Beginning Web Page Programming Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

ITSE-1311-002 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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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

 

Web Development and Design Foundations with HTML5,
6/E

ISBN-10: 0132783398
 

Supplies

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  • \ Access to a PC (personal computer )
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  • \ Reliable access to the Internet
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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 common elements such as paragraphs, headings, and lists.
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  • \ Use inline highlighting and special characters.
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  • \ Create hypertext links; insert and work 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.

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 grade will be based on the following:
     20% - Chapter Quizzes
     20% - Midterm Exam
     30% - Homework assignments
     30% - Semester Project/Final
    100%    TOTAL

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.

 

Attendance

  • Check your Blackboard Journal daily and have assignments in on time.
  • An exam may be taken only one time.
  • Attendance will be determined from online class participation through homework assignments, discussions, exams, and logging into AC Online.
  • Attendance for on campus classes and dual credit classes will be taken during each class period. 

Calendar

On campus, seated classes additional information:  This course requires work outside of class.  CIS labs, located on the 2nd floor of Byrd Business Building, are open throughout the week.  Hours and days of open labs can be found at http://cis.actx.edu/hours.html

ITSE 1311, Beginning Web Page Programming
Chapter Assignments and Chapter Quizzes are required
Week
Date
Chapters, Read
Quizzes and Exams
Assignments
1
8/26
Intro to Course
Chapter 1 Intro to the Internet & Web
Chapter 1 Quiz and Class Orientation Quiz 
Class Discussions
Assignment 1, Letter to Instructor
2
9/2
Chapter 2 HTML Basics
 Chapter 2 Quiz
Chapter 2 Assignment
Semester Project Phase 1
3
9/9
Chapter 3 Configuring Color & Text with CSS
Chapter 3 Quiz
Chapter 3 Assignment
4
9/16
Chapter 4 Visual Elements & Graphics
Chapter 4 Quiz
Chapter 4 Assignment
5
9/23
Chapter 5 Web Design
Chapter 5 Quiz
Chapter 5 Assignment
Semester Project Phase 2
6
9/30
Chapter 6 Page Layout
Chapter 6 Quiz
Chapter 6 Assignment
7
10/7
Chapter 7 More on Links, Layout, and Mobile
Chapter 7 Quiz
Chapter 7 Assignment
8
10/14
Chapter 8 Tables
 Chapter 8 Quiz
Chapter 8 Assignment
9
10/21
 
Midterm Exam
Semester Project Phase 3
10
10/28
Chapter 9 Forms
Chapter 9 Quiz
Chapter 9 Assignment
Work on  Semester Project
11
11/4
Chapter 10 Web Site Development
Chapter 10 Quiz

Work on  Semester Project
12
11/11
Chapter 11 Web Multimedia & Interactivity
Chapter 11 Quiz
Chapter 11 Assignment
Work on  Semester Project
13
11/18
Chapter 12 E-Commerce Overview
 Chapter 12 Quiz
Chapter 12 Assignment
Semester Project Phase 4
14
11/25
Chapter 13 Web Promotion
Chapter 13 Quiz
Chapter 13 Assignment
Work on Semester Project
15
12/2
Chapter 14 Brief Look at Javascript
Chapter 14 Quiz
 
Chapter 14 Assignment
 
Work on Semester Project
16
12/9
 
Semester Project/Final  and Semester Project/Final Discussion Due Monday, 11:55 p.m.
Semester Project/Final Phase 5
 

 

Additional Information

Important Dates to Remember

August 26 Fall Classes Begin
September 2 Labor Day (College closed)
September 11 Census Day
October 21 Fall Too Classes Begin
November 4 Spring Registration Begins
November 20 Last Day to Withdraw
November 28 - December 1 Thanksgiving Holiday (College closed)
December 9 Finals Week
December 13 Grades Due
December 14 Commencement (10 am)

 

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