Web Development Fundamentals
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Introduction to HTML, CSS & JavaScript. Students build responsive, accessible websites from scratch and learn modern front-end workflows.
Belgium Campus iTversity
Lecturer & Module Facilitator
Department of Computing & Information Technology
With over a decade of experience in higher education, [Prof. Philip van Huyssteen] brings a passion for practical, industry-aligned learning to every classroom. Holding a Master's degree in Information Technology and currently pursuing doctoral research in Human-Computer Interaction, [he/she/they] champions student-centred pedagogy and real-world problem-solving as the cornerstone of great teaching.
Each module is designed to bridge theory and industry practice, equipping students with skills they can apply from day one on the job.
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Introduction to HTML, CSS & JavaScript. Students build responsive, accessible websites from scratch and learn modern front-end workflows.
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Usability principles, user research methods, wireframing, and prototype testing. Emphasis on empathy-driven design and accessibility standards.
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Full-stack application design using modern frameworks. Covers REST APIs, database integration, cloud deployment, and software architecture patterns.
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Foundational concepts in data wrangling, visualisation, and statistical analysis using Python. Real-world datasets and Kaggle challenges included.
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Critical thinking about technology's societal impact, cybersecurity basics, digital citizenship, privacy, and AI ethics in contemporary contexts.
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Agile & Scrum methodologies, sprint planning, stakeholder management, and risk analysis. Capstone group project using real PMBOK frameworks.
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"The best teachers don't give you the answer — they give you the courage and the tools to find it yourself."
"Every bug is a lesson in disguise. The frustration is the tuition fee for the insight waiting on the other side."
"Technology is not the future — the people who understand it, shape it, and question it ethically are the future. That is why you are here."
"Collaboration is not cheating — it is the closest thing to real-world work experience you will get before graduation."
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