CIS
233DA - Web Design and Publishing
Internet/Web Development Level 2 - Face to Face
COURSE SYLLABUS
The following textbook is required and can be purchased at MCC's bookstore or the Textbook bookstore on Southern Avenue, on the North side of MCC. You can also purchase online at www.course.com.
Web Development and Design Foundations with XHTML, 3rd edition
ISBN: 0-321-43675-X @2007
Addison Wesley Higher Education
Software/Materials: A text editor such as NotePad and a Web browser (preferably Netscape Navigator, Mozilla or Internet Explorer, versions 5.0 or higher) must be installed on your computer. If you are using a non-standard browser, it must support frames and HTML 4.1. Most of the tutorials can be completed with just a text editor and a Web browser. However, access to the Internet is strongly recommended if you are working off-campus using your own computer. You will also need to have a flash disk of at least 56MB or higher to store your assignments.
Course Competencies: Please refer to our curriculum guide for these competencies. This course is one of the required courses for our Web Technology's Certificates and Associate Degree. It is also strongly recommended before taking CIS 298 - Special Projects. CIS 298 will prepare students to take the internationally recognized industry certification exam in Certified Internet Webmaster Foundations. For more information, visit www.ciwcertified.com.
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of the following skills is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED:
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Familiarity with Windows 95/98 or higher and a text editor program such as Notepad.
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Having access to the Internet using an Internet Service Provider
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Completion of CIS 133BA or CIS133DA or permission of instructor. This course assumes that students are already familiar with using the Internet and browsers software such as Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer as well as Internet communication features.
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Proficiency in using HTML coding to create web pages containing text, links, image maps, lists, and tables are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
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Instructions and applications are written for Windows-based platform ONLY for this course. Students can use Mac platform for this course, however, instructions will NOT be provided for MAC platform.
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Email Account - Students are required to subscribe to MCC Student Mail Account. You are not required to use this email to communicate with your instructor, however, you will need it to access your online quizzes and my lecture notes.
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The ability to type at least 40 wpm is strongly recommended
Assignments: Readings, hands-on assignments, review assignments, as well as case problems will be assigned after each tutorial (chapter) to help support and supplement material found in the text. These assignments may require the application of various software packages. This is a time-consuming course. Students should plan to spend at least 6 to 8 hours a week to complete your lab assignments.
Quizzes: Online Quizzes will be given after each tutorial covering the concepts in each tutorial. The quizzes will consist of multiple choice/true false questions and will be timed. Students are recommended to review each tutorial so that students know the materials enough to work quickly through the test to be within the time allotted for each quiz. The quizzes will be in an open-book format.
Projects: In addition to home work assignments and quizzes, students will be required to complete several projects in individual or group format. Instructions will be given for group collaborations as well as individual tasks. These projects replace the mid-term and final exams.
Attendance records will be maintained. An instructor may withdraw a student who has accumulated more absences than the required class meetings per week. Prior arrangements must be made with the instructor for make-up work. Instructor also may deduct points for frequent absences which can affect your overall grade unless these absences are approved in advance by your instructor.
Withdrawal Policy:
In addition to withdrawal due to excessive absences, students can withdraw from the course prior to the end of the 7th week of classes without instructor approval. It is the student's responsibility to process the paperwork to withdraw from the class. Failure to do so may result in student receiving a final grade of "F".
Grading:
Letter grades will be determined using a standard percentage point evaluation as outlined below. Changes may be made at instructor's discretion and advanced notice will be given. Total Points Possible: TBA
At least 92%: A
At least 82%: B
At least 72%: C
At least 62%: D
Below 61%: F
Final grades will be computed on the following weights:
Discussion and Group Participations: 10%
Assignments and quizzes: 70%
Projects: 20%
Posting of Grades: All grades will be posted online. Students may access the course home page at any time to review your grades throughout the semester and to check on your progress. Official grade report will be mailed out to students about two weeks after final grade is posted online during the last week of the course.
Challenges:
1. Your instructor is willing to make reasonable accommodations for limitations due to any special needs from students, including learning challenges. Please see your instructor before or after class to discuss any special needs that you may have. Also, our Special Services office will be able to assist students with learning challenges.
2. Besides academic performance, students should exhibit the qualities of honesty and integrity. Any form of dishonesty, cheating, fabrication, the facilitation of academic dishonesty, and plagiarism may make you subject to disciplinary action. Refer to the student handbook for information regarding institutional policy and due process procedures.
3. Course content may vary to meet the needs of this class. Students will be notified on any changes throughout the semester.
