Web Development Advanced

Course Title: Introduction to Web Development

Course Description: This course serves as an introduction to the fundamental concepts and technologies used in modern web development. Students will learn how to create dynamic and interactive websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, along with other essential tools and frameworks.

Topics Covered:

1. Introduction to Web Technologies:
   • Overview of the Internet and the World Wide Web
   • Client-server architecture
   • Understanding URLs and HTTP/HTTPS protocols
2. HTML Fundamentals:
   • Structure of an HTML document
   • HTML tags and elements
   • Semantic HTML for better accessibility and SEO
3. CSS Styling:
   • Basics of CSS syntax and selectors
   • Styling text, colors, backgrounds, and borders
   • Layout techniques including flexbox and grid
4. JavaScript Programming:
   • Introduction to JavaScript language syntax and variables
   • Control structures: loops and conditional statements
   • DOM manipulation for dynamic web content
5. Responsive Web Design:
   • Principles of responsive design
   • Media queries for adapting to different screen sizes
   • Mobile-first approach and viewport meta tag
6. Introduction to Version Control:
   • Basics of Git and GitHub for collaborative development
   • Version control workflow: commit, push, pull, and merge
7. Introduction to Web Development Frameworks:
   • Overview of popular front-end frameworks like Bootstrap and React
   • Advantages and use cases for using frameworks in web development
8. Introduction to Backend Development:
   • Overview of server-side programming languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, Ruby)
   • Basics of database management systems (e.g., SQL, MongoDB)
   • RESTful APIs and server-client communication

Prerequisites: No prior experience in web development is required. Basic knowledge of programming concepts and familiarity with using a computer and the internet are recommended.

Assessment: Assessment will be based on a combination of quizzes, projects, and assignments designed to reinforce the concepts covered in lectures and labs.

Course Outcomes: By the end of the course, students will have gained the skills and knowledge necessary to:

• Create well-structured and visually appealing websites using HTML and CSS
• Develop interactive web applications using JavaScript
• Understand the basics of responsive web design and version control
• Utilize frameworks and libraries to streamline web development processes
• Begin exploring backend development concepts and server-side programming

Textbook: “Web Development and Design Foundations with HTML5” by Terry Felke-Morris (8th Edition) or equivalent.

Additional Resources:

• Online tutorials and documentation for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other tools covered in the course.
• Web development communities and forums for further learning and support.

Note: This course syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor to better suit the needs of the students and to accommodate any updates in web development technologies and best practices.