Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2017 - CMPT 165 D100

Introduction to the Internet and the World Wide Web (3)

Class Number: 7036

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 16, 2017
    Sat, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

We shall examine the structure of the Internet and the World Wide Web as well as design and create web sites. Students who have obtained credit for, or are currently enrolled in a CMPT course at the 200 division or higher, CMPT 125, 135 or 170, or IAT 265 or 267 may not take CMPT 165 for further credit. Breadth-Science.

COURSE DETAILS:

In this course, we introduce the Internet and the World Wide Web. More specifically, we examine the structure of the Internet and the World Wide Web and learn how they work. We also look at how web pages are created, then we design and create our own web sites. We will also explore the basics of design and programming. There are no prerequisites for this course; it does not assume any background in computer science. Students should have access to a computer with Internet access (any operating system is acceptable). Also see the course curriculum description here: http://www.cs.sfu.ca/CC/curriculum/cmpt165.html

Topics

  • The World Wide Web
  • Markup and XHTML
  • Cascading Style Sheets
  • Graphics and Images
  • Design
  • Forms and Programming

Grading

NOTES:

To be discussed the first week of classes

Students must attain an overall passing grade on the weighted average of exams in the course in order to obtain a clear pass (C- or better).

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Reference Books

  • The Non-Designer's Design Book , 3rd, Robin Williams, Pearson Education/Peachtree Press, 2008, 9780321534040, Can use any edition

REQUIRED READING:

CMPT 165 Custom Courseware,
Greg Baker,

Can be downloaded - Available on course website

RECOMMENDED READING:

Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML,
2nd Edition,
Elisabeth Robson (formerly Freeman), Eric Freeman,
O'Reilly, 2012
ISBN: 9780596159900

Python For Software Design: How To Think Like A Computer Scientist,
Allen B. Downey,
Cambridge University Press, 2009,
(can be downloaded)
ISBN: 9780521898119

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS