Intermediate Web Programming Syllabus for 2021-2022
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Instructor Information

Office Hours

T/TH 12-2 pm 

or by appointment

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-2302-001 Intermediate Web Programming

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: ITSE 1311

Course Description

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

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, 3 lab)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

We will be using w3schools for this course

optional text: Javascript & jQuery

by Jon Duckett

ISBN: 978-1-118-53164-8

 

Supplies

Supplies:
•    Access to a PC (personal computer) or Mac.
•    Reliable access to the Internet
•    A working email address
•    Storage media
•    Simple text editor such as Notepad++.  I will be using Visual Studio Code (it works with both Mac and PC).
•    Browser

 

Student Performance

This course is an introduction to client-side scripting for the Web using 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:

Incorporate JavaScript into web pages.

Work with JavaScript variables and data types and learn how to use the operations that can be performed on them.

Trace and resolve errors in JavaScript programs.

Add functions, methods, events, and objects to your JavaScript programs.

Apply control structures to scripts – including comparisons, conditions, and loops.

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.

Manipulate data in strings and arrays.

Save state information using query strings, local storage, and/or cookies.

Add  interactivity to your Web pages using the Document Object Model (DOM) with jQuery

Write JavaScript code that controls the Web browser through the browser object model (BOM).

Incorporate various APIs into scripts.

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

Course grades will be assigned based upon the following criteria:

>  89.5 = A
> 79.5  = B
> 69.5 =  C
> 59.5 =  D
< 59.5  = F

 

Each weekly lab assignments are due on at their posted due date.  Half credit is given if lab OR lab prep assignments are turned in after the due date has passed (maximum score of 50 points).  Quizzes and exams may be made up only in emergency situations

 

Lab Prep     60%

Quizzes     15%

Labs.         15%

Final.         10%

Attendance

All work found in the Introduction folder of the course MUST be completed during the first week of class in order to be marked present and not administratively dropped from the class.

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 and other information through email.

Complete assignments by the scheduled date/time.

Students should plan on spending a minimum of 7-10 hours per week on this course. Actual amounts will vary depending on weekly assignments and topic complexity.

Your instructor, Dr. Carol Buse, may be contacted by email through the course in Blackboard. If Blackboard is not available, please email acbuse@actx.edu.

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

Calendar

Tentative Course Schedule

Week 1 - Syllabus/Introduction to course and incorporating JavaScript into web pages.

Week 2 - Variables, Operators, Data Types. Techniques to trace and resolve errors in JavaScripts

Week 3 - Functions, Methods, Events and Objects

Week 4 - Comparisons, Conditions, if, if/else, switch, input validation

Week 5 - Arrays, strings and loops

Week 6 - Query strings, local storage, Google Charts API, DOM, BOM

Week 7 - Overview of JavaScript libraries and web technologies

Week 8 - Final Exam

Additional Information

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

January 18:           Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (AC Closed)
January 19:           Spring Classes Begin
January 27:           Census Day (Administrative Drop for Non-Attendance)
March 2:                Last Day to Withdraw Spring 1
March 3:                Computer Information Technology Job Fair          
March 11:              Last Day of Spring I Course
March 15-21:        Spring Break @ Amarillo College (limited services)
April 1-3:               Easter Holiday (AC Closed)
April 5:                  Summer & Fall Registration Begins

TECHNOLOGY & COMPUTING ISSUES
  • Open Computer Labs: Open labs on campus are in the WARE building on the Washington Street campus. Technical assistance is available in the computer labs.
  • 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: https://www.actx.edu/bookstore/computer-service-center.
  • 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 at https://www.actx.edu/ctl/helpcenter.
COURSE ASSISTANCE
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 at http://www.actx.edu/arc/advocacy-and-resource-center.
  • 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 at: https://www.actx.edu/counseling/index.php.
  • 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 at https://www.actx.edu/legalstudies/legal-student-intership.

Syllabus Created on:

01/14/22 5:33 PM

Last Edited on:

01/14/22 5:37 PM