SFU                       Computing Science                       09-1
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CMPT 165-3 D100    Intro to Multimedia and The Internet
 Instructor: A. Faculty                     SFU Burnaby

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OBJECTIVE/DESCRIPTION:

In this course, we will examine the concepts underlying the the internet,
by examining multimedia and programming.  Along the way, you'll learn how
the Internet works, how web pages are created and begin to learn how to
program.  There are no prerequisites for this course; it does not assume
any background in computer science.  Students should have access to a
computer with Internet access (any operating system is acceptable).  Usage
of the recommended texts is discussed in the Study Guide.

TOPICS:

   o The World Wide Web
   o Markup and HTML
   o Graphics and Text
   o Style Sheets (CSS)
   o Programming in Python
   o Web Programming
   o Internet Internals

GRADING:

Students must attain an overall passing grade on the weighted average of
exams in the course in order to obtain a clear pass (C- or better).

TEXTBOOKS:

   o CMPT 165 Custom Courseware , Greg Baker, SFU Bookstore/Distance Ed,
     2003:  (will be available in bookstore )
   o How to Think Like a Computer Scientist--Learning with Python, Allen
     Downey, Jeffrey Elkner, Chris Meyers, Green Tea Press, 2002

RECOMMENDED:

   o The Non-designer's Design Book (2nd Edition), Robin Williams, Peachpit
     Press, 2004
   o The Internet Book, Douglas E. Comer, Prentice Hall, 2000
   o Designing with Web Standards, Jeffrey Zeldman, New Riders, 2003

PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITES:

Students who have obtained credit for or are currently enrolled in a
computing science course at the 200 level or higher may not take CMPT 165
for further credit.  Students who have taken CMPT 118 for credit may not
take CMPT 165 for further credit.  However, CMPT 165 may be taken to
replace a low grade in CMPT 118.

Distributed:  October 8, 2008

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