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This course is designed for website developers who have an interest in incorporating accessible design features into their pages. Web accessibility benefits everyone - those with and those without disabilities, through increased usability and interoperability of web based materials. This class is structured to allow learners to explore the area of web accessibility using a hand-on, project-based approach, with an emphasis on learning by doing, and sharing information and experience with your class mates through online discussions. Students enrolled in this course will be expected to review assigned readings, apply what they have learned through coding projects and participate in class discussions. Evaluation will be based on weekly assignments consisting of 1 or 2 small projects together with review questions, and 1 final project tying it all together. The required course textbook, Web Accessibility: Web Standards and Regulatory Compliance, has been authored by leading authorities in the field and covers such topics as What is Web Accessibility?; Assistive Technology; 508 Guidelines; Emerging Technology; and Using CSS to separate content from presentation. To round out our exploration of web accessibility some online sources will also be consulted.

This course is designed for website developers who have an interest in incorporating accessible design features into their pages. Web accessibility benefits everyone - those with and those without disabilities, through increased usability and interoperability of web based materials. This class is structured to allow learners to explore the area of web accessibility using a hand-on, project-based approach, with an emphasis on learning by doing, and sharing information and experience with your class mates through online discussions. Students enrolled in this course will be expected to review assigned readings, apply what they have learned through coding projects and participate in class discussions. Evaluation will be based on weekly assignments consisting of 1 or 2 small projects together with review questions, and 1 final project tying it all together. The required course textbook, Web Accessibility: Web Standards and Regulatory Compliance, has been authored by leading authorities in the field and covers such topics as What is Web Accessibility? Assistive Technology 508 Guidelines Emerging Technology and Using CSS to separate content from presentation. To round out our exploration of web accessibility some online sources will also be consulted.

DNS is an integral part of working with the Internet, but what if you don't understand how it works? This course will give you all the insight you need to have a basic understanding of DNS and how it translates http://74.125.224.72/ into http://google.com/! The class is designed for web professionals and almost anyone looking for a walkthrough on general DNS concepts. We will begin with an introduction to the Domain naming system then move on to how the client computers translate DNS information. Lastly, we will look at the major components of a DNS server and clear up how to work with DNS zones and subdomains.

Dreamweaver has become one of the industrys leading Web site design editing and management tool. This course is designed for students who wish to evaluate the Dreamweaver Web design tool or who would like to learn to use it. The emphasis is on learning to use Dreamweaver as a tool to create a Web site, rather than on learning the basic concepts of Web design and we move very quickly. However, all questions about basic Web design concepts will be answered.

Dreamweaver has become one of the industry's leading Web site design editing and management tool. This course is designed for students who wish to evaluate the Dreamweaver Web design tool or who would like to learn to use it. The emphasis is on learning to use Dreamweaver as a tool to create a Web site, rather than on learning the basic concepts of Web design and we move very quickly. However, all questions about basic Web design concepts will be answered.

Drupal is a free and open source Content Management System written in PHP. With Drupal you can create a simple personal homepage, a company website, a blog, an ecommerce site, etc. Hundreds of modules are available for use with Drupal. You can create slide shows, events calendars, a contact form, product catalogs, polls or surveys, guestbook, a forum or blog, or newsletter signup. The possibilities are endless. Basically, there are no limits with Drupal, you really can make any type of website you want.

Drupal is a free and open source Content Management System written in PHP. With Drupal you can create a simple personal homepage, a company website, a blog, an ecommerce site, etc. Hundreds of modules are available for use with Drupal. You can create slide shows, events calendars, a contact form, product catalogs, polls or surveys, guestbook, a forum or blog, or newsletter signup. The possibilities are endless. Basically, there are no limits with Drupal, you really can make any type of website you want.

Designed for the student with little to no working knowledge of creating HTML files by hand. If youre looking to learn HTML from scratch or move beyond using a WYSIWYG what you see is what you get editing tool, this is the class for you. Students will be introduced to the structure of HTML documents, good markup techniques, and the concept of validation. Students will be required to use a plain text editor to write HTML and use an FTP program to upload the pages to the Internet. Functional topics will include text formatting, using lists, tables, and a brief foray into CSS.

JavaScript is a programming language used within a web browser IE, Firefox, Opera, etc. to create truly interactive web applications. It is currently the most widely used programming language on the web 92% of all websites use JavaScript. There has been such a recent influx of JavaScript talk on the web today that it is the perfect starting point for anyone wanting to get started in the world of web programming and development. If you a web design with no programming experience at all or a existing web developer who just has not had the time to get into client-side scripting, this class will allow you get up to speed on how JavaScript can quietly be used with HTML and CSS to really make your pages standout. Todays JavaScript is not about opening popup windows, browser detection, mouse-rollovers and the like, but is understanding how to allow your content layer HTML and presentation layer CSS to work seamlessly and unobtrusively with your behavior layer JavaScript. Also, students will learn that it is not necessary to re-invent the wheel with JavaScript and knowing how and when to harness the power of the mighty JavaScript library. These are code frameworks built in JavaScript to quickly expand your codebase of skills without writing hundreds of lines of code. Applicable Job Roles: web designer, UI web developer, webmaster, web application developers

PHP is the most popular server-side language used to build dynamic websites, and though it is a very extensive language, this class will take it step-by-step. The stateless web HTML, CSS and JavaScript can only do so much without a dynamic language such as PHP to add the ability to interact with the web server. You will learn how to make your pages dynamic based upon user interaction, interacting with HTML forms and store and retrieve information from local data sources which include a database.

