CIS*1050 - Web Design and Development

Delivery Options Online

Course Description

An introduction to the basics of designing and developing a website. It examines the basic concepts, technologies, issues and techniques required to develop and maintain websites. The course is suitable for students with no previous programming experience.

Learning Outcomes

Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to successfully design and implement a website
Define protocols and systems used on the Web (e.g., HTML, HTTP, URLs, CSS)
Identify and define the technology required to build and implement a website
Describe artistic and design components that are used in the creation of a website
Use web coding technologies, such as HTML and CSS
Design and implement a simple, functioning website using HTML and CSS
Manage image and text resources and aesthetic aspects of websites

Course Topics

Introduction to the web
Design and user experience
Basic HTML
Aspects of web design
Images
Basics of CSS
Website design elements (page layout, storytelling, web typography, website scrolling patterns, etc.)
Intermediate HTML (tables, advanced lists, blocks and layout, metadata, videos)
Web publishing and e-commerce
Intermediate CSS (lists, display, float, inline blocks, etc.)
The mobile web

Assessment

Assessment Item	Weight
Website usability	20%
Website Design & HTML (with peer review)	20%
Build a Website: HTML & CSS Website	40%
Online Final exam	20%
Total	100%

Note:

Technical Requirements

You are responsible for ensuring that your computer system meets the necessary system requirements. Use the browser check tool to ensure your browser settings are compatible and up to date (results will be displayed in a new browser window).

*Course details are subject to change.

Enrol Now - Select a section to enrol in

CIS*1050 - DEOL

W25

Online

Available

Web Design and Development

Online

January 06, 2025 to April 04, 2025

36.0

Online

Domestic Tuition Fee (0.5 units)	$683.39	Click here to get more information
Domestic Tuition Fee - Non-Ontario (0.5 units)	$780.10
International Tuition Fee (0.5 units)	$3,544.80

Virginia L. Gray Memorial Bursary Donation	$5.00	Optional
Open Learning Bursary	$5.00	Optional

0.5 units

Reading List / Textbook

You may purchase your course textbook, or other required/supplementary reading and learning materials, from the University of Guelph Bookstore or the Guelph Campus Co-op Bookstore, or from another third-party seller.

Section Notes

Note: If you are in a degree program at the University of Guelph, please DO NOT register using the link above. You must register through WebAdvisor.