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Introduction to Web Development and CMS

Unit Guide

This unit provides an introduction to coding web sites and the use of Content Management Systems (CMS) in the provision of web sites. Coding of sites involves Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). CMS involves design, creation and management of web sites using specialist CMS tools.

The unit is delivered using guided problem-solving. Lectures, workshops and laboratories will support the problem-based approach with the use of scaffolding.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Develop web sites using HTML coding;
2. Apply CSS to web sites for formatting and presentation of content;
3. Apply a CMS in the design, development and deployment of a web site; and
4. Apply Web design principles in the effective design of Web sites.