PRDV251: HTML and CSS for Beginners

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe the function of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) in Web communications.
• Identify a Universal Resource Locator (URL) in a segment of HTML code.
• Describe the basics of the Domain Name System (DNS) used on the Internet and private networks.
• Describe the function of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) in Web communications and describe the relationship between CSS and HTML.
• Define the terms "presentational” and "semantic” mean in the context of HTML/CSS coding.
• Describe the role played by hosting services on the Web.
• List three different variants of (X)HTML in wide use on the Web.
• Describe how the widespread use of different web browsers can affect the decisions made by a web-master or the author of a site.
• Identify software that can be used to create, maintain, or modify HTML and CSS.
• Describe the uses of a Content Management System.
• Create empty HTML and CSS files.
• Identify the parts of HTML and CSS files.