Web Development

Unit Code:HIT1091

Credit Points	Duration	Contact Hours	Campus	Prerequisite	Corequisite
12.5 Credit Points	1 Semester or equivalent	36 Hours	Hawthorn, Sarawak	Nil Preclusion: HIT1307 Internet Technologies, HET113 The Internet and World Wide Web 1	Nil Programming would be an advantage, eg HIT1301 Algorithmic Problem Solving, HIT1404 Introduction to Programming in .NET or HIT2080 Introduction to Programming

Credit Points

Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

12.5 Credit Points

1 Semester or equivalent

36 Hours

Hawthorn, Sarawak

Nil

Preclusion: HIT1307 Internet Technologies, HET113 The Internet and World Wide Web 1

Nil

Programming would be an advantage, eg HIT1301 Algorithmic Problem Solving, HIT1404 Introduction to Programming in .NET or HIT2080 Introduction to Programming

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology, Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Network Design and Security) and Bachelor of Science (Computer Science).

Aims & Objectives:

To introduce the technology of the Internet and World Wide Web and to develop an understanding of the technologies associated with programming for the World Wide Web.

Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, you should be able to:

develop web pages using HTML, JavaScript and CSS
demonstrate an understanding of the key technologies of the World Wide Web
describe the protocols of the World Wide Web
design effective and user-friendly web pages using usability principles and style guides
demonstrate an understanding of the history of the Internet and World Wide Web.

Teaching Methods:

Lecture (24 hrs), Tutorial (Labs) (12 hrs)

Assessment:

Assignments, Examination

Content:

Web concepts: definition, history and fundamental concepts
Introduction to HTML, CSS and Web Development processes
HTML / XHTML: logical document structure, syntax, images, links, maps, tables, frames, forms
CSS: style fundamentals, style sheets, formatting, positioning, benefits
W3C standards, validation
Design, Layout and Usability: principles of navigation, usability, page style guides, standards
Protocols and server technology: HTTP, TCP/IP, MIME, URIs, DNS
CGI – Gateway concepts, server technology
Web Servers. Concepts of applications, cookies, sessions
Accessibility: what, why and how, W3C WAI
JavaScript: syntax, object model, event handling, common tasks
Interactivity: DOM, and some evolving technologiesforms processing, common tasks
Style sheets: fundamentals, CSS formatting, CSS positioning, standards
DHTML: dynamic techniques, propietary techniques, data-aware documents
Web design and usability: principles of navigation, usability, style guides, standards
Introduction to XML: syntaxconcepts, DTDs, XSL, applications, XHTML
Multimedia: audio, video, animation, multimedia server and protocol technologyW3C standards.

References:

Carey, P, New Perspectives on HTMLand XHTML: Comprehensive, Course Technology, 2005.
Negrino, T & Smith, D, JavaScript for the World Wide Web, 4th edn, Peachpit Press, 2001.
Teague, JC, DHTML and CSS for the World Wide Web, 2nd edn, Peachpit Press, 2001.
Castro, E, HTML 4 for the World Wide Web, 4th edn, Peachpit Press, 2000.