Selection Process

Course	Hours
Semester 1
Technology Career Essentials	45.00
E-Portfolio I	30.00
Graphics Theory and Applications I	45.00
Introduction to HTML	60.00
Software Fundamentals	60.00
Technical Communications	60.00
Web Interface Design Principles	60.00
Semester 2
Advanced HTML	45.00
Business Teams	45.00
E-Portfolio II	30.00
Graphics Theory and Applications II	45.00
Internet Communications	45.00
Multimedia Web Development I	45.00
SQL Programming	45.00
Web Programming	60.00
Semester 3
Business Case Project	45.00
E-Portfolio III	30.00
HTML and Applications	60.00
Internet Marketing and Promotion	45.00
Multimedia Web Development II	60.00
Web Project Management	45.00
General Education Elective

Semester 1

Technology Career Essentials

Course Number: GNED058

Employers hire people who are successful in demonstrating important social, emotional and essential employment skills. This course allows you to understand and further develop positive social and emotional learning, and how to manage yourself and others now and in your careers in today's technology world. You learn emotional intelligence including self awareness, successful self-management, interpersonal awareness and relationship management to help you interact with others including teams. It also includes effective learning techniques, dealing with a diverse individual and global workplace, methods to appreciate and develop a positive work ethic and an innovative problem solving and adaptable mind. These skills are taught with an individual, team, business and customer focus. These success skills are what technology employers are looking for in their employees and this course can help you towards being triumphant in your technology career.

Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00

E-Portfolio I

Course Number: BUSN058

This ongoing portfolio project is intended to incorporate and demonstrate the student's new skills and knowledge as the Web Developer program progresses over three semesters. In this first segment, students will research examples of e-portfolios and establish their own style and preferences for a portfolio. Students will also establish the initial design and content of their e-portfolio.

Units: 30.00
Hours: 30.00

Graphics Theory and Applications I

Course Number: COMP108

There are many software programs available for Web graphics development. Many of these programs can be learned more easily and utilized more fully with an understanding of visual/graphic design. Topics in this course will include the various types of graphics, the Web palette, colour reduction, file compression, and working with layers, formats and file sizes.

Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00

Introduction to HTML

Course Number: COMP106

The ability to create HTML documents from scratch and work within existing HTML documents is key to the Web development process and an asset to a Web development team. Beginning with HTML 3.2 and advancing to HTML 4.0 (DHTML), students will learn how to use HTML to create a basic Web site. Through all levels of HTML learning, the student will learn about the various browser capabilities and reverse compatibility issues, and be required to cross browser test and troubleshoot their HTML code.

Units: 60.00
Hours: 60.00

Software Fundamentals

Course Number: COMP086

This course provides a foundation for a variety of topics in Applied Computing and Engineering Science including algorithmic solutions and the algorithmic process, information processing, computer programming as well as the system development life cycle. This introduction will focus on algorithmic design and computer solutions using object oriented principles. Lecture material will provide an introduction to the theory and logic behind today's computer oriented society and computer programming in an object oriented environment. Hands on computer labs will allow the student to apply and reinforce the principles of algorithm development and programming in an object oriented environment.

Units: 60.00
Hours: 60.00

Technical Communications

Course Number: COMM032

This course, designed specifically for students in technology-based programs, stresses the development of technical communication as it applies to workplace and academic needs. Students will prepare a variety of technical documents and in the process learn to apply standard rules of usage. Key applications include lab reports, proposals, research reports, documenting sources, editing and proofreading strategies, and spoken presentations.

Units: 60.00
Hours: 60.00

Web Interface Design Principles

Course Number: COMP276

Proper interface design is critical to the success of a web site. In this course, students will learn about the design principles used in the planning and development of an intuitive, usable web interface. Throughout the course, on-line examples of best practices and modern web design standards will be showcased and discussed.

Units: 60.00
Hours: 60.00

Semester 2

Advanced HTML

Course Number: COMP107

HTML 4.0 (DHTML) is a powerful tool for delivering a range of advanced functionality within a Web site. Understanding the core elements of DHTML and creating DHTML from scratch will provide the developer with the foundation for ongoing DHTML development and advancement in the workplace. The power of DHTML will be practiced through the creation of various style sheets and dynamic menus combined with JavaScript.

Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00

Business Teams

Course Number: SOCI125

Learn about the movement towards getting work done through teams in organizations, and develop the knowledge and skills to thrive in this area. This course meets the General Education requirements primarily in the areas of Work and the Economy and Social Understanding, as well as touching Civic Life, Personal Development, and Cultural Understanding.

Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00

E-Portfolio II

Course Number: BUSN059

This ongoing portfolio project is intended to incorporate and demonstrate the student's new skills and knowledge as the Web Developer program progresses over three semesters. In this second segment, students will begin to establish their e-portfolio presence on the World Wide Web. They will research and establish their own domain name. Employing their skills in web design, they will create a prototype of their e-portfolio web site and begin to add their content.

Units: 30.00
Hours: 30.00

Graphics Theory and Applications II

Course Number: COMP109

Building on the foundation of Graphics Theory and Applications I, this course moves to more advanced applications of tools and techniques of Web graphic design. The primary focus of the course will be the conversion of graphic layout elements to HTML through the use of advanced techniques such as Web slicing and creating hot spots.

Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00

Internet Communications

Course Number: COMP110

Creating content for the Web requires specific communication and presentation skills. This course will cover how to plan and create content for on-screen viewing, including descriptive information, instructions, forms, transaction messages, and error pages. In addition, writing for an international audience, creating web pages that are accessible, and ensuring copyright compliance will be discussed.

Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00

Multimedia Web Development I

Course Number: COMP111

The first of two courses, Multimedia Web Development I is designed to build basic technical competencies in the appropriate use of multimedia for business, commerce and educational applications. The course examines the various file types in current use including audio, video, movie and Flash files: online playback systems: browser plug-ins: and the preparation/optimization of multimedia for Web delivery. Although the course focuses on the technical aspects of multimedia, students will be encouraged to parallel their learning through assessment of the design and use of multimedia applications in various contexts (business, commerce, education).

Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00

SQL Programming

Course Number: COMP088

This course introduces students to large database operations. It will look at the structure of a major database and the software for accessing it. Students will use the industry standard Structured Query Language (SQL) to access the database. They will also look at database administration issues such as access, security, backup, recovery, and import and export utilities.

Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00

Web Programming

Course Number: COMP113

With today's interactive and dynamic Web sites, a Web developer must understand and be able to use appropriate programming elements. In this course, the student will be introduced to client- and server-side scripting (PHP and MySQL) in the creation of common online applications such as feedback forms, membership sites, and shopping carts.

Units: 60.00
Hours: 60.00

Semester 3

Business Case Project

Course Number: BUSN028

Students will work through a comprehensive business case which will culminate in the development and deployment of a dynamic web site.Co-requisite:Web Project Management (COMP264)Pre-requisites:Advanced HTML (COMP107)Graphics Theory and Application II (COMP109)Internet Communications (COMP110)Teams in the Workplace (SOCI064)

Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00

E-Portfolio III

Course Number: BUSN060

This ongoing portfolio project is intended to incorporate and demonstrate the student's new skills and knowledge as the Web Developer program progresses over three semesters. In this third and final segment, students will complete the design and content of their e-portfolio web site. The web site will be required to reflect current web standards as defined by the W3C.Pre-requisite:E-Portfolio II (BUSN059)

Units: 30.00
Hours: 30.00

HTML and Applications

Course Number: COMP114

Continuing to build on their HTML and Web programming skills, students will create data-driven Web sites using a variety of techniques. The emphasis will be on remote site development, dynamically-created design, and content management. Development will be done using ASP.NET.

Units: 60.00
Hours: 60.00

Internet Marketing and Promotion

Course Number: COMP115

Search engines, blogs, podcasting, e-mail - these are only some of the tools used in the rapidly changing field of internet marketing and promotion. Successful campaigns rely on strategic use of these technologies. This course will focus on the principles of online marketing from a developer's perspective. Students will explore industry best practices, examine current trends and engage in the marketing planning process.Pre-requisites Technical Communications (COMM032)Internet Communications (COMP110)Introduction to HTML (COMP106)

Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00

Multimedia Web Development II

Course Number: COMP112

The second of two courses, Multimedia Web Development II builds on concepts and applications learned in Multimedia Web Development I. In this course, students will produce and present audio, video, Flash and Quick Time components for use in a multimedia Web site.Pre-requisites Multimedia Web Development I (COMP111)Graphic Theory and Design II (COMP109)Advanced HTML (COMP107)

Units: 60.00
Hours: 60.00

Web Project Management

Course Number: COMP264

This course is designed to help students develop their skills in managing web projects. Students will learn how to identify and plan a web development project and work toward achieving their project goals. Following the introduction of a project planning model, students will work on a team to develop their communication, team building and project planning skills. Students will analyze case studies, use templates and examine real-world issues as they move through the design, build and delivery phases of their own web project.Co-requisite:Business Case Project (BUSN028)Pre-requisites:Advanced HTML (COMP107)Internet Communiations (COMP110)Teams in the Workplace (SOCI064)

Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00