Recommended SFU Courses Part 2: CMPT 165
I took CMPT 165 (Computing Science 165: Introduction to the Internet and the World Wide Web) with Greg Baker in Spring 2010 semester. It was one of the best courses I took in SFU. Greg Baker is a very knowledgeable instructor with a great sense if humor. Course content was very organized and well-taught. If you are at least somewhat interested in basic HTML, CSS, and web programming, this is definitely a GPA booster class for you!
There is no book to buy since Greg Baker wrote all his course material and published it online. You will need to attend all the labs and complete all the lab assignments. They are all very easy if you pay attention in class. There are 2 projects. One of them being HTML and CSS related, and the second one Python programming related. They are very easy to complete if you have been in class and all the labs. I managed to complete them the night before due and still got perfect marks.
Midterm and final can be a little bit tricky with the HTML and CSS stuff. The most difficult part will be writing the required HTML and CSS codes to display a layout specified in an image. All you need to do is practice and master all the examples he teaches in lectures before the exam. I totally recommend this course to everyone who is looking to learn some fun and practical computer skills. And remember to take it with Greg Baker.
