Programming for the Web

Catalog description

IST 256 will provide students with the knowledge and skills to create both basic and more dynamic web-based content pages and applications. The course will first focus on acquiring competencies in core web development languages including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, then move on to more advanced topics such as information architecture, incorporation of multimedia, and the use of application programming interfaces (APIs) and application development frameworks for the web. The course will follow an active learning pedagogy and incorporate a substantial project component. The first part of the course consists of introduction of web programming concepts, techniques, and tools. Students will demonstrate understanding of the course content by building web pages via individual and group activities. The latter half of the course will involve more in-depth project work both as individuals and in groups.