WEB DESIGN FOR THE SCIENCES

COMPSCI 272

Introduces methods and tools for creating/maintaining secure and interactive web content. Topics include programming fundamentals to support core web concepts, application development essentials, and content management systems. Web best practices - such as accessibility, design, and critical thinking about relevant ethics and organization. Covers practical skills to design and implement websites using popular scripting languages and frameworks, content management systems (CMSs), and related tools.

LSC 350

Introduction to the basic principles in the visual communication of science information. Principles of design, perception, cognition as well as the use of technologies in the representation of science in the mass media will be explored through illustrated lectures and written critique.

COMPSCI/LIS 472

Applied web development introduces methods and tools for creating/maintaining secure and interactive web content. Topics include programming fundamentals to support core web concepts, application development essentials, and content management systems. Web best practices - such as accessibility, design, and critical thinking about relevant ethics and organization - will be incorporated throughout. Gain practical skills to design and implement websites using popular scripting languages and frameworks, content management systems (CMSs), and related tools.

LSC 432

Explore social media communication and tools specific to scientific fields, and learn how to build a social media presence. Examine readings from peer-reviewed papers, marketing, business and communication journals.

LIS 646

Basic concepts in information architecture, digital interaction design, usability testing, navigation, evaluation, and accessibility through planning, design and development of a web based information product or service. Also covers introductory web development technologies.