James Grieve

EXSM 3932 - HTML

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of HTML (Hyper­Text Markup Language), the foundational markup language used for structuring content online. The basics of building a web­page using HTML, as well as up-to-date best-practices with the most recent HTML specification will be covered.

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EXSM 3933 - Design for Developers

Strong visual design is key for success in the online world. In this course you will learn how to use key design principles such as layout, colour theory, typography, images, and form to enhance usability and improve user experience. Common industry tools and considerations will be explored to build competence in basic design concepts and meet common needs in a developer workflow. The importance of collaboration and the differences between designers and developers will be covered.

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EXSM 3934 - CSS

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), used to add style and layout to web pages. In this course, students will be introduced to the CSS language, and how it can be leveraged to style a responsive web page and format content into a desirable layout. Topics covered in this course include selectors, pseudo-selectors, the box model, flexbox, grid layout, media queries and others.

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EXSM 3935 - JavaScript I

JavaScript is a programming language that allows you to implement complex features on web pages including timely content updates, interactive maps, animated graphics and more. Students will be introduced to JavaScript by exploring the fundamentals of programming in JavaScript, and learn to apply these concepts in a console environment. Topics include decisions, iteration, exceptions, encapsulation, proper code structure and debugging strategies. Prerequisite EXSM 3931

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EXSM 3937 - Databases

Learn how to efficiently store and recall large volumes of data by using SQL (Structured Query Language) relational databases. SQL is essential for storing data in software projects and websites of any size. In this course, students will explore databases through MariaDB (MySQL) and examine the topic of data normalization. Topics include table creation, table relationships, data manipulation, subqueries, and more.

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EXSM 3938 - Web Development Capstone Project

Integrate the theory, methods, concepts, and tools you have learned from the previous core and required courses as you apply them to a real-world web development project. Confront a development problem and implement a practical solution to it. Research, plan, execute, present, and review both the front and back end of a web page. Prerequisite: EXSM 3931, 3932, 3933, 3934, 3935, 3936, 3937, 3939, 3940 and (EXSM 3941, 3972, 3943, 3944, 3945 and 3946) or (EXSM 3949, 3950, 3951, 3952, 3953, and 3954)

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EXSM 3946 - .NET Core API with React

Combine your knowledge of .NET Core API with that of React, creating a single page React application powered by a .NET Core API. Prerequisite EXSM 3945 and EXSM 3940

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EXSM 3949 - Python I

Python is an interpreted, high-level, general-purpose programming language with a wide array of use cases. Topics include: Translating fundamental programming topics to the Python language, Unit Testing, Data Structures, File Input and Output, Charting and more. Prerequisite EXSM 3935

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EXSM 3950 - Python II

Building upon the fundamentals, this course introduces students to intermediate Python concepts. Translate Object-Oriented concepts to the Python language and explore interfacing Python objects with Databases. Topics include: Object Oriented Programming, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Recursion, Asynchronous Code and more. Prerequisite EXSM 3936, EXSM 3937, and EXSM 3949

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EXSM 3954 - Django API with React

The final course in the Python stream, this class combines knowledge of Django API and React to develop interactive full-stack web applications. Prerequisite EXSM 3953 and EXSM 3940

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