Intermediate Web Programming Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Carol Buse (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

acbuse@actx.edu

Phone

Office Location

BYRD 348

Office Hours

Tues/Thurs 2:30 - 4:30

Course Information

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

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Administrative Drop Policy

N/A

Student Withdrawal Procedures

N/A

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Course

ITSE-2302-001 Intermediate Web Programming

Prerequisites

ITSE 1311

Course Description

Techniques for Web development. Includes server-side and client-side scripting.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

javascript 5th Edition, by Gosselin

ISBN-13: 978-0-538-74887-2

ActionScript 3.0 for ADOBE^® FLASH^® CS4 PROFESSIONAL
CLASSROOM IN A BOOK
Adobe Publishing ISBN-13: 976-0-321-57921-8

Supplies

Access to a PC (personal computer)
Reliable access to the Internet.

Student Performance

This course is an introduction to client-side scripting for the Web using JavaScript and ActionScript 3.0.

JavaScript:

After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to find, select, and incorporate pre-written JavaScript scripts into a web site and customize those pre-written scripts as needed. This outcome will be accomplished by the student becoming acquainted with the following:

Use JavaScript with well-formed web pages.
Work with JavaScript variables and data types and learn how to use the operations that can be performed on them.
Add functions, events, and control structures to your JavaScript programs.
Write JavaScript code that controls the Web browser through the browser object model.
Use JavaScript to make sure data was entered properly into form fields and to perform other type of preprocessing before form data is sent to a server.
Include object-oriented programming techniques in your JavaScript programs.
Manipulate data in strings and arrays.
Trace and resolve errors in JavaScript programs.
Save state information using hidden form fields, query strings, and cookies
Add animation and interactivity to your Web pages using the Document Object Model (DOM) and Dynamic HTML (DHTML)

ActionScript 3.0:

Navigate the flash timeline
Work with events and functions
Create animation with ActionScript
Create ActionScript in external files
Use ActionScript and components to load content
Create preloaders in ActionScript
Use arrays and loops
Create a radio button quiz
Control sound
Work with XML playlist
Use ActionScript and Components to control video

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Students are expected to maintain a high standard of individual honor in their scholastic work.Students who are guilty of cheating, plagiarism, copying, or dishonesty may be excluded from class with a grade of F; or, in flagrant cases, may be suspended from the College.

The faculty of the CIS Department reserves the right to ask a student to verify any portion of a test by reproducing any specific section or all of the test in question. Any action that comprises the computer systems at Amarillo College, including but not limited to hacking or cracking, can result in a grade of "F" in this course and possible further disciplinary action.

Grading Criteria

Final grades will be assigned as indicated below.

A - Superior, Minimum of 90% average on exams and quizzes plus

all homework turned in with a 90% average on graded work.

B - Good, Between 80% and 89.49% average on exams and quizzes plus

all homework turned in with a minimum average of 80% on

graded work.

C - Adequate, Between 70% and 79.49% average on all work.

D - Minimum, Between 60% and 69.49% average on all work.

F - Failing, Below 60% average on all work.

EVALUATION:

Student grades are based on the following: Each week you will have homework that is due at the START of class on the due date. Late points are deducted if homework is turned in at the end of class or the end of the due date. No late work is accepted after the due date.

JavaScript:

Weekly Homework 20%

JavaScript Project 20%

Class Participation 10%

ActionScript: