Pellissippi State Technical Community College
Master Syllabus

WEB DESIGN III - SITE DESIGN
WEB 2003

Class Hours: 1.0

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Laboratory Hours: 0.0

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Credit Hours: 1.0

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Revised: October 2007

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Catalog Course Description:
Web-page design and research skills are developed; building of a well-designed Web site is covered.

Entry-level Standards:   Ability to create graphics for the Web; ability to write HTML code to create Web pages; and college-level writing skills.

Prerequisite:   WEB 2001--HTML Coding; WEB 2002--Basic Web Graphics

Textbook:

Castro, Elizabeth (2006). HTML, XHTML, & CSS, Sixth Edition. Berkeley, CA: Peachpit Press. ISBN 0-321-43084-0

 

I.      UNIT/TOPIC/BASIS:  (Tentative Schedule)

  • Assignment 1 – Web Search and Web Design Principles, Getting your Page Published (Chapter 16)
    Become more efficient when searching for information on the WWW. Learn to analyze Web sites using principles of Web design.
  • Assignment – 2 Developing Forms (Chapter 9)
    Create online forms and test them on the PSTCC server.
  • Assignment 3 – XHTML
  • Assignment 4 – Style Sheets (cont) and Personal/Professional Web Site Project.
    Each person will create a personal or professional web site. The page should include elements learned during the study of HTML and should be designed with taste based on discussions of good page design.
  • Assignment 5 – Web Page Extras, Review, and Final Project

II.    COURSE OBJECTIVES:

  1. Navigate the World Wide Web in order to use the Internet as a research tool. (I, XII, XIII)
  2. Development of a Web site with links to other student-created pages. (I, XII, XIII)
  3. Recognize good design in Web pages and use a critical mind when collecting information from the Internet. (XII, XIII)
  4. Create frames, style sheets and understand the future applications of dynamic HTML.

III.      INSTRUCTIONAL PROCESSES:

The student will use the following processes to accomplish the objectives of this course:

  1. Use technology to promote the objectives of this course; specifically, the Internet, Web documents, email, and word processing. (Technological Literacy Outcome)
  2. Use technology to post pages to the Web. (Technological Literacy Outcome)
  3. Use classroom research to investigate areas of interest for use in projects.(Technological Literacy Outcome)
  4. Use research activities to promote independent thinking. (Social/Behavioral Sciences Outcome, Technological Literacy Outcome)
  5. Use Web research activities to explore businesses, careers, and current events. (Technological Literacy Outcome)

IV.    EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

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

  1. Use Internet resources. (A,B)
  2. Use correspondence tool: email. (A) Identify the elements that make up a well-designed web page. (B)
  3. Use HTML to create web pages. (B)
  4. Develop graphics for HTML documents using a graphics program. (B)
  5. Link graphics in HTML documents. (B) Use image maps in HTML documents. (B)
  6. Use color and backgrounds to enhance HTML documents. (B)
  7. Distinguish between well-designed graphics and poorly designed graphics used on Web pages. (B)
  8. Save images and text from other HTML documents and use them in web pages. (B,C)
  9. Locate clip art images and use them in documents and publications. (C) Create images using a graphics program and use them in documents and publications. (C)
  10. Work together as a group to learn to scan and modify images using the scanner and image editing software. (C) (WWW section exempt)
  11. Scan images and import them into web pages and documents. (C) (WWW section exempt)
  12. Create a personal/professional web site combining text and graphics. (B,C,E)
  13. Incorporate graphics for use in Web page. Graphics may be scanned in or imported as clip art. (F)
  14. Post pages to Web. (B,C,D,F)

V.     EVALUATION:

  1. Testing Procedures:
    Final Exam - The final project will replace the final exam.
  2. Laboratory Expectations:   Not applicable
  3. Field Work:   Not applicable
  4. Other Evaluation Methods:
    • Weekly assignments
    • Personal/professional web site
    • Online Quizzes

 

  1. Grading Scale:
    The final grade will be determined on the basis of scores on assignments, projects, and tests according to these standards:

A

93-100

B+

90-92

B

85-89

C+

80-84

C

75-79

D

70-74

F

69 and below

VI.      POLICIES:

  1. Late work:
    Penalty for late work - 10% of grade lowered per day late. Early turn in of work is welcomed.
  2. Students must have a valid PSTCC ID to be presented on demand to gain access to PSTCC facilities.
  3. Attendance:
    Pellissippi State Technical Community College expects students in traditional classes to attend all scheduled instructional activities. As a minimum, students in all traditional courses must be present for at least 75 percent of their scheduled class and laboratory meetings in order to receive credit for the course. For the traditional class meeting twice a week for five weeks, you are allowed a maximum of three absences during each five week period. [NOTE: No differentiation is noted for excused/unexcused absences. These will be treated as an absence.] (Reference, PSTCC Catalog) WWW section: There is no attendance policy penalty; zero-tolerance policy for late work on WWW class will be strictly enforced.
  4. Academic Dishonesty:
    Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. Students guilty of academic misconduct, either directly or indirectly through participation or assistance, are immediately responsible to the instructor of the class. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions which 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. (Reference, PSTCC Catalog)
  5. Accommodation 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. If you require an accommodation in order to function effectively in this class, please contact the Director for Students with Disabilities by phone at 865-539-7153 as soon as possible. ADA Contact Information Web site: http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm .
  6. Veterans Attendance:
    Regular attendance in traditional classes is required to receive veteran's benefit pay. Instructors are required to report non-attendance of veterans to the Veterans Affairs Office which reports non-attendance to the Veterans Administration Regional Office. Payments are adjusted or canceled if attendance is not regular. WWW section: This policy does not apply to you. (Reference, PSTCC Catalog)
  7. Resources that will be used:
    • The applications software we will be using are Windows XP, Internet Explorer, HTML Pad, Paint Shop Pro, and a word processing program.
    • This course is delivered in TRADITIONAL lecture format as well as over the World Wide Web (WWW).

Hardware/Software Requirements for this Course

IBM-type criteria:
    Hardware:

  • Intel Pentium 4, Intel Centrino, Intel Xeon, or Intel Core Duo (or compatible) processor.
  • Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate or Enterprise (certified for 32-bit editions)
  • 1 GB of RAM
  • 5 GB of available hard-disk space
  • 1024 x 768 monitor resolution with 16-bit video card
  •  CD-ROM drive (DVD preferred)
  • High-speed Internet connection such as cable modem or DSL recommended, if possible
  • Speakers  

 

   Software:

 

 

Macintosh criteria:
     Hardware:

 

  • PowerPC G4 or G5 or multicore Intel processor
  • Mac OS X v.10.4.8
  • 1 GB of RAM
  • 7 GB of available hard-disk space space
  • 1024 x 768 monitor resolution with 16-bit video card
  • CD-ROM (DVD preferred)
  • High-speed Internet connection such as cable modem or DSL recommended, if possible
  • Speakers  

 

   Software:

 

 

FOR CIW Courses:  CD-ROM. Each coursebook includes a supplemental CD-ROM with files that are referenced and used in the course. The labs will refer you to the CD and you will access these and use the files in the course.