CIS 233DA - Internet Web Development Level 2
3 credit On-line Course

COURSE SYLLABUS

Textbook Information:

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, 4th edition
ISBN: 0-321-43675-X @2009
Pearson Addison Wesley

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 XHTML 1.0. 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 2GB or higher to store your assignments.

Course Information:

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 284-CIW Associate Cert Prep Course. 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:

• Familiarity with Windows XP or Vista or higher and a text editor program such as Notepad.
• Having access to the Internet using an Internet Service Provider such as Cox or Qwest.
• This course assumes that students are already familiar with using the Internet and browsers software such as Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer as well as Internet communication features.
• Proficiency in using XHTML coding to create web pages containing text, links, image maps, lists, and tables are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Completion of CIS 133BA or CIS133DA is recommended or with prior permission from the instructor.
• Instruction 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.
• 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 course interface to take online quizzes and to submit your assignments.
• The ability to type at least 40 wpm is 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.  There will be due dates for assignments and late assignments will be accepted for one week after the due date with a penalty of 5% for late submission. Assignments submitted after the extra one week WILL NOT be accepted. NO EXCEPTION ON LATE ASSIGNMENTS POLICY.

Withdrawal Policy: Students are required to log into your course at least twice a week to check for assignments or announcement from your instructor. These log ins are considered attendances for online courses. Your instructor can withdraw you due to excessive absences by monitoring your activities within the course interface. Prior to the end of the 7th week of clases, students can withdraw from the course without instructor approval. It is the student's responsibility to process the paperwork to withdraw from the class after the 7th week of class by notifiying your instructor for approval. Failure to do so may result in student receiving a final grade of "F" or a "y" (Withdraw Failing) instead of a W (withdraw passing).

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 90%:    A
At least 80%:    B
At least 70%:     C
At least 60%:    D
Below 60%:       F 

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 contact your instructor within the first week of class to discuss any special needs that you may have.  Also, please contact our Special Services office for additional assistance and accommodation for your learning needs.

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 actions.  Please 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.

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