Fundamentals of Web Administration

Course Description

An introduction to fundamental web administration concepts: Internet, graphic design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), security, legal/ethical implications, Internet business. IST 255 Fundamentals of Web Administration (3) Students will be required to demonstrate understanding of the course content by building web pages that incorporate and illustrate the facts, concepts, and procedures in the course content, and by identifying given features (such as security flaws) in given web sites. IST 255 is a required course for the Web Administration Option of the Associate degree in Information Sciences and Technology (IST).Upon completion of the course, students will have knowlede of the fundamental web administration concepts, including information about the Internet, graphic design, basic HTML, security, legal/ethical implications, and buisness on the Internet.Achievement of knowledge objectives will be evaluated by examination of students projects, including the following: The student will develop a web page(s) according to established guidelines that demonstrates basic knowledge of visual design, including GUI design principles, use of text, graphics, audio, animation and video.The majority of campuses offering the Associate degree in Information Sciences and Technology will have 20-30 students enrolled in the course. The course will be offered one semester each academic year.