This syllabus is a guideline and is subject to change
Course Title: WEB110 Web Authoring I
Credits: 4
Quarter: WINTER 2010 ~ Jan.4th thru March 24th
Instructor: Sara Newman
Campus Class Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Campus Class Hours: 1:00pm - 2:50pm
(1.5 hours of lecture/exercises in class, twice a week and a ton of homework)
Campus Classroom = BE 3175 (see campus class hours above)
Online Classroom = http://tinyurl.com/sccc-webclass/ (scheduled by instructor)
E-mail:SLNewman@sccd.ctc.edu
Campus Office Hours: By appointment, only
Course Prerequisites:
- No prior programming knowledge or programming experience is required
- PREPREQ: MIC 101 with 2.0 or better or ability to use MS Office.
- Familiarity with Windows operating system, basic knowledge of the use of computers and Internet browsers and know how to navigate Internet - know how to use Windows Explorer (save, copy, delete, move files, and work between multiple windows)
- Access to a computer with Internet access and a current e-mail account
- Expect 2+ hours of homework, per credit, for a college-level course. This equates to approximately 10+ hours of homework, per week, outside the college classroom.
Course Description:
- This course covers the absolute basics of web page production. Topics covered will include - Document structure and hierarchy, text, list, link, image, table, frame and form elements. Focus will be on creating web pages "by hand" using a simple text editor, with emphasis placed on correct XHTML syntax and validation
* HTML editors (i.e. Dreamweaver, FrontPage, etc.) will not be and are not to be used at this level of web authoring.
Outcomes /Competencies After completing this class a student will be able to:
- Use the Internet to find web development resources
- Write source code to create XHTML compliant websites using text, images, tables, image maps, frames, external and internal links and forms
- Upload and download XHTML, image and text documents between client and server computers
- Properly use doctypes
- Understand/know how to validate XHTML web pages
- Create very basic text formatting CSS [cascading style sheet]
- Create a functional static 6+ pages website with contact form and thank you page for a real client
Required Technology , Skills and Materials for this course:
- Internet Access : To participate in this class Internet access to an Internet capable computer and a current e-mail account you check regularly are required.
- 2 Textbooks:
- Server Space – provided to you as part of the cost of your Computer Lab fee (your name will be listed here http://seattlecentral.org/it-services/stuaccts.php once you’ve paid your computer lab fee)
- Hardware/Software (IMPORTANT The following WEB110 *REQUIRED MATERIALS are due before our 2nd class begins)
- PC: Notepad, Internet Explorer, FireFox, WS_ftp, WinZip and MS Paint or equivalent image application.
MAC: TextWrangler (editor), Cyberduck (ftp)
- One USB Thumb Drive - at least 256MB capacity
- Activate your SeattleCentral.edu "Google Apps" email/account
Learn how here: http://dev.seattlecentral.edu/it-services/student/google_email.php
- One USB headset with microphone - This has become an expected "tool of our trade". We will be learning how to communicate "live/real-time" online so you can be better prepared to communicate with your peers and customers. I recommend the "USB" types as they are the easiest to manage from computer to computer. I also offer online assistance outside our scheduled class time using this communication tool.
We use Elluminate in our classroom - Washington Stateboard provides 30+ Community Colleges (faculty and staff) with this online communication tool across our state. Learn more about Elluminate here: http://www.elluminate.com/
Assignment and Test structure:
- There are Weekly Reading Review Tests, 10 Assignments, a Final Project, and a Final Exam
[Always refer to the class website for the most recent account of these assignments]
- All assignments may be in one or a combination of the following formats:
- Creating an HTML page, within parameters given, based upon our reading and lectures
- Research on the Internet - applied to creating a web page and listing the URL's of resources used
- A type of 'Where's Waldo' HTML mixed-up code that has things wrong with it - some obvious, some subtle. Find the problem code, correct it - documenting the changes made within the code using tags
- ALL ASSIGNMENTS (code) is written "by hand" (no WYSIWYG's are allowed at this level of Web development) - Meaning we'll be using very simple editing tools like crimson or notepad (on a PC), textwrangler or text edit (on a Mac) to write our code.
- Below you'll find a list of the assignments (subject to change) you'll be given this quarter.
It is VERY important you keep up with your textbook reading, online review tests and these assignments. I'll be reviewing everyone's portal page work (to view and grade your assignments).
Throughout the quarter you must have all your homework uploaded to your server and linked from your portal page (your portal page is your 2 nd assignment!)
