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WWW 131 Building a Web Page Course syllabus

I.

Course Prefix	Course Number	Course Name	Credit:	Lecture:	Lab:
WWW	131	Building a Web Page	3	3	1

II. Course Prerequisite:

WWW 111 or concurrent enrollment in WWW 111 or consent of instructor or chair.

III. Course Description:

This hands-on Course introduces the student to the processes needed to create customized and interactive Web pages. Students will learn the commands (tags) to create, format, and link documents as well as how to incorporate the use of tables, graphics, styles, forms, frames, scripts, multimedia, and other features onto the Web page. Students will learn and apply guidelines of effective Web presentation in designing a Web page and organizing a Web site.

IV. Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this Course The student will be able to demonstrate his/her proficiency in creating documents for Internet/intranet publication. these documents will incorporate text and organizational formatting and design and include hypertext links, tables, graphics, styles, forms, multimedia and other appropriate features. In addition, The student will examine languages in which scripts are written and will customize, execute, and use a script.
The student will be able to use an editor to create, modify, and display a Web page.
The student will analyze Web pages and recognize what constitutes "good" design.
The student will understand the relationship between the server operating system and web pages.
The student will publish a Web page on the Internet/intranet.
The student will define Web site specifications, map content, and develop a prototype Web page for a client.
The student will understand copyright guidelines as applied to Web pages.

V. Academic Integrity:

The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Oakton Community College has adopted a Code of Academic Conduct and a Statement of Student Academic Integrity. These may be found in the Student Handbook. You may also find a summary of the Code of Academic Conduct in the College Catalog. Among the violations of academic integrity listed and defined are: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, falsification of records and official documents, personal misrepresentation and proxy, and bribes, favors, and threats.

It is the student's responsibility to be aware of behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty.

Pursuant to the due process guarantees contained in the Policy and Procedures on Student Academic Integrity, the minimum punishment for the first offense for a student found in violation of the standards of academic integrity is failure in the assignment. In addition, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice-President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.

VI. Outline of Topics:

World Wide Web Overview
1. How the Web works
  1. HTTP Server
    1. Operating systems
    2. Server software
  2. Browser software
2. Internet/intranet relationship
Publishing on the Web
1. Differences to print medium
2. Elements of a Web page
  1. Text
  2. Links
    1. Internal and remote
    2. URLs
  3. Images and multimedia
3. Markup language - HTML
  1. Structure vs. layout
  2. Tags
    1. Paired containers
    2. Versions & extensions
4. Types of HTML editors & converters
5. Copyright issues
Developing a Web presentation
1. Defining Specifications
  1. Objectives
  2. Audience
  3. Content
2. Organization of content
3. Web site mapping
Web page design
1. Style Guides
  1. Text
  2. Graphics
  3. Navigation
2. Writing for the Web
3. Optimizing graphics
4. Oakton Web page specifications
Creating web pages
1. Overview of tools and techniques
  1. Authoring software
  2. Text editors
  3. Document Source code
2. Basics of HTML and document markup
  1. Document Structure
  2. Text Markup
  3. Inserting images
  4. Creating Links
3. The HTML Standard
4. Tools and Commands for formatting web pages
  1. Heading levels
  2. Lists
  3. Text styling
  4. Special Characters
  5. Inline Graphics and tdumbnails
  6. Links
  7. Tables
  8. Frames
  9. Forms
  10. Multimedia
  11. Other tools and commands
5. HTML FAQs
6. Graphics and their use
  1. Graphic formats for the web
    1. .GIF
    2. .JPEG
  2. Finding and using existing graphics
  3. Creating original graphics
  4. Optimizing graphic usage
7. Scripts
  1. Definition
  2. Scripting Languages
    1. CGI
    2. JAVA
    3. Other
  3. Customizing a Script
  4. Executing a Script
  5. Maintaining the Script
Publishing a Web page
1. Testing the Web page
2. Transferring files
3. Changing permissions
4. Promoting a Web site
Trends and new topics
1. Interactivity & personalization
2. Database connectivity
3. VRML

VII. Methods of Instruction:

Lecture
Hands-on lab
Group and individual projects
Class discussion

VIII. Course Practices Required:

The student will be expected to complete appropriate, quizzes, and tests to meet the Course objectives as determined by the instructor.

The Oakton Community College Catalog states:

The Oakton Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, or marital status in admission to and participation in its educational programs, College activities and services, or employment practices. the College does not tolerate sexual harassment or sexual assault by or of its students or employees.

In keeping with tdis policy of tolerance and non-discrimination, in tdis class all of us should strive to:

listen and give careful consideration to all ideas expressed in class, especially tdose that are different from our own, without attacking or demeaning the people who have tdose views, and
avoid using insulting terms or telling offensive jokes when talking to or about individuals or groups.

IX. Instructional Materials:

     Online resources
     Appropriate textbook
     Current periodicals

X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

     Tests
     Class Assignments
     Lab Assignments

XI. Other Course Information:

Responsible Use of Information Technology:
Users of the College’s information technology facilities and resources, including hardware, software, networks, and computer accounts, are expected to use these resources responsibly and appropriately, respecting the rights of other information technology users and respecting all contractual and license agreements.

Software Users! Copying software is in violation of Federal law and College policies. Suspected violations will be vigorously investigated and if warranted, appropriate penalties applied.

Specifically, you do not have the right to:

make copies of software for yourself or others.
receive and use unautdorized copies of software.

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations, or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in Instructional Support Services. All students are expected to fulfill essential Course requirements. the College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a Course or degree program.