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Web Development Program Code 101522

Associate Degree

Offered at the Green Bay campus. For information: (920) 498-5444. Toll-free: (888) 385-6982.

This program is fully eligible for financial aid.

The Web Development program prepares learners to integrate web technologies to support internet-based business systems and websites using concepts in design and programming.

Employment Potential

A graduate of the program will have the potential for employment as a:

Web Developer: designs, implements, and maintains internet and internet web applications/sites.

Web Technical Support: develops and maintains internal system support processes and coordinates the integration of the web with other computer systems.

Web Analyst: track and analyze key business metrics related to web activities.

Some positions may require additional education and/or work experience.

The following certificates/technical diplomas may be applied toward this program:

. 901522, Web Application Programming
. 901352, Web Design

Program Outcomes

. Develop, build, and configure dynamic and interactive websites or applications.
. Produce effective, web-optimized graphics and animation.
. Ensure cross-platform and cross-browser website usability.
. Create functional and efficient website navigation.
. Create a database design and effective interface to support a web application and a variety of web campaigns.
. Understand the infrastructure required to support a robust website or application.
. Understand the importance of and techniques for search engine optimization.
. Explore analytical tools available to measure effectiveness of websites and web campaigns.
. Develop an approach to remain current with web development trends.

Requirements for Program Entry

. Completed application.
. High school transcript or equivalent. (For a list of equivalents, go to www.nwtc.edu/gettingstarted.)
. Completed one year of high school algebra or equivalency.
. Computer familiarity and ability to use a keyboard and mouse.
. As a requirement for program entry, an Academic Skills Assessment (Accuplacer) with appropriate benchmark scores is necessary. Program Benchmarks are: Reading Comprehension: 55; Arithmetic: 34; Sentence Skills: 60. However, we recommend a student receive the following scores to be successful in this program: Reading Comprehension: 95; Arithmetic: 66; Sentence Skills: 89; Algebra: 86. Remediation options are available to reach recommended scores. Equivalent assessment scores are acceptable. To learn more about these assessments and program benchmark scores, please contact a counselor at (920) 498-5444 or (888) 385-6982.

Curriculum

The Web Development Associate degree is a two-year, four-semester program. Upon graduation, a student will have completed 66 credits.

FIRST SEMESTER
10-111-101 Macintosh-Image Editing
3
10-111-103 Macintosh-Intro
1
10-150-144 IT:Network:Operating Sys Fund
3
10-152-185 Website Coding
3
10-154-125 IT:Web:Database Development
3
10-804-133 Math & Logic
3
SEMESTER TOTAL
16
SECOND SEMESTER
10-135-150 Web Graphic Design
3
10-135-152 Web Animation Design
3
10-152-184 IT:Web:Programming-SQL
3
10-801-136 English Composition 1
3
10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Comm
3
10-809-199 Psychology Of Human Relations
3
SEMESTER TOTAL
18
THIRD SEMESTER
10-102-100 Bus and Info Tech Occup Prep
1
10-135-115 Online Search Strategies
3
10-135-151 Website Design
3
10-152-180 IT:Web:Scripting-Javascript
3
10-152-182 IT:Web:Scripting-PHP
3
10-809-103 Think Critically & Creatively
3
SEMESTER TOTAL
16
FOURTH SEMESTER
10-135-180 Web Campaign Management
3
10-135-185 Web Emerging Technologies
2
10-135-199 Web Dev Internship Practicum
2
 OR
 
10-135-197 Web Dev Field Research
2
10-152-183 IT:Web:Scripting-ASP.Net
3
10-809-172 Race Ethnic & Diversity
3
10-809-195 Economics
3
SEMESTER TOTAL
16
TOTAL CREDITS
66

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

These courses provide an opportunity for students to develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding required for employment in this field.

10-102-100 BUS AND INFO TECH OCCUP PREP ...career exploration, self exploration, career planning, career placement, job seeking skills.

10-111-101 MACINTOSH-IMAGE EDITING ...(Adobe Photoshop + Adobe Acrobat) scanning, editing, color correcting and creating composite montage photographs. Prepare images for publication in print. An introduction to manipulating bitmap images. (Corequisite: 10-111-103, Macintosh-Intro)

10-111-103 MACINTOSH-INTRO ...explore the Macintosh Operating System and applications including iPhoto, iTunes, iMovie, GarageBand, FontBook, Sherlock, iCal, AddressBook and Dashboard. Learn to navigate the Mac Operating System and manage files and folders.

10-135-115 ONLINE SEARCH STRATEGIES ...understanding of how search engines relate to the success of a website or web-based business by investigating the primary search engines and the tactics that can be used to increase visibility within search engines.

