Beginning Web Page Programming Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

ITSE-1311-001 Beginning Web Page Programming

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: BCIS 1305 or instructor consent

Course Description

Skill development in web programming including mark-up and scripting languages. Create web sites utilizing a markup language and develop interactive web sites.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\  Web Development and Design Foundations with XHTML, 5th edition, by Terry Felke-Morris  ISBN 978-0-13-212270-2

Supplies

Student Performance

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• \ Discuss background information and perspectives on the Internet, the Web, and HTML.
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• \ Use all the key aspects of HTML, including using common elements such as paragraphs, headings, and lists.
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• \ Use inserting inline high-lighting and special characters.
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• \ Demonstrate creating hypertext links; inserting and working with inline images.
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• \ Work with colors and backgrounds.
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• \ Work with tables.
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• \ Create multi-page Web sites.
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• \ Create user-input forms.
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• \ Create Web page design and layouts using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).
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• \ Work with image maps, image slicers, and tables to create graphical front-ends and wraparound graphical interfaces.
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• \ Design sticky Web sites that retain visitors, motivate return visits, and leverage visitor traffic.
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• \ Use key technologies that are used in conjunction with HTML, including javascript, dynamic HTML, XHTML, and XML
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\ This course is an introduction to the Internet covering the elementary concepts of the network and introducing students to various communication tools for finding and using the information and resources available on the Internet and for communicating on the Internet. Students will also develop an elementary personal or business Web site.

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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 compromises 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.

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\ Assignment, homework, quiz, and test dates are provided for each student at the beginning of the semester. It will be your responsibility to complete each assignment, all homework, and take exams on the scheduled dates.

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The instructor will set the times for the exams and assignments.  There will be no make-up exams or late work accepted for exams or assignments.  Chapter Tests may be taken twice.  Major Exams may only be taken once.

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May 21	Summer I Classes Begin
May 24	Census Day (6-week)
May 28	Memorial Day (college closed)
June 4	8 Week Online Classes Begin
June 20	Last Day to Withdraw (six week summer I)*
June 28	Summer I Classes End
June 29	Grades Due (noon)
July 2	Summer II Classes Begin
July 4	Independence Day (college closed)
July 6	Census Day (six week summer II)*
July 16	Last day to withdraw (8 week Online classes)
July 26	8-Week Online Classes End
August 1	Last Day to Withdraw (six week summer II)*
August 9	Summer II Classes End