Fundamentals of the Web (UE)
level of course unit
second cycle, Master
Learning outcomes of course unit
After participation, students are familiar with essential Internet applications and their technological fundamentals. They acquire basic knowledge for the independent development of web applications and are able to independently create content/applications for the Internet, specify suitable tools and estimate the expenditure for creating comprehensive content/projects.
Furthermore, they have detailed knowledge of the structure of web media and of technical background information as well as, building on this, of methods and procedures for media presentation and embedding within web applications.
prerequisites and co-requisites
not applicable
course contents
This course contains the fundamentals for developing content for the Internet (introduction to HTML, CSS, image formats, multimedia content and selecting suitable tools) and fundamental design strategies. Special emphasis is on acquiring knowledge of framework conditions, potentials and restrictions of web technologies, which also occurs through exercises on the topics of HTML and CSS programming.
recommended or required reading
- Hahn, M. (2017): Webdesign: Das Handbuch zur Webgestaltung, Rheinwerk Design
-Wenz, C., Prevezanos, C. (2018) HTML5 und CSS3 - Start ohne Vorwissen - mit umfangreichen Download Material, 2. Auflage, Markt+Technik Verlag
- Jacobsen, J., Meyer, L. (2017): Praxisbuch Usability und UX: Was jeder wissen sollte, der Websites und Apps entwickelt - bewährte Methoden praxisnah erklärt, Rheinwerk Computing
- Lewandowski, D. (2015): Suchmaschinen verstehen. Springer-Verlag
assessment methods and criteria
Project work
language of instruction
German
number of ECTS credits allocated
5
eLearning quota in percent
20
course-hours-per-week (chw)
2
planned learning activities and teaching methods
Exercise, group work, presentation and task discussion
semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered
1
name of lecturer(s)
Prof. (FH) Dr. Wolfgang Reitberger
year of study
1
recommended optional program components
not applicable
course unit code
WBW.2U
type of course unit
practice
mode of delivery
Compulsory
work placement(s)
not applicable