PELLISSIPPI STATE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MASTER SYLLABUS

WEB TEAM PRACTICUM
WEB 2902

Class Hours: 1.0

 

Credit Hours: 1.0

 

Laboratory Hours: 0.0

 

Revised: Fall 05

 

 NOTE: This course is not designed for transfer credit.

Catalog Course Description:

 

 

 

Students will work as a project team on a job-related website for PSTCC WEB students and graduates. Team positions will be determined including but not limited to Project Manager, Web Designers, Web Developers, and Content Editors. All stages of the website project will be completed in this course, including planning, design, development, implementation and the like. 

Entry Level Standards:

 

 

 

Students should have an understanding of HTML and have WEB courses including WEB 2200 and/or OST 2801-2802-2803. 

Prerequisites:

 

 

 

WEB 2200 or OST 2801-2802-2803 or consent of instructor.

Textbook(s) and Other Course Materials:

 

 

Textbooks will vary, depending on the course topic and the instructor.

I. Week/Unit/Topic Basis:

 

 

 

 

Week

Topic

 

1-14

Activities will vary according to course content and may include lectures, discussions, experiments, and individual and/or group projects. The course announcements page (in WebCT) on the first day of class will list specifics.

 

15

Final Exam Period 

II. Course Objectives*:

 

 

 

A.

Provide opportunities for students to have unique experiences in learning about applications in the selected program of study.  I,II,III

 

B.

Develop an understanding of new opportunities in program-related technology.  VI

 

C.

Develop critical-thinking skills and problem-solving skills to review and analyze information relating to the selected topic.  I,II,III

 

D.

Develop an appreciation of the societal issues involved with the special topic, when appropriate.  II,III,VI

*Roman numerals after course objectives reference goals of the WEB program.

III. Instructional Processes*: 

 

 

Students will:

 

 

 

 

1.

Engage in teamwork and discussion board conversations to facilitate cooperative learning. Communication

 

2.

Use critical thinking skills to solve problems.  This will be done as a team to
promote idea sharing.  Communication

 

3.

Learn the appropriate use of WEB related technologies.  Technological Literacy

 

4.

Gain the knowledge to have a foundation in the selected topic, assisting the student in moving on to upper level courses and eventually to the job.  This will be done by a variety of means, including but not limited to participating in team meetings and chats, research on similar websites, interviews with local companies, research on current web employment articles, planning a website, developing that website, and doing usability testing.  Communication and Technological Literacy

*Strategies and outcomes listed after instructional processes reference TBR's goals for strengthening general education knowledge and skills, connecting course work to experiences beyond the classroom, and encouraging students to take active and responsible roles in the educational process. 

IV. Expectations for Student Performance*: 

 

 

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

 

1.

Discuss basic and advanced facts associated with the selected topic. A, B, C, D

 

2.

Understand the manner in which the special topic fits into the overall picture of the program of study. A, B, C, D

 

3.

Discuss appropriate technologies. A, B, C, D

 

4.

Use appropriate technologies. A, B, C, D

 

5.

Demonstrate the ability to integrate the course information into related projects.  A, B, C

 

6.

Demonstrate the ability to work as a project team similar to a real-world environment. A, B, C, D

*Letters after performance expectations reference the course objectives listed above.

V. Evaluation:

 

 

 

A. Testing Procedures:

 

The specific evaluation methods will vary according to the course content. Participation in class activities, individual and/or group projects, and written out-of-class papers may all be a part of the evaluation process. The course announcements page (in WebCT) on the first day of class will list specifics.

 

B. Laboratory Expectations:

 

N/A

 

C. Field Work:

 

N/A

 

D. Other Evaluation Methods:

 

N/A

 

E. Grading Scale:

 

90-100       A 
80-89         B 
70-79         C 
60-69         D 
below 60   F

VI. Policies:

 

 

 

A. Attendance Policy:

 

Pellissippi State Technical Community College expects students to attend all scheduled instructional activities.  As a minimum, students in all courses must be present for at least 75 percent of their scheduled class and laboratory meetings in order to receive credit for the course (Pellissippi State Catalog).  Individual departments/programs/disciplines, with the approval of the vice president of Academic and Student Affairs, may have requirements that are more stringent.

 

B. Academic Dishonesty:

 

Plagiarism, cheating and other forms of academic misconduct are prohibited. A student guilty of academic misconduct, either directly or indirectly through participation or assistance, is immediately responsible to the instructor of the class. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions that may be imposed through the regular Pellissippi State procedures as a result of academic misconduct, the instructor has the authority to assign an F or a zero for the exercise or examination or to assign an F in the course. (Pellissippi State Catalog)

 

C. Accommodations for disabilities:

 

If you need accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please inform the instructor immediately. Please see the instructor privately after class or in his/her office. Students must present a current accommodation plan from a staff member in Services for Students with Disabilities (SSWD) in order to receive accommodations in this course. Services for Students with Disabilities may be contacted by going to Goins 127 or 131 or by phone: 694-6751(Voice/TTY) or 539-7153.

 

D. Other Policies:

 

Use of Equipment:
 
Any act of misuse, vandalism, malicious or unwarranted damage or destruction, defacing, disfiguring, or unauthorized use of property/equipment belonging to Pellissippi State is subject to disciplinary sanction.