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Courses - Fall 2024
CMSC
Computer Science Department Site
Open Seats as of
10/09/2024 at 10:30 PM
CMSC398T
(Perm Req)
Special Topics in Computer Science; Beyond Aesthetics: Accessible Frontend Design
Credits: 1
Grad Meth: Reg
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in CMSC216 and CMSC250; and permission of CMNS-Computer Science department.

Gives students familiarity with technologies and skills to build a modern website giving adequate considerations to inclusive design, emerging frameworks, design trends and user-experience. By the end of this course students will have a polished portfolio website demonstrating their skill-set and projects to peers and employers alike. Technologies Covered: Next.js, Typescript, UI Design Fundamentals and UXDeepdive with emphasis on Accessibility and Inclusion, Low and Medium Fidelity Mockups with Adobe Suite/Figma, HTML5, CSS, Tailwind CSS, Routing, Search Engine Optimization, Rendering Models, Deploying a Website (Hosting, DNSManagement, Registering a Domain, etc.)

A student-led course through Student-Initiated Courses (STICs) @ UMD: http://stics.umd.edu/ Please click here for more information.