Information Technology – Web Programmer

In this course, students explore the Gateway Technical College community. They examine college resources and services, investigate skills that lead to academic success, and identify strategies for achieving educational and personal goals.

The course introduces the student to the fundamentals of object-oriented programming using the Java programming language. Students will learn the core aspects of Java including how to write and debug Java code. Labs and hands-on projects are a required element to this class and provide the student with experience working with the Java language.

In this course, students investigate the fundamentals of computer programming using the Python programming language. Students examine data types, variables, conditional statements, looping, array structures, and structured programming techniques. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to use Python to apply problem solving skills to create applications for delivery to various platforms.

This course is intended to develop analytic reasoning and the ability to solve quantitative problems. Topics to be covered may include: construction & interpretation of graphs; descriptive statistics; geometry & spatial visualizations; math of finance; functions and modeling; probability; and logic. Appropriate use of units and dimensions, estimates, mathematical notation, and available technology will be emphasized throughout the course.

In this course, students examine skills required for web developer success. They identify academic and professional goals and analyze their readiness to engage in studying web development. Students explore elements of the program including supporting coursework, internships, career services, and professional activities. Upon completion of the course, students will have a strategic plan for developing and showcasing their web development skills.

This course teaches students essential Web page development skills. Students will build an understanding of how to manage the Application Life Cycle, build the User Interface by Using HTML5, and format the User Interface by Using CSS. Other topics include validting HTML and CSS code, recognizing the importance of marketing, and implementing fundamental design concepts.

In this course, students explore concepts, design, documentation, and implementation of various database systems, including proprietary and open source technologies. Students implement Structured Query Language (SQL) to store, retrieve, and manipulate data. Students create queries, normalize database structures, and create stored procedures. Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to develop and maintain databases used in application development.

This course focuses on the advanced language features of Java. Topics will include Java servlets, database access with Java Database Connectivity (JDBC), JavaServer Pages and JavaBeans. A portion of the class deals with application design issues in a web environment as well as connecting to a backed database server. Labs and hands-on projects are a required element to this class and provide the student with experience working with the more advanced features of the Java language.

This course will introduce students how to add intuitive, dynamic and animated interaction between their web pages and visitors. Using HTML.5 as a base, we will use Javascript, Ajax, and jQuery library to react to user actions and change webpage structure, content, and appearance. Through this course, students will learn how to dynamically refine, design appearance, control and manipulate HTML elements via the DOM API, and create content within a medium that is used for both desktop and mobile device computing.

This hands-on PHP Web Programming course provides the knowledge necessary to design and develop dynamic, database-driven web pages. Students will learn how to write and debug PHP code, how to effectively use many of its powerful features, and how to design and build their own PHP web applications. Students will design and create a Web Database usng the popular MySQL DBMS to function as a backend database for their PHP website.

This course provides an introduction to HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The course focuses on using HTML/CSS/JavaScript to apply programming logic, define and use variables, perform looping and branching, develop user interfaces, capture and validate user input, store data, and create well-structured applications. This course will help prepare students for exam 70-480.