Computer Information
Systems Applied Science Degree
Web Development
Computer Information Systems Web Development is a career program leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree. The technical curriculum trains students for various positions in the field of web development, including web design, web development, web multimedia design, e-learning development, and web site maintenance. The student will take courses in business, marketing, web scripting, web graphics, e-commerce, and database, computer information systems, and general education.
Graduates of the program may find employment as web developers, web designers, web site managers, e-learning developers, and consultants.
The curriculum integrates general education with technical training. Technologies studied include XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, PHP, MySQL, and Adobe Macromedia Flash. Students receive extensive laboratory experience on IBM PCs.
Three Specialized Study Areas
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Two-Year Degree Plan Explore the Harper College Catalog for more information about the courses in this program. |
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General Course Information
Courses are typically offered in the evening and online. Many courses are offered in a condensed 8-week format to permit part-time students to meet their particular training needs and to reach an achievable goal within a reasonable time period.
Other degree and certificate options are available in the computer information systems field. Credits earned in the certificate programs may be applied to the associate degree programs.
Web Development Certificates
| Web Visual Design Certificate Web Developer Certificate E-Business Certificate (Marketing) Computers in Business Certificate |
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Web Development A.A.S.
Two Year Degree Plan
Web Development Certificate
Web Visual Design Certificate
E-Commerce Business Certificate (Marketing)
Public Relations for the Web (Mass Communication)
Code web pages using standards compliant XHTML and CSS. Develop web
database applications using open-source languages such as PHP and JavaScript
to create web applications. Utilize XML. Explore e-commerce business
concepts. Design and develop accessible and usable web sites.
Create
web pages using standards compliant XHTML and CSS. Design graphics for
web pages including navigation bars and animated images. Develop Flash
multimedia movies. Design and develop accessible and usable web sites.
The
field of developing e-learning for schools and corporate training is
growing along with the increase in distance learning. Educators may
also find these courses useful to enhance their courses and facilitate
communication with students. More information on e-learning
development.