CSCI-1210 Welcome Test

Welcome to the Web!

Welcome to the course that starts your web journey. From your very first <html> tag to a fully styled, accessible, production-ready site — this is where it begins.

What Is This Course?

Web development is one of the most in-demand and creatively rewarding skills in technology today. CSCI 1210 is your on-ramp — no prior experience required, just curiosity and a willingness to build things.

You will learn how the web actually works, how to speak its language, and how to craft pages that are beautiful, functional, and accessible to everyone.

No experience needed. This course assumes zero prior knowledge of HTML, CSS, or web design. If you have never written a line of code, you are in exactly the right place.

What You Will Learn

The Languages of the Web

  • HTML — structure and content
  • CSS — layout, color, and typography
  • Semantic markup and document structure
  • Responsive design fundamentals

Design & Visual Thinking

  • Core design principles (contrast, hierarchy, space)
  • Information architecture and page layout
  • Effective use of images, graphics, and media
  • What makes a site feel professional

Tools & Workflow

  • Industry-standard development software
  • Browser developer tools
  • Site testing and cross-browser compatibility
  • The real-world development process

Reaching Your Audience

  • Accessibility and inclusive design
  • Search engine optimization (SEO) basics
  • Site promotion and maintenance
  • Writing clearly for web readers

Laboratory Work

This is a hands-on course. Lab time is not optional — it is where real learning happens.

Every concept introduced in lecture is reinforced through guided lab exercises using professional development software. You will leave each lab session with something you built yourself.

Expect to:
1. Write and test HTML and CSS in a real editor
2. Design and prototype page layouts
3. Build and publish a multi-page website by the end of the semester
4. Evaluate live sites for accessibility and SEO

Where This Takes You

CSCI 1210 is the foundation of a full web development path in our department. Here is what comes next:

Next Step Requires CSCI 1210

CSCI 1720 — Intermediate Topics in Web Development

Dive deeper into front-end development: advanced HTML & CSS, CSS frameworks, CSS preprocessing, an introduction to JavaScript and jQuery, and a first look at full-stack development.

Further Along Upper Division

CSCI 2910 — Server Side Web Programming

Build the back end: server-side scripting, database-driven web apps, sessions, object-oriented methodology, and web security. This is where full-stack development comes together.

Not sure where you are headed? That is completely fine. Many students take CSCI 1210 for the practical skills alone — whether you are a designer, a business student, or simply someone who wants to understand how the web works, this course delivers immediate, real-world value.

Ready to Build?

By the end of this course you will have gone from a blank text file to a real, published website — one you designed and coded yourself. The web is a medium with almost unlimited creative and professional potential.

Let's get started.