Course Title: Web Technologies I

Course Code: CS 125
Credit Value: 3 Credits

Contact Hours

• Lectures: 2 hours/week

• Practical/Laboratories: 2 hours/week

Duration: 15 Weeks (One Semester)
Prerequisite: Introduction to Programming (optional); Introduction to Computer Systems

1. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and technologies used in modern web development. It explains how the World Wide Web operates and provides practical skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for building structured, responsive, and interactive web pages.

Students also gain an understanding of client–server communication, HTTP request–response cycles, and basic web application behavior. The course emphasizes standards-based development, accessibility, and hands-on implementation.

2. COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Explain how the World Wide Web operates using the client–server model

2. Describe the HTTP request–response cycle

3. Design structured web pages using HTML

4. Style web pages using CSS

5. Create basic interactivity using JavaScript

6. Build simple responsive and accessible websites

7. Use basic web APIs to retrieve and display data

3. LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

• Describe the architecture of the web (client, server, browser)

• Create valid and semantic HTML documents

• Apply CSS for styling and responsive layouts

• Use JavaScript for DOM manipulation and interactivity

• Handle basic user events and input validation

• Consume simple web APIs using fetch (introductory level)

• Organize and structure small web projects effectively