MGDP1265 XHTML
This course will introduce students to the basics of XHTML (the web markup language) and prepare them for more advanced studies. Students will learn XHTML from the ground up, beginning with solid HTML concepts. Standards-based instruction will stress designing for backward and forward compatibility, usability, and accessibility. Students will develop and publish Web pages that include XHTML techniques while using tables, frames, and forms.
Prerequisite
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR
ENGL0901 and Qualifying score on computer literacy assessment test OR
CPLT1200
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Apply the basics of the World Wide Web coding standards
Apply basic text formatting
Assign internal and external hyperlinks
Use color for design schemes
Utilize images integrated with coding techniques for use in a web site
Demonstrate linking pathways
Compare ordered/unordered lists
Construct tables for tabular data
Explore cascading style sheets
Verify XHTML code using a validator
Determine web usability to web site design
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Disability Services assists students with disabilities who need accommodations to access programs, services and college activities. If this applies to you, please contact the DS Office on your campus to initiate the accommodations process.
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Credit Details