- ASSIGNMENT 1 ~ "Portal Page"
- ASSIGNMENT 2 ~ "Basic Tags - What's Wrong"
- ASSIGNMENT 3 ~ "Images, File Paths and Linking" (2 parts: Link with Images and What's Wrong Exercise)
- ASSIGNMENT 4 ~ "Tables" (2 parts: AIA Table and What's Wrong Exercise)
- ASSIGNMENT 5 ~ "Image Mapping"
- ASSIGNMENT 6 ~ "Basic JavaScript” (rollover buttons & the date object)
- ASSIGNMENT 7 ~ "Frameset"
- ASSIGNMENT 8 ~ "Form" (2 parts: Functional FORM and Thank You page)
- ASSIGNMENT 9 ~ "Final Project - Comps and Flowchart"
- ASSIGNMENT 10 ~ "Final Project - First Level and Second Level Templates"
- A FINAL PROJECT ~ A six page (real client) website (due last day of class together, before class begins ~ linked from your Portal page) -- Your client should be approved by the instructor by no later than end of 3rd week. Important: everyone presents their final project to the class (for 5 minutes) on our last day of the quarter together - this is part of what web developers do for their clients and as a class of web developers I need to be sure you've had the opportunity to practice this brief but valuable skill.
Assignment submittal policy:
ALL assignments MUST be uploaded to your SCCC server space BEFORE the beginning of class (on its due date), unless otherwise specified -- SCCC server space is located on http://edison.seattlecentral.org/~yourname ... see the campus website instructions for FTP details: http://seattlecentral.edu/it-services/facftp.php
No assignment will be accepted by e-mail
Late submission of assignments will be accepted up until the 8 th week of the quarter, only. You may request one regrade, only - per assignment.
- Our ONLINE Only tests are typically a review of our textbook reading assignments but can include lecture topics, as well
- Everyone starts out with a GPA of 4.0 - however, to maintain score, this you must fulfill the following:
- Attend/Participate in ALL classes [this gives you participation points!]
- Purchase your 2 textbooks and 1 USB thumb drive before the end of Week 1
- Read the class website regularly
- Read assigned textbook pages
- Take all tests assigned (scoring a cumulative of 98% or above)
- Complete/Post (to your portal page) all assignments (scoring a cumulative of 98% or above)
- Complete/Post a Final Project [live client] (scoring a 98% or above)
Course Policies:
Need for Assistance: If you need course adaptations of accommodation because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share with your Instructor, or if you need special arrangements while on campus in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with the Instructor as soon as possible.
Instructor Responsibilities:
I will make every effort to issue grades for your assignments/tests/final project within a reasonable timeline (usually within one week after its due date). I will 'attempt' to answer questions about any assignments/tests/final project up until the afternoon before it is due, if I am available by e-mail.
I respond to all work e-mail within 1-2 business days (NOT between Friday - Sunday), if a reply is required.
To get satisfactory assistance, you MUST start your work once it is assigned (I usually give you 7 days between posting the assignment to the class website and its due date) so you may ask your questions early.
I will not give "one on one" lectures for class time missed - see 'Student Expectations'.
Student Expectations:
The syllabus is a plan for the quarter and is subject to change, at any time.
It is the student's responsibility to be aware of any changes by attending class and/or viewing the class website regularly.
It is extremely important a student keep up with materials found on the class website. Students are responsible for having completed ALL assigned reading and assignments prior to class. Class time is primarily used for lectures and exercises. Students are expected to complete homework outside of class, which will involve a computer and an Internet connection.
Start your assignments early, these assignments take a tremendous amount of time and require that you get your questions ready early, etc. A college student can expect 2+ hours of homework, per credit, for a college-level course. This equates to approximately 10+ hours of homework, per week, outside the college classroom.
Students can elect to use open computer labs on campus or other resources in order to complete their computer work.
Students are encouraged to work and problem-solve together but MUST turn in their own work. Students found cheating will receive no credit and will be subject to college disciplinary action, as well. For more information, refer to your Academic Dishonesty policy in the college catalog or student handbook.
There are no make-up exams/quizzes under any circumstances; but with good cause and adequate notice, an early quiz MAY be given. Only official excuses with a prior notice and an Instructor's approval will be accepted. A minimum time required for notification is 12 hours BEFORE the beginning of an exam/quiz. Any missed exams/quizzes without prior approval will result in a score of "0" for that missed exam/quiz.
Student website (Portal to all your homework)
- All of your assignments must be accessible from the main page (portal - assignment #1) of your class website.
Throughout the quarter, you will be graded on whether your website is fully functional and if all assignments are accessible.
Seattle Community College District
(SCCD) Grading System/Policy & Procedures http://seattlecolleges.com/Pages/CurrentStudents/polPro.aspx?policyID=pro520
SCCD Academic Calendar: http://seattlecolleges.com/ic0607.aspx
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