COP 2823 Advanced Web Page Creation SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR:

Name: Kim Pearson
Office Phone: 727-341-4724
E-mail: Please e-mail me via ANGEL for all inquiries.
Alternative E-mail: pearson.kimberly@spcollege.edu
Office Information: Instructor Course Page

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT:

Dean: Dr. Sharon R. Setterlind
Office Location: St Petersburg/Gibbs – TE116C
Office Telephone Number: 727-341-4724
 

COURSE INFORMATION:

Course Description
Prerequisites:  CGS 1831 or permission of Dean

This course is designed to extend the knowledge gained in Introduction to Web Page Creation. Students will be exposed to advanced topics in developing Web sites. These topics include advanced design using tables and forms, creating on-line forms with HTML, and using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to design Web pages. Students will also be exposed to the latest developments in terms of Web page design. These topics include Dynamic HTML and Extendable Markup Language (XML). 47 contact hours.

MAJOR LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. The student will apply advanced concepts of HTML to construct a Web site.
2. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the newest design techniques related to creating a Web site.
3. The student will use an advanced Web site editing tool to create a Web site.
4. The student will create an entire Web site that will incorporate advanced HTML features.

Criteria Performance Standard:

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will, with a minimum of 70% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.

Required Course Material:

Instructions from Lynda.com will be emailed to students at the beginning of this course concerning registration (special student rates of less than $20.00 will apply). This course requires access to Adobe Dreamweaver CS6. All hardware and software are available on PCs in most campus Learning Support Commons.

Hardware

Your computer should meet the minimum technical requirements for online courses.

Web site for technical problems with plug-ins.

If you still need assistance, email onlinehelp@spcollege.edu or call the Help Desk at (727) 341-4357.

Software For Course

The course application text, assignments, and instructional support will be Adobe Dreamweaver CS6. Additional Open Source Software could be used throughout the course.

Students should download Notepad++ (free open source software) which is the text editor used by the textbook.  Students using Mac may choose to use one of these text editors or Google for your preference.

MEETING INFORMATION:

ONLINE - 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM - Monday - Sunday

MPORTANT DATES:

Course Start and End Dates: See your MySPC schedule for dates  
Drop/Add: See Academic Calendar
Withdrawal Date: See Academic Calendar 
Academic Calendar: http://www.spcollege.edu/calendar/
Financial Aid:  http://www.spcollege.edu/getfunds/

ATTENDANCE:

The college-wide policy is included in the Syllabus Addendum. http://www.spcollege.edu/central/asa/addendum.htm

Below is an outline of the college's attendance policy:

• Attendance will be taken for the first two weeks of the class to determine if you have been actively participating in the class. You need to complete the follow to be considered to be actively participating in the class:
  • For this class, attendance is defined as logging into the course at least three (3) times a week and participating in the class discussions. This level of participation will assure that students remain informed of any course updates, grading comments, and can respond to emails in a timely fashion. Students who do not log in over a 2 week period of time may be withdrawn and/or risk receiving a failing grade.
• If you are not actively participating for the first two weeks, you will be withdrawn from the class with a "W". You will also be denied access to the course on ANGEL.
• At the 60% point of the class, attendance will be taken for the third time to determine that you have been actively participating. This will be determined by the following:
  • Completed at least 4 of the 7 required projects.
• If you are considered not actively participating in the course at the 60% point, you will be withdrawn with a "WF".
• Students are required to withdraw themselves on or before the 60% point in the course to receive a grade of "W". The final date for voluntary withdrawal is published in the academic calendar. This date varies for dynamically dated, express and modmester courses.
  NOTE - Your instructor will not be able to withdraw you from the class. It is your responsibility.
• If a student wishes to withdraw after the 60% point they will receive a "WF" grade.

GRADING: Methods of Evaluation

**Grading will be based on a point system. The breakdown for each is as follows:

7 Discussion Posts: 100 Points
4 Quiz: 100 Points
7 Projects: 700 Points

A - 90% - 810-900
B - 80% - 720-809
C - 70% - 630-719
D - 60% - 540-629
F - below 59% - 0-539  

**Subject to change with notification**

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Assignments are due on the specified dates within each week's folder. If there are problems with completion of the assignment by the appointed date, the student must discuss the matter with the instructor PRIOR to the due date.
2. Each week the Drop Boxes will detail format and submission instructions. Ensure that you review these instructions prior to submitting attached documents.
3. It is the student’s responsibility to follow the schedule of class assignments.
4. Late work will not be accepted, graded, or reviewed unless permission is granted PRIOR to assignment due dates. In the event an emergency occurs, please contact me regarding college policy for submitting documentation.
5. Discussions are part of your grade and proof of attendance. Failure to post on the discussion board weekly will count as an absence. If you do not post each week during the first two weeks of class you may be dropped for non attendance.

STUDENT SURVEY OF INSTRUCTION:

The student survey of instruction is administered in courses each semester and is designed to improve the quality of instruction at St. Petersburg College. All student responses are confidential and anonymous and will be used solely for the purpose of performance improvement.

SYLLABUS ADDENDUM:

The Syllabus Addendum must be read every semester; you are responsible for its content: http://www.spcollege.edu/central/asa/addendum.htm. This information includes the academic honesty policy, academic calendar, and supplemental information. Once you have read the entire syllabus and the Syllabus Addendum, please complete the Start Here & Syllabus Quiz in the Week 1 folder.