Beginning Web Page Programming Syllabus for 2025-2026
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AI Statement

Collusion is defined as “the unauthorized collaboration with another person or by any other means, including artificial intelligence (AI) and computer translators, in preparing work for fulfillment of course requirements.” Using AI like (ChatGPT or Google Gemini) to create a document is considered colluding. The use of Generative Artificial Intelligence on specific assignments is at the discretion of the instructor.

Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Reporting

Amarillo College prohibits discrimination and harassment based on sex, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking, under Title IX and Texas Education Code §51.253–255. Faculty and staff are mandatory reporters and must share any related concerns with the Title IX Coordinator at titleix@actx.edu. Reports and additional information are available at https://www.actx.edu/hr/title-ixtitle-ix. Confidential counseling and advocacy services are available through the Counseling Center and Advocacy & Resource Center.

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 Enrollment Center, Suite 700. 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:

Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.

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

Course Description

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

Student Resources Student 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

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Although you have outside buying options available, speak with your instructor before buying from a source other than the AC Bookstore. We want to ensure you have the correct product. The book is an online book and required for this course.

Access Code For Web Development & Design Foundations
Felke-Morris
ISBN 0136662404 Copyright 25
$64.98 at the Bookstore

The physical textbook is NOT required. If you do purchase from an outside vendor, make sure and get the 10th edition.

Supplies

Student Performance

Students 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

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 final course grade will be determined as follows:

The lowest score from the Class Assignments and Chapter Website Case Study Assignments will be dropped.

It is the student's responsibility to complete and submit all assignments by the scheduled due dates. Late work is not accepted.

Chapter Website Case Study Assignments

The Chapter Website Case Study Assignments are based on the JavaJam Coffee Bar Case Study found in the Summary section at the end of the designated textbook chapters. These assignments provide guided practice on the concepts introduced in each chapter and help students develop the technical skills needed to successfully complete the Semester Project.

Beginning in Week 1, students will apply newly learned concepts by completing JavaJam website activities that align with the chapter content. These assignments are designed to reinforce course material and prepare students for the more comprehensive project phases completed throughout the semester. Assignments are due by the date and time listed in Blackboard.

Chapter Quizzes

Chapter quizzes are completed online and are designed to reinforce the concepts presented in the textbook readings, instructional materials, and chapter activities. Students should review the assigned chapter content before attempting each quiz. Quizzes are intended to measure understanding of the concepts needed to successfully complete both the JavaJam activities and the Semester Project.

Semester Project

The Semester Project is the primary assessment for this course and represents 60% of your final grade.

Purpose:
To design, develop, test, and publish a professional website that demonstrates mastery of the web design and development concepts covered throughout the course.

Rather than creating a website in a single submission, students will develop their project through a series of five phases. Each phase builds upon previous work and incorporates the skills learned through the weekly JavaJam assignments and course activities.

The five phase grades will be averaged together and weighted as 60% of the final course grade.

Mandatory Tutoring

Students who earn a failing grade on the Chapter 3 Website Case Study Assignment or whose overall course average falls below 75% may be required to participate in mandatory tutoring sessions. The purpose of tutoring is to provide additional support and help students develop the skills necessary for success in the course.

Attendance

Attendance, Participation, and Communication

Week 1 Attendance Requirement
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 Week 1 assignments by the deadline may result in an administrative drop from the course.

Online Attendance and Participation
This is an online course. Simply logging into Blackboard does not constitute attendance. Attendance is determined by active participation in the course through the completion of assignments, assessments, discussions, and other required course activities.

Students are expected to log in regularly, review course materials, monitor announcements, and complete assignments by the scheduled deadlines. Failure to participate in course activities for an extended period may be considered non-attendance and may negatively impact course success.

Students who do not actively participate for seven consecutive days should contact the instructor immediately. Due to the accelerated nature of this course, falling behind even one week can make it difficult to successfully complete the course.

Assignment Deadlines
Assignments must be completed and submitted by the scheduled due date and time. This course follows a no late work policy. Students are encouraged to plan ahead and manage their time carefully to avoid missing deadlines.

Time Commitment
Students should plan to spend a minimum of 14–18 hours per week on this course. The actual amount of time required may vary depending on individual experience, weekly assignments, and topic complexity.

Due to the pace and volume of material covered in this course, students are rarely successful when attempting to complete all coursework in only one or two days each week. Consistent engagement throughout the week is strongly recommended. Schedule regular study time to ensure you can devote the necessary energy and effort to achieve success in this course.

Communication Expectations
Check your Amarillo College email account (@amarillocollege.com) daily. Important course announcements, reminders, guidance, and updates will be communicated through email and Blackboard.

If you need assistance, your instructor, Karen Boatman, may be contacted through Blackboard Messages or by email at keboatman@actx.edu. Additional support is available through in-person meetings, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet appointments. Please contact me by email to schedule a convenient time.

Emails are typically answered within 24 hours during the work week. If you do not receive a response within that timeframe, please resend your message as a reminder.

Calendar

Additional Information

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Student Help Resources:

• Center for Teaching and Learning Student and Faculty Help Center - www.actx.edu/ctl/helpcenter
• Center For Teaching and Learning - www.actx.edu/ctl/
• Blackboard Student Help Page - www.actx.edu/ctl/blackboard-student-help
• AskAC - www.actx.edu/contact-us/
• Academic Success Center - www.actx.edu/successcenters/index.php
• Advocacy and Resource Center - www.actx.edu/arc/index.php
• Career & Employment Services - www.actx.edu/career/
• Advising Home Page - www.actx.edu/advising/
• Counseling Center Home Page - www.actx.edu/counseling/

Blackboard 101:
Many students need more technical assistance with the new Blackboard Ultra. Blackboard 101 is an optional self-paced Blackboard tutorial course to help familiarize students with the workings and mechanics of Blackboard Ultra. See The Blackboard Student Help Page - www.actx.edu/ctl/blackboard-student-help - for more information about Blackboard 101.