10-135-150 WEB GRAPHIC DESIGN ...(Adobe Photoshop) design and prepare graphics for the web including graphics for backgrounds, rollover effects, navigation, and badges. Also includes techniques for optimization and transparency. (Prerequisites: 10-111-101, Macintosh Image Editing; 10-152-185, Website Coding)

10-135-151 WEBSITE DESIGN ...(Adobe Dreamweaver) use standards based XHTML and CSS to design, develop and deploy websites; including: browser compatibility, FTP, forms, multi-media, RSS, and site management. (Prerequisite: 10-135-150, Web Graphic Design)

10-135-152 WEB ANIMATION DESIGN ...(Adobe Flash) vector animation, create, import source material, incorporate into flash movies, use Stage and Timeline, motion, shape-tweening, add sound to buttons, use Action Script, and test flash.

10-135-180 WEB CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT ...build, execute, analyze and report upon web campaigns with the use of databases. Explore techniques and tools to monitor campaigns. Execute post-campaign measurements and ROI analysis.

10-135-185 WEB EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES ...review upcoming web technologies. Learn strategies to remain current in web technology trends. Explore a variety of trusted sources for trend information.

10-135-197 WEB DEVELOPMENT FIELD RESEARCH ...alternative to employment approved by the instructor with related projects and discussion. May include in-depth study of an industry, business, career, or job shadowing. (Pre/Corequisite: 10-102-100, Bus and Info Tech Occup Prep)

10-135-199 WEB DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP PRACTICUM ...practical, hands-on experience applying skills developed in the program at an approved site with supervision by an employer and the instructor with related projects and discussion. (Pre/Corequisite: 10-102-100, Bus and Info Tech Occup Prep)

10-150-144 IT:NETWORK:OPERATING SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS ...installation of Windows client, Windows Server and Linux Server operating systems. Basic networking topologies and protocol fundamentals. Application installation including Simple Mail Transport Protocol, File Transfer Protocol, and Web server technologies.

10-152-180 IT:WEB:SCRIPTING-JAVASCRIPT ...integrate Javascript into interactive HTML pages, create user-defined functions, complete form validation, use objects within the Document Object Model, manipulate cookies, create image rollovers, debug code, and test browser compatibility. (Prerequisite: 10-152-185, Website Coding)

10-152-182 IT:WEB:SCRIPTING-PHP ...use PHP, MySQL, XHTML, CSS and Apache to create standards based websites. PHP is used to connect to a MySQL database and retrieve site content. PHP is also used to organize the XHTML. (Prerequisite: 10-154-125, IT:Web:Database Development)

10-152-183 IT:WEB:SCRIPTING-ASP.NET ...build interactive, database-driven websites with ASP.NET and C# with Visual Studio, handling web form events, using ASP.NET controls, designing master pages, managing state, and interacting with databases with ASP.NET data-bound controls. (Prerequisites: 10-154-125, IT:Web:Database Development; 10-152-180, IT:Web:Client Script-Javascript)

10-152-184 IT:WEB:PROGRAMMING-SQL ...write queries in a relational database: creating tables, setting primary/foreign keys, populating tables, manipulating data and reporting. Explore join types, stored procedures, functions, and database administration SQL statements. (Prerequisite: 10-154-125, IT:Web:Database Development)

10-152-185 WEBSITE CODING ...write code for functionality and design of web page text, hyperlinks, images, tables, and forms using (X)HTML and CSS. Apply and validate coding standards. Test browser function and user accessibility.

10-154-125 IT:WEB:DATABASE DEVELOPMENT ...database uses, database terminology, analyzing information requirements, data models, database design phases, entity relationships, normalization processes, database management systems, database objects, development environments, creating tables, writing queries using SQL, testing.

10-804-133 MATH & LOGIC ...students will apply mathematical problem solving techniques. Topics will include symbolic logic, sets, algebra, Boolean algebra, and number bases. (Prerequisite: Recommendation:Accuplacer Algebra Test = 61) 3 cr.

10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 ...learners develop knowledge/skills in planning, organizing, writing, editing. Students will also analyze audience/purpose, use elements of research, format documents using standard guidelines, and develop critical reading skills. 3 cr.

10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION ...the communication process, perception and self-concept, language, listening, nonverbal communication, interpersonal relationships, communication in groups and public communication; prepare and deliver an oral presentation. 3 cr.

10-809-199 PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS ...decision making, motivation, conflict resolution, learning strategies, growth and adjustment, diversity, psychological theories, relationships, psychological disorders, stress, career analysis, social psychology, and lifespan development. 3 cr.

10-809-103 THINKING CRITICALLY & CREATIVELY ...instruction in realistic/practical methods of thinking, including decision making, problem solving, analyzing ideas, troubleshooting, argumentation, persuasion, creativity, setting goals/objectives. Students apply strategies/tools in a variety of situations. 3 cr.

10-809-172 RACE ETHNIC & DIVERSITY ...basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary, history of immigration/conquest, transcultural communication, legal liability, multicultural majority/minority relations, ageism, sexism, gender, sexual orientation, the disabled/ADA. 3 cr.

10-809-195 ECONOMICS ...scarcity, resources, alternative economic systems, growth, supply and demand, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, unemployment, and global economic issues. 3 cr.