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WWW 151 Web Development Tools Course syllabus

I.

Course Prefix	Course Number	Course Name	Credit:	Lecture:	Lab:
WWW	151	Web Development Tools	3	3	2

II. Course Prerequisite:

WWW 131 with a grade of C or better

III. Course Description:

This Course is an introduction to the use of Web development tools, including HTML editors and Web site managers as well as graphics manipulation tools. Students will use these tools to create interactive Web sites which include style sheets, DHTML components, and JavaScripts.

IV. Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to use style sheets to:

Identify the various features available in HTML editors.
Use an HTML editor to produce interactive Web pages.
Use Web site management tools to create and maintain a Web site.
Use a Web graphic tool to obtain, develop, manipulate, and optimize graphics for use on Web pages.
Understand the basic rules of typography and visual logic to create appealing web pages.
Understand the legal and ethical issues of copyright and intellectual property.
Investigate ethical issues regarding the security and privacy of collecting sensitive information from site visitors

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:

Using HTML Editors
1. Overview of the Interface
2. Complex Tables
3. Setting Cascading Style Sheets
4. Automated Javascripts
5. Image Maps for Navigation
6. Hyperlinks (Images and Text)
7. Modifying Page Properties
8. Managing Web Page Resources
9. Frames
  1. Templates
  2. Libraries
  3. Wizards
  4. Include Files
10. DHTML
11. Inserting Applets
12. Using Built-in Graphics Tools
13. Form Processing
Strategies to create appealing web page layouts
1. Web page/site must haves
2. Designing with accessibility/disability issues in mind
3. Basic rules of web typography
4. Visual logic
  1. Aesthetics
    1. Balance of layout
    2. Effective use of color
    3. Images that communicate
  2. Usability
    1. Good organization of topics
    2. Logical links
5. Applying layout standards to web pages
  1. Web page review
  2. Modeling current trends in effective web sites
  3. Peer appraisals and suggestions for improvement of student projects
Web Site Management Tools
1. Overview of the interface
2. Site Maps
3. HTML file Organization
  1. File and Folder Management
  2. Understanding the path structure
4. Link Verification
  1. Relative Links
  2. Absolute Links
5. Site Publishing (HTTP, FTP)
6. Performance Monitoring
7. Basic Database Management
8. Managing Browser Compatibility
Preparing Image Files for the Web Using Multiple Applications
1. Optimizing Web Graphics
  1. File sizes and downloading time
  2. File types
    1. GIF
    2. JPEG
    3. PNG
    4. Animated
    5. GIF
    6. SWF and FLA (Flash Animation)
    7. MOV (QuickTime Movies)
2. Using Web Graphics Tools
  1. Web authoring software
  2. Logo and banner creation
  3. Navigation bars
  4. Adding Sound (WAV files)
  5. Editing and combining graphics
  6. Web-safe colors
  7. Preparation of graphics for the Web
  8. Combining graphics and typography
  9. Obtaining digital graphic files through the use of scanners, digital cameras, and Internet graphic libraries
Legal and Ethical Concerns
1. Legal Issues
  1. Copyright
  2. Intellectual property
2. Ethical Issues
  1. Privacy
  2. Security
  3. Intellectual property
  4. Collection of sensitive information from site visitors

VII. Methods of Instruction:

Methods of instruction include lecture, hands-on lab, group and individual projects, and class discussion.

VIII. Course Practices Required:

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

The Oakton Community College Catalog states:

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:

Appropriate textbook
Current periodicals
Department-designed exercises and projects

X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

Grades will be based on tests, projects, class assignments, and lab activities.

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 unauthorized 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.