Beginning Web Page Programming Syllabus for 2019-2020
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Karen Boatman (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

keboatman@actx.edu

Phone

<p>(806) 371-5930 (Leave a message)</p>

Office Location

<p>R. E. Byrd Business Building 323B</p>

Office Hours

I am excited for a new semester!

Office Hours (this is a time that you can come to my office without an appointment):

  • Tuesday & Thursday: 10:30am - Noon

Students may contact me by email through the course in Blackboard (Messages). If you would like to schedule a different day and time to meet, my scheduling is flexible. We can meet in person, Zoom, or Google Meet.

Good Luck this semester!

Course Information

COVID-19 Protocols

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.

Amarillo College Web Accessibility Policy Statement

Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.

If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.

Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:

The Tutoring for Success policy applies to any student whose grade or performance in the course falls below a departmentally determined minimum threshold. In either of those cases, the instructor will direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. Under this policy, the instructor will follow specific departmental guidelines governing the use, duration, and grade component of the tutoring need.

Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

Student Withdrawal Procedures

Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.

NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.

Privacy Statement

The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students.  If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .

Course

ITSE-1311-001 Beginning Web Page Programming

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: Computer literacy

Course Description

Skill development in web programming including mark-up and scripting languages.

Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

 

  zyBooks Digital Content

  ISBN 1541882016

This book is available from the bookstore $92.50. It is an access code for the online book.

 

  ISBN: 978-0618706410

  If you need a common reader, please visit with me. I have some to loan out.

 

Supplies

 Access to a PC (personal computer )
 Computers are available in the Computer Lab in the CIS Department at the Washington Street campus of Amarillo College.
 Reliable access to the Internet
 Access to the SSH
 Notepad ++ (or Text Wrangler for MAC)
 USB Flashdrive

Student Performance

 Discuss background information and perspectives on the Internet, the Web, and HTML.
 Use all the key aspects of HTML5, including common elements such as paragraphs, headings, and lists.
 Understand and user various types of hyperlinks
 Configure color and text with CSS
 Incorporate visual elements and graphics
 Develop web sites using recommended web design practices and accessibility
 Understand CSS techniques for positioning and floating web page elements
 Work with two-column and three-column CSS page layout.
 Work with CSS sprites, configure CSS for print, CSS media queries,& CSS3 Flexible Box Layout Module
 Design pages for the mobile web
 Work with Tables
 Create user-input forms.
 Add media and interactivity to web pages including HTML5 video, audio, Flash®, Java™ applets, CSS Image Gallery, CSS3 transform and transition properties, javascript, jQuery, Ajax and HTML5 APIs.
 Work with e-commerce security and order processing on the Web
 Develop strategies for site promotion from the developer's point of view, utilizing search engine optimization
  Students will develop a 5 page web site based on the common reader and publish that site to a web server.

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 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.

Criteria Grade
>89.5% A
>79.5% B
>69.5% C
>59.5% D
<59.5% F

 

 

 

 
 
 
EVALUATION:
Your grade for the course is based on the following:
Participation Activities: 15% (zyBook assignments) and Course Policy Quiz, DropBox Assignment 1, and Introduce Yourself Discussion Board
Challenge Activities: 15% (zyBook assignments)
Semester Project: 50%  
Final Exam: 20%  

All course work (except the Final Exam)  are provided for each student at the beginning of the semester, along with due dates. It is your responsibility to complete each assignment, all homework, and take exams on the scheduled dates.

 

Attendance

  • All Week 1 assignments must be completed by the end of Week 1 in order to be considered Present in the course. Failure to complete all assignments by this date may lead to an administrative drop from the course.
  •  Check your email daily.  The email address used by your instructor is the @amarillocollege.com email issued to each AC student. Your instructor will communicate important course updates, guidance, and hints via email.
  •  Complete assignments by the scheduled date/time.  There is a "no late work" policy, except in extreme circumstances.
  •  Attendance for seated classes will be taken during each class period. Attendance for online classes will be monitored by access log-in dates recorded in Blackboard and completing required assignments.  Excessive absence or lack of participation may result in failure of the course.
  •  Students should plan on spending a minimum of 10-12 hours per week on this course. Actual amounts will vary depending on weekly assignments and topic complexity.
  •  Due to the nature of this course and the volume of work required to master this material, students are rarely successful when attempts are made to complete work during one or two days each week. Please schedule your time, so that you can devote the appropriate energy and effort to achieve success in this course.
  •  Your instructor, Karen Boatman, may be contacted by email through the course in Blackboard. If Blackboard is not available, please email keboatman@actx.edu.  In-person meetings or additional help are available if needed or desired. Please contact by email to set up a convenient day/time.
  •  Emails are typically answered within 24 hours. If you do not receive a response within that time frame, please resend your message as a reminder.

Calendar

ITSE 1311, Beginning Web Page Programming

The schedule below represents a planned outline for the course. Actual dates are subject to change. Please check your email daily for course updates from your instructor.
Assignments are due by 10 pm each Monday during Weeks 1-7; assignments are due by 5 pm in Week 8.

See the checklist posted in your Blackboard course each Week as a mechanism to monitor due dates and your progress in the course.

Chapter’s Assigned

Participation Activities (PA)

Challenge Activities (CA)

Semester Project

Week 1

All Week 1 assignments must be completed by the end of Week 1 (Monday, January  27 @ 10pm), in order to be considered Present in the course. Failure to complete all assignments by this date may lead to an administrative drop from the course.

