MSU offers online programming courses for HTML, CSS and PHP

-Online classes from Montana State University will help people learn to create Web pages with HTML, CSS and PHP. The courses begin Jan. 12 and are offered entirely online. Students do not have to be admitted to an MSU degree program in order to take the courses.

"Introductory HTML/CSS" (CSCI 291-01) teaches the basic code behind most Web sites, HTML and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). HTML and CSS are important for building Web pages from scratch, but will also aid those who use tools like Dreamweaver or Cold Fusion. HTML and CSS also form a foundation for those who wish to study other Web programming languages.

"Introductory Programming and Web Development with PHP" (CSCI 291-02) offers training in PHP, a programming language used to create dynamic Web pages with forms, random image generation and other interactivity. HTML/CSS experience is a prerequisite; contact the instructor for details.

Both courses run from Jan. 12 through May 6 and offer three MSU undergraduate credits. A computer with Internet access is required.

The instructor is Colin "Sandy" Pittendrigh, an experienced online teacher who has 15 years of professional experience in systems administration, network programming, database application programming, Web site development and IT curriculum development.

Enroll online at http://eu.montana.edu/online/courses/ Both courses are listed under Computer Science/Programming.

For more information, contact MSU Extended University at (406) 994-6550 or email [email protected]

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