CSCI 201 - WordPress and E-Commerce Website Development

5 Credits

This class will focus on WP (WordPress), a free, open-source content management system (CMS) that enables developers to easily create and maintain websites. Demand for web developers with knowledge of WP is at an all-time high. Students will learn how to use WP to build dynamic websites quickly and efficiently. Students will also be exposed to numerous plugins, short codes and e-commerce integration. Other CMSs may be covered.

Pre-requisite(s) C SCI 102 min 2.0
FeesCF

Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Day, Online
Designed to Serve Students in the Web related programs. Students in the AA or AS Computer Science. Industry professionals seeking to acquire new skills. Anyone interested in learning how build, customize and maintain a website.
Active Date 20230320T11:43:13

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
Restricted Elective Yes
PLA Eligible Yes

Course Outline

What are Content Management Systems (CMS)
Install and configure WordPress
Create and maintain content.
Understand the Theme/Template Hierarchy
Use of child themes
E-Commerce and other plugin integration
Utilize PHP for back-end WordPress development
Secure a WordPress site

Student Learning Outcomes
Correctly install and configure a WordPress site.

Create and maintain content based on specific audience.

Create a custom front and backend using a child theme.

Set up and develop a fully functioning e-commerce website.

Create new and modified custom WordPress functions.

Students will be able to navigate around the WP admin backend.