The Internet and Web

1.1 through 1.12

  

Phase 1

Introduction to Web Programming

Create zyBook account

 

2.1 through 2.7

Course Policy Quiz

Discussion Board

Dropbox Assignment 1

  

Chapter’s Assigned

Participation Activities (PA)

Challenge Activities (CA)

Semester Project

Week 2

HTML

3.1 through 3.8
  • 3.2 Basic HTML tags
  • 3.4 Lists
  • 3.5 Tables
  • 3.6 Images
  • 3.7 Links

Phase 2

More HTML

4.1 through 4.7
  • 4.1 HTML containers
  • 4.2 Forms
  • 4.3 Common widgets

Chapter’s Assigned

Participation Activities (PA)

Challenge Activities (CA)

Week 3

Basic CSS

5.1 through 5.6
  • 5.1 Using CSS in HTML
  • 5.2 Basic selectors
  • 5.3 Advanced selectors
  • 5.4 Common Properties
  • 5.5 Font and Text Properties
  • 5.6 Box Model

Start working on Phase 3

Advanced CSS

6.1 through 6.6
  • 6.1 Positioning elements
  • 6.2 Special effects
  • 6.4 Page layout with flexbox
  • 6.6 Styling forms

Chapter’s Assigned

Participation Activities (PA)

Challenge Activities (CA)

Semester Project

Week 4

Mobile Web Development

7.1 through 7.5
  • 7.3 Viewport

Phase 3

Privacy

8.1 through 8.7
  • None

Chapter’s Assigned

Participation Activities (PA)

Challenge Activities (CA)

Semester Project

Week 5

Basic JavaScript

9.1 through 9.11
  • 9.1 Syntax and Variables
  • 9.2 Arithmetic

Phase 4

Security

10.1 through 10.8
  • None

Chapter’s Assigned

Participation Activities (PA)

Challenge Activities (CA)

Semester Project

Week 6

JavaScript in the Browser

11.1 through 11.10
  • 11.1 Using JavaScript with HTML
  • 11.6 Form Validation

Phase 5

Information Systems

12.1 through 12.5
  • None

Chapter’s Assigned

Participation Activities (PA)

Challenge Activities (CA)

Semester Project

Week 7

Web/Mobile Apps

More Societal Issues

13.1 through 13.8

14.1 through 14.11
  • None

Final Phase

Chapter’s Assigned

Participation Activities (PA)

Challenge Activities (CA)

Semester Project

Week 8

Final Exam

 

 

This course requires work outside of class. 

The calendar above represents a planned outline for the course. Actual dates are subject to change. Please check your email daily for course updates from your instructor. 

Additional Information

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

January 20:      MLK Day (College Closed)

January 21:      Spring 1 Classes Begin

January 28:      Census Date (Administrative Drop for Non-Attendance)

March 3:           Withdrawal Date

March 9-12:      Final Exams

March 12:         Spring 1 Classes End

March 16-20:    Spring Break

TECHNOLOGY & COMPUTING ISSUES

  • Open Computer Labs: The Business Systems and Emerging Technology Department hosts an open computer lab on the 2nd Floor of the Byrd Business Building. Labs are open 7 days a week. Assistance with this course and/or technical assistance are available in the computer labs. Visit the Computer Information Systems (CIS) website for additional details.
  • Computer Services Center: Located within the AC Bookstore, trained staff will diagnose computer-related issues and repair problems on a fee-for-service basis. Laptop rentals are also available. Visit the Computer Services Center website for additional details.
  • Student & Faculty Help Center: Located on the first floor of Ware Student Commons, the Help Center provides technical support to students and faculty. The Help Center offers assistance in logging into AC Connect, Blackboard, resetting passwords, and general computing and software questions. Visit the Student & Faculty Help Center website for more information.

COURSE ASSISTANCE

  • Tutoring: A variety of options are available when you need a little extra help in a course (online, walk-in, one-on-one. Visit the Tutoring website for more information.
  • Writers' Corner: Writers' Corner offers one-on-one tutoring to review assignment requirements, provide constructive feedback, and guide students through all phases of the writing process. Writer’s Corner will not edit you work, but will help you get on the right path. Visit the Writer’s Corner website  for more information.
  • DisAbility Services: DisAbility Services helps students by providing necessary accommodations for course success and to facilitate access to all services and programs at Amarillo College. Visit the DisAbility Services website.
  • Learn about using AC Connect (Blackboard) and using features of our course by reviewing the following tutorials:

PERSONAL ISSUES

  • Advocacy & Resource Center: The Advocacy & Resource Center is located on the first floor of Ware Student Commons. A variety of resources are available in the areas of social services, a food pantry, a clothing closet, and adult student programs. Visit the Advocacy & Resource Center website
  • Counseling Center: At the Counseling Center, student and counselor work together to develop more personal awareness and the skills needed to overcome barriers to success. All services are free and confidential. Visit the Counseling Center website
  • Legal Clinic: The Legal Clinic is a free, walk-in clinic assisting enrolled AC students on various legal issues including family law, immigration, probate, landlord-tenant issues, and general legal matters. Visit the Legal Clinic website.

 

Syllabus Created on:

01/19/20 12:44 PM

Last Edited on:

01/20/20 12:10 PM