Western Nevada Community College
CIT 151 Beginning Web Development
Syllabus
Instructor:


Office:
Office Hours:

Mrs. Janeen Malkovich
e-mail: malkovic@wnc.edu
web: www.wnc.edu/~malkovic
Sage Hall, 423-7565 x 2247
M 3:00 - 4:00 pm, anytime by apt.

Class Meeting: Fall Semester 2010
Monday, 4:00 - 6:45 p.m. Room #102
Course Credit: 3.0 credits
Call Number: 37470

 

 

 

 

 

Course Description:  
Introduces students to XHTML and Web page construction. Topics cover construction and management of Web sites and creation of Web pages utilizing standards-based technologies such as Cascading Style Sheets. Emphasis on developing interoperable web sites that work with standards compliant web browsers. Interoperability with non standards-compliant web browsers is covered. As a technology driven course, graphic design is not emphasized. May be taught using basic text editing or a web-development tool such as Dreamweaver. Prerequisite: IS 101 or consent of the instructor. 
General Information:
It is expected that the student will have a basic knowledge of the use of a microcomputer and a basic understanding of the windows interface.  In particular the student should know how to use the Window Explorer to manipulate (save, copy, delete, move, etc.) files.  No prior knowledge or experience in the use of a database is required.
Text Book & Materials:
Shelly, Wells, (2010). Adobe Dreamweaver CS4:  Complete Concepts & Techniques, 1st ed. Cambridge, MA: Course Technology.  ISBN-10:  0324788320
 
USB Storage Device.  You will need to purchase one storage device for backing up your web folders.
 
Course Objectives:
The successful student will demonstrate the ability to:
1. Describe and discuss the World Wide Web and how it works; and use GUI editor tools.
2. View HTML code for Web pages.
3. Format contents of a Web page, add background image, inline image, sound and animation.
4. Import Web pages, RTF files, and create definition, bulleted, numbered, and nested lists.
5. Create a table, enter data, split and merge cells in a table.
6. Change image properties, create a hover button, add page transitions and animations, and change site theme.
7. Publish a Web page and process page on a server.
8. Recalculate and verify many types of hyperlinks.
Methods of Instruction:
Lecture, hands-on instruction, handouts, demonstrations, assignments, and personalized help will be utilized.  Much of class time will be used to demonstrate the practical use of the software, but students are required to go through the tutorial material in the textbook during the remaining lab time.  Class agenda, instructional material, and student assignments will be posted on the net. wnc supports providing equal access for students with disabilities. Disability support services are available to assist appropriate academic accommodations that students may require, please contact me immediately (by second week of class) to ensure timely accommodations.
 
Attendance:
Much of what is learned in this class will come from class/lab activities and discussions. Therefore, missing class means missing a large portion of this learning development. In general, if a student misses a number of hours greater than the number of credits to be earned in the course, the instructor may give a withdrawal grade. Arrangements for absences and late assignments must be made prior to class in order for full credit to be earned.
 
Grading:
Students may receive a grade for performance of each assignment, reading, test, and class discussions. Grades will be based upon the percentage of the total possible. For full credit assignments must be completed on time. Late work is not accepted. The skills introduced in one assignment are developed and applied in the subsequent assignments. Each assignment is due in its entirety by the start of the next class. *The college will no longer mail out final grades. You can receive final grades by calling 1-800-748-5690, or by accessing your grades through the Internet at http://www.wnc.edu. The grading scale is as follows and may include + and - grades:
100 - 90 = A
89 - 80 = B
79 - 70 = C
69 - 60 = D
59 - 00 = W
Grade W for withdrawal will be assigned for unexcused absences in excess of three meetings or for failure to complete class assignments. Grade F may be assigned for any form of academic dishonesty (refer to wnc Policy).
 
 
Grading Criteria:
Homework 325 (approximate point totals)
Exam 100 (final critique)
Project 100 (your personal web)
 
Course Work Schedule:
Following is a tentative list of class dates, due dates, and class discussion topics which are subject to change. It is the students responsibility to attend class to get the exact course work and lectures.
DATE SUBJECT READING (prior to class)
Week 1, Aug. 30 Introduction: lab, students, class material, web site development Intro. DW 2-22, E-mail Activation
Sept. 6 Labor Day Holiday No Class
Week 3, Sept. 13 Creating a Dreamweaver Web Page Project 1
Week 4, Sept. 20 Adding Pages, links, and images Project 2
Week 5, Sept. 27 Tables & Page Layout Project 3
Week 6, Oct. 4 Forms Project 4
Week 7, Oct. 11 Templates and Style Sheets Project 5
Week 8, Oct. 18 Lab Day, Midterm Work on Personal Web Page
Week 9, Oct. 25 Layers, Image Maps, & Navigation Bars Project 6
Week 10, Nov. 1 Animation and Behaviors Project 7
Week 11, Nov. 8 Media Objects Project 8
Week 12, Nov.15 Lab Day Work on Personal Web Page
Week 13, Nov. 22 Page Layout with Frames Project 9
Week 14, Nov. 29 Lab Day Work on Personl Web Page
Week 15, Dec. 6 Final - Personal Web Page Due  
Week 16, Dec. 13 Final Critique Due, Last Day Final critique e-mailed
 5 Things to keep in mind:
1. The Internet is a powerful tool that can be used and abused. Be responsible and use common sense.
2. This is a college course, expect to be challenged, pushed, and hopefully in the end, excited by what you’ have accomplished.
3. You have access to the ‘Net from the lab while you are taking this class. Should you have another access, feel free to use it as well.
4. Tell me, I'll forget. Show me, I might remember. Involve me, I'll understand.
5. Be honest and straight with me, and I’ll be delighted to be the same with you. If you have concerns about anything speak to me immediately.

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Last Updated: June 22, 2010 This syllabus is subject to change up to the date class starts, thereafter changes will be posted in class discussions.
Page Author: Janeen L. Malkovich, M.Ed.

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