PELLISSIPPI STATE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE MASTER SYLLABUS
MDT 2998 MDT INTERNSHIP FOR WEB (Prior to Fall 05 this course was WEB 2901--Web Internship)
Class Hours: 1.0						Credit Hours: 1.0
Laboratory Hours: 0.0						Revised: Fall 07
NOTE: This course is not designed for transfer credit.
Catalog Course Description:
	Course provides work experience in designing new websites or updating existing websites for actual clients requiring a minimum of 45 hours.  Individual conferences and communication through discussion boards and email are held in lieu of class attendance.  Websites produced will be used in students’ portfolios of work.  Course may be repeated.
Entry Level Standards:
	Students should have a thorough understanding of XHTML, CSS and professional website design software.
Prerequisites:
	Successful completion of all WEB courses through the third semester; or consent of instructor.
Textbook(s) and Other Course Materials:
	Textbooks will vary, depending on the course topic, the instructor, and the client’s needs.
I. Week/Unit/Topic Basis:
The internship website production will be coordinated between the instructor, the client, and the student intern to afford a minimum of 45 hours on the job during the enrolled semester. Since the student is interning for academic credit, no remuneration is required; however, supervising clients may, at their sole discretion, elect to provide stipends, paid parking, mileage reimbursement or paid employment.  The intern shall observe all standards of legal ethics and confidentiality and comply with all policies specified by the client.
	Week				Topic
	1-14				Activities will include working with an employer to design a new website or re-design an existing website, project management activities involved in scheduling the production of the site, usability analyses on the functionality of the site, uploading site to a host server, and coordination with team members to take advantage of individual member’s strengths in producing the site. Course content depends on student internship assignment and agreement with supervising employer. The course announcements and assignments (in D2L) will list specifics requirements and deadlines.
	15				Final Exam Period
II. Course Objectives*:
	A.			Apply concepts, skills, and applications learned in WEB classes to a practical setting outside of the traditional academic environment to meet the demands of an actual client. I, II,III,IV,V,VI
	B.			Exhibit ability to work in a  professional environment effectively (i.e., promptness, reliability, professionalism, accuracy, courtesy, etc.) III,VI
	C.			Develop critical-thinking skills and problem-solving skills to review and analyze information relating to the selected topic.  I,II,III
*Roman numerals after course objectives reference goals of the WEB program.
III. Instructional Processes*:
Students will:
	1.			Provide the employer with the expected work ethic, knowledge, and skills expected of an entry-level web developer.  Communication Outcome, Technological Literacy Outcome, Transition Strategy, Active Learning Strategy
	2.			Communicate effectively with team/co-workers to ensure timely and accurate completion of work and to establish good human relationships. Communication Outcome,Technological Literacy Outcome, Transitional Strategy
	3.			Learn the appropriate use of web-related technologies.  Technological Literacy Outcome
	4.			Gain the knowledge to produce a website, 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 Outcome, 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.			Use skills and applications learned in the classroom to produce a website for a client to the client’s specifications. A, B,  C, D
	2.			Gain valuable work experience in producing an actual website that can become a part of the student’s employment portfolio.  A, B, C, D
	3.			Obtain exposure to web professionals in our area.  A, B, C, D
	4.			Secure an edge on the job market by giving the intern actual work experience.  A, B, C, D
	5.			Increase intern’s knowledge, experience, and self-confidence.  A, B, C, D
	6.			Communicate regularly and effectively with team/co-workers, instructor, and client to ensure timely and accurate completion of work and establish good human relationships. 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, discussion boards, email, individual and/or group website designs and implementation, 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, or 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 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.
	D. Other Policies:
		Some exams are to be taken at the Testing Center at Pellissippi State. A photo ID is required to take a test in the Testing Center. Children are not allowed in the Testing Center. For location, hours, etc., refer to the Testing Center web site. It is the responsibility of student who are taking this course at a distance and cannot come to the Pellissippi State Testing Center, to make arrangements for a proctored exam. Contact the instructor to discuss this matter. Facilities: Students must have a valid Pellissippi ID to be presented on demand to gain access to Pellissippi facilities Hardware Requirements for this Course As below and any required for current software the student plans to use for site building. IBM criteria: 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) Speakers, microphone and 16 bit sound card High-speed Internet connection such as cable modem or DSL recommended, if possible Speakers Software: Internet Explorer 6.0 (or higher) with Outlook Express Macromedia Shockwave and Flash players. Download free from http://www.macromedia.com/downloads/ Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download free from http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/main.html OPTIONAL: Netscape 7.0 (full installation) Macintosh criteria: 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 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 and microphone Software: QuickTime 7.0.4 or better Adobe Reader 6 or better Macromedia Shockwave and Flash players. Download free from http://www.macromedia.com/downloads/ Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download free from http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/main.html OPTIONAL: Netscape 7.0 (full installation)