Web and Mobile Development

Academic Division of Professional Programs

The Quincy College Web and Mobile Development Certificate program is designed for students who are interested in learning the fundamentals of web and mobile development or for those who wish to enhance their web development careers. This program is 27 credits in total and can be completed in 1-2 years.

The Web and Mobile Development Certificate Program will provide students with the knowledge and skills to design and develop functional, interactive websites. Students will gain valuable experience working with modern web languages, technologies, and practices. Topics include: markup languages (HTML, CSS), programming languages (JavaScript, PHP), databases (MySQL), multimedia creation (animation, video), and World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) compliance practices. Upon completion of the certificate, students will gain valuable hands-on experience with the many areas of website development, including web page design, client-side scripting, and server-side scripting.

Employment of web developers is projected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average. Demand will be driven by the growing popularity of mobile devices and eCommerce. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports an average salary of $67K for people working in the field of web development. (Based on data compiled by the BLS in 2017)

View the curriculum for this certificate program in the latest college catalog here.

Certificates

Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Website and Mobile Development Certificate Program, students will be able to:

Write HTML markup to create web page content
Create CSS style sheets to format and lay out web page content
Use an automated web development tool to create web pages as part of a complete web site
Create and add multimedia content such as graphics, animation, and sound to websites
Identify the different roles of client-side scripts and server-side scripts
Write front-end code with JavaScript to create dynamic web pages and process user input
Create a test database with MySQL for querying and retrieving data
Write back-end code with PHP to query and update a database via a web page

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Quincy

Web and Mobile Development Courses

- Code
- Course
- Credits
- BUS 101
- Introduction to Business
- 3
The role, growth, structure, and functional organization of modern business in the U.S. economy is explored. Comparative economic systems, sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and the management, marketing, and financing of business organizations are covered. Opportunities in the business field are examined throughout the course. Students will be expected to complete outside research as a course requirement. Placement at ENG 101 level strongly advised.
- CSA 227
- Website Design
- 3
This course will familiarize the student with the capabilities and potential of web design for applications in business, government, communication, and the arts. Hands-on experience will help build an advanced understanding of HTML vocabulary and interface applications using PageMill.
- CSA 229
- Web and Mobile Development with JavaScript
- 3
This course will teach students how to develop client-side scripts to create more functional, robust websites. It builds upon the skills learned in CSA227 Web Design. Students will learn to program with the JavaScript programming language to enhance websites in the areas of dynamic web content, event handling, and form data validation. This course has a strong project component to provide students with substantial hands-on experience with client-side programming. Prerequisites: CSI 116 and CSA 227.
- CSI 101
- Introduction to Computers
- 3
This course introduces the student to the theory, structure, and application of computers. Topics include word processing, spread sheeting, presentation, and database management (software).
- CSI 116
- Introduction to Programming
- 3
This course is designed to provide the background necessary for an understanding of computers and computer languages. Programming assignments introduce the student to methods of problem solving, programming logic, development of algorithms, coding in C, debugging and documenting programs. Topics include an overview of computer organization, simple data structures, and file management.
- CSI 204
- Web Programming with PHP and MySQL
- 3
This course teaches students how to write server-side scripts that connect websites to databases using the PHP programming language. It builds upon the skills learned in CSA229 Web and Mobile Development with JavaScript. Students will learn to write PHP scripts that allow web pages to query and manipulate a MySQL database. Topics include: PHP programming language constructs, database creation with MySQL, database querying and updating with MySQL, and PHP programming with MySQL. Prerequisite: CSA 229
- CSA 228
- Computer Graphics Applications
- 3
This course will familiarize the student with the capabilities and potential of computer graphics for applications in business, government, communication, and the arts. Photo image editing, vector-based illustrations and special effects using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator are covered.