MS SQL Server is a world-class Relational Database Information System platform. Incorporating a tremendous power to scale data as well as the ability to transcend an array of data sources, scaling desktops, portable devices phones, tablets, and data centers as well as private and/or public clouds. This course is for anyone who is interested in gaining an understanding and a working knowledge of SQL via the flexible MS SQL Server toolset. Designed to facilitate beginners and/or knowledgeable SQL enthusiasts, this is a hands-on course, which de-mystifies the basics of Administering Microsoft SQL. Topics include: learning how to create and manipulate database objects such as tables, indexes, views, and triggers. Students will learn SQL basics that apply to MS SQL as well as to any major Relational Database Management System RDBMS the students will also be introduced to the basics of using SQL Server on the Web. Students will enhance problem solving, analytical and implementation abilities worth maximum currency. Upon completion of this course, students will be a valuable, revenue producing resource on the job and/or in business.

This course will provide the student with an overview of the world of web analytics. The course will cover everything from understanding web analytics terminology to implementing an analytics tool to your own site and analyzing the data to achieve your site's objectives.

WordPress is one of the most popular blogging tools on the web, making it easy for anybody to post their ideas, pictures, and audio/video. WordPress can be used for not only blogging posts but also to store static information that can be easily updated like a content management system CMS.

WordPress is one of the most popular blogging tools on the web, making it easy for anybody to post their ideas, pictures, and audio/video. WordPress can be used for not only blogging posts but also to store static information that can be easily updated like a content management system (CMS). This class teaches the new user how to get their blog up and started quickly while teaching students to fully understand the right way to install, administer, customize and market their blog. One of the main advantages of WordPress is the use of themes and plugins which can dramatically change the look and functionality of your blog website. Students will learn how to find and install various themes and plugins as well as learn how themes work behind the scenes using template tags with PHP. Each weekly lecture will give explanations, illustrations, resources, and practical scenarios of setting up your own Wordpress blog.

XHTML is the bridge between HTML and XML. Students with little working knowledge of creating HTML pages will be introduced to the concepts, foundations, syntax and structure of XHTML. The course will include an introduction to Cascading Style Sheets. All pages created in the class will be validated using the W3C validation service.

Programming systems these days are working on many different machines and using many different technologies and programming languages. XML is a modern effort employed to allow communication between all these different systems.

Java is a general purpose programming language. Java is also an excellent choice for your first programming language. This course is a introduction to Java programming language for people who are computer literate, but have no programming experience. This course takes students through the basic Java syntax and how to design simple programs. This course is an excellent resource for those wishing to cross train into the Java programming world.

Are you interested in getting into the BOOMING mobile application market? This course will enable you the skills to build clean and attractive UI designs for iOS Apple and Android products. This class is designed for people who already have a working knowledge of computers and some beginner to intermediate design knowledge. Although this course is focused on the design side of the mobile applications, you will go through some information that will assist you on understanding developmental requirements and specifications. Coders, designers and developers are encouraged to take this course as it will definitely aid your understanding of the entire development process. We will begin by looking into the details of each popular mobile device and how they relate to your designs. You will be encouraged to share your work with your classmates, engage in discussion and learn to utilize constructive criticism. To determine your progress, you will be given a weekly quiz and a practical assignment. You will prepare a working model otherwise known as a proof of concept POC and understand how to properly balance functionality with appeal. Finally, we will be designing an entire five screen mobile application suitable for the iOS and Android that would be ready to implement into coding. After this class, you will be ready to take on the vast UI Mobile Application market with confidence on the road to success! Learn how to design for the fastest growing industry today while it is burning hot and growing! Applicable Job Roles: mobile application UI designer, software UI designer, web UI designer, mobile application developer, icon designer, mobile application developer, UX/UI architect

Companies, individuals and organizations that ignore the mobile Web user do so at their own peril! Mobile Web users are by far the fastest growing group of Internet users. This course is designed for students who wish to expand access of their company or clients websites to the most modern of Internet users - people who use their mobile phones and tablets to access the Internet. The emphasis is on creating Web content that displays well and plays properly on the vast and ever-growing number of mobile devices available, today and in the future.

Need some inspiration and instruction to get your Web graphic design skills up to par with the competition? Want to be able to create instead of wonder how its done? Want your work to stand out from the crowd? This course will show you how and give your creativity and skills a confidence boost! This well-rounded course includes in-depth coverage of must-have skills such as creating eye-catching effects, using color creatively, working with masks, creating custom shapes for interfaces and navigational panels, working with transparency and much more! Ready to take your career to the next level? This class will give help get you there! Applicable Job Roles: web designers, graphic designers, and webmasters.