CIS 515 - Full Stack Web Development

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

This course provides an in-depth study of the website development process, from concept to finish, with an emphasis on full-stack development. Students gain the knowledge and practical skills to develop a responsive website, configure a web server, and interface a website with a non-relational database. Security-by-design principles will be explored, along with website usability and accessibility. Industry standard tools will be used.
Prerequisite: CIS 303 with a minimum grade of C-, AND CIS 169 OR CIS 171 OR CIS 189 with a minimum grade of C- OR Instructor Approval
Competencies

Differentiate between front- and back-end technologies
Incorporate industry standard tools to develop engaging and responsive websites
1. Compare a framework to a library
2. Create Responsive Web Pages using a framework
Develop a well-structured, data-driven website that follows current development standards using front-end and back-end technologies
1. Design and code web pages that follow current development standards using front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript)
2. Design and code server-side programs which handle browser requests and develop appropriate responses using back-end technologies
Implement the collection, modification, and query of information using a non-relational database
1. Review relational versus non- relational databases
2. Create a page to display, insert, edit, delete, as well as navigate database records from a non-relational database
Use Security-by-Design methodology to design websites
1. Review various security issues, such as Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) Principles
2. Discuss the Security-by-Design process for full-stack web applications
Employ client- and server-side validation features to verify and authenticate website visitors
1. Implement front-end form validation using HTML5 and JavaScript
2. Develop login page with authentication using back-end technologies
Evaluate a website for user-friendliness and operability through usability testing
1. Define Web Site Usability
2. Describe the four common steps in a usability test
3. Prepare and conduct a usability test on a website
Apply accessibility design concepts to create websites that comply with the W3C Accessibility Guidelines
1. Investigate basic rules and regulations of the 508C Web Accessibility Regulation
2. Utilize website Validation Services

AY2026
Competencies Revised Date: AY2026