) file formats, using tools to alter photographs, and applying filters and effects.
Fireworks topics include creating canvases and paths; working with drawing tolls and text; and using image mapping, animation features and imported files.
Web Scripting
This course presents the concepts and syntax of JavaScript programming for adding dynamic content and interactive elements to Web page. Topics include JavaScript programming fundamentals; integrating JavaScript and HTML; creating pop-up windows, adding scrolling messages, and validating forms; enhancing the use of image and form objects; and using cookies, arrays, frames; working with styles and content control using DHTML; positioning with DHTML; and advanced DHTML features.
Server-Side Scripting
This course provides an opportunity to use the Common Gateway Interface (CGI) with Perl and Active Server Pages (ASP) to develop programs and scripts on Web servers. Topics include the role of CGI and Perl in Web-based systems; Perl fundamentals and CGI programming with Perl; input and output capabilities and controls; managing Web page hit counters, business forms, and text files; developing e-mail solutions; working with relational databases; managing CGI security issues; working with objects, methods, and properties in ASP; ASP and e-commerce applications; and managing ads and tables of content through ASP and AJAX.
Web Animation
This course provides the opportunity to develop knowledge and skill in bitmapped and vector graphics using Flash. Topics include creating graphic elements, turning objects into animations, adding pictures and sound to Flash movies, using ActionScripts for interactivity, and putting Flash movies on the Web.
Cllient-Side Web Site Development
This course provides instruction in Dreamweaver, a Web authoring tool, in the design and implementing of Web pages and Web sites. Topics include creating Web sites and Web pages; working with HTML, links, and URLs; managing images and text; working with tables, forms, frames and colors; using cascading style sheets (CSS), layers and JavaScript and managing Web sites.
WEB Capstone Project
Students from the Web Development and Design discipline work in project teams on an industrially sponsored or instructor-approved web project. The project teams perform all facets of setting up a fully functional web site. Students analyze a web project\'s needs, design a system to meet those needs, design a prototype and finally develop a web site. Students will be required to perform problem identification; formulation of design specifications; and integration of criteria based on customer needs.
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