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Syllabus: Introduction to CSS Programming

Course Description:

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), a


cornerstone technology for designing and styling web pages. By the end of the course, students
will be able to use CSS to enhance the visual appearance of HTML documents, create responsive
layouts, and manage web design with efficiency and creativity.

Course Objectives:

1. Understand the role of CSS in web development.


2. Learn how to apply styles to HTML elements using CSS.
3. Develop the ability to create responsive and visually appealing designs.
4. Master CSS layout techniques, selectors, and properties.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to CSS

 What is CSS?
 CSS vs. HTML
 Types of CSS:
o Inline CSS
o Internal CSS
o External CSS
 Anatomy of a CSS Rule: selector { property: value; }
 Linking CSS to HTML (<link> and <style>)

Module 2: CSS Selectors and Properties

 Basic Selectors:
o Type Selector (h1, p)
o Class Selector (.classname)
o ID Selector (#idname)
 Group and Universal Selectors (*, grouping with commas)
 Advanced Selectors:
o Attribute Selectors
o Pseudo-classes (:hover, :nth-child())
o Pseudo-elements (::before, ::after)

Module 3: CSS Colors and Typography

 Color Models:
o Named Colors
o HEX, RGB, RGBA, HSL, HSLA
 Typography:
o Fonts: font-family
o Sizes: font-size, rem, em, px, %
o Weight, Style, and Variant (font-weight, font-style)
o Line Spacing and Letter Spacing (line-height, letter-spacing)
 Web-safe fonts and Google Fonts

Module 4: CSS Box Model

 Components of the Box Model:


o Content
o Padding
o Border
o Margin
 Border Properties: border-style, border-width, border-color
 Box Sizing: box-sizing: border-box;
 Background Properties: background-color, background-image, background-repeat,
background-position, background-size

Module 5: Layout and Positioning

 Display Property: block, inline, inline-block, none


 Positioning:
o Static
o Relative
o Absolute
o Fixed
o Sticky
 Float and Clear
 Flexbox Layout:
o Properties: display: flex;, justify-content, align-items, flex-wrap,
flex-direction
o Aligning and distributing items in a container
 CSS Grid:
o Defining a grid container: display: grid;
o Grid-template-rows, columns, areas
o Placing items in the grid

Module 6: Styling Links, Lists, and Forms

 Links:
o Pseudo-classes: :link, :visited, :hover, :active
o Customizing buttons with CSS
 Lists:
o Styling Ordered and Unordered Lists
o Custom List Markers
 Forms:
o Styling input fields, buttons, checkboxes, and dropdowns
o Adding focus and validation effects with :focus and :valid

Module 7: Responsive Design and Media Queries

 What is Responsive Design?


 Using Relative Units (%, em, rem, vh, vw)
 Introduction to Media Queries:
o Syntax: @media
o Breakpoints for devices (mobile, tablet, desktop)
 Fluid Grids and Flexible Images

Module 8: CSS Effects and Animations

 Transitions:
o Syntax: transition-property, transition-duration, transition-timing-
function
o Hover effects
 Transformations:
o Scaling, Rotating, Skewing, Translating
 Animations:
o @keyframes syntax
o animation-name, animation-duration, animation-iteration-count
o Chaining animations
Module 9: CSS Best Practices

 Organizing CSS files


 Writing clean and maintainable CSS
 Avoiding redundancy
 CSS debugging techniques

Module 10: Final Project

 Build a responsive, multi-page website using CSS and HTML.


o Apply CSS for layout, typography, colors, and responsive design.
o Include animations, media queries, and a cohesive design theme.

Assessment:

1. Quizzes: Weekly quizzes on CSS concepts (30%)


2. Assignments: Hands-on exercises for each module (30%)
3. Final Project: Comprehensive website design (40%)

References:

1. Mozilla Developer Network (MDN) Web Docs


2. W3Schools CSS Tutorials
3. Recommended Textbook: CSS: The Missing Manual by David Sawyer McFarland

Schedule:

 Duration: 8 Weeks
 Weekly Sessions: 2 hours/session (Lecture + Hands-on Practice)
 Final Project Presentation: Week 9

This syllabus is designed to ensure students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills
to master CSS.

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