The HTML and CSS course teaches students the basics of web development with these technologies. Students learn HTML syntax, including text formatting, links, images, tables, forms, and semantic markup, and CSS, including selectors, properties, and values for styling HTML documents. The course covers advanced CSS topics, such as layout and positioning, responsive design, and CSS frameworks. Students apply their knowledge in a final project to create a functional website design. By the end of the course, students have a solid understanding of web development and can create visually appealing and functional websites with HTML and CSS.