Web Programming and Development

The Web Programming and Development program provides students with the knowledge and the skills to create dynamic websites that are e-commerce ready. Students will learn to design, implement, test, troubleshoot, promote, and maintain dynamic web applications in a hands-on approach.

Students will learn multiple web-related languages such as JavaScript, XHTML, CSS, PHP, ASP.NET, and SQL. The program is geared to give students real world hands-on experience in creating websites. Current web standards are stressed throughout the program. New and developing trends such as Web 3.0 and social networking sites are examined.

Students learn how to integrate databases into websites to form dynamic web applications and solve associated security issues. Students create dynamic sites from simple data displays to more complicated e-commerce enabled web applications. Students gain experience in database design, project management, basic computer hardware, desktop operating systems, and other web-related topics.

Hawkeye's Information Technology programs are located in Black Hawk Hall. The Information Technology lab equipment, environment, and technology are state-of-the-art.

Industry

Over two-thirds of the world's inhabitants have a mobile subscription, which is driving more Internet users to wireless broadband connections. Google and FCC propose higher speed networks to increase competitiveness. Trained professionals creating and maintaining these sites are growing in demand as more people turn to the web for information and services.

*Statistics from www.websiteoptimization.com/bw/1002

Evening Program

Earn a degree in Web Programming and Development in the evening.

Transfer Information

Students in the Information Technology Web Programming and Development program interested in continuing their education should contact a program advisor.

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