Course Syllabus

Course: CIS 195

Title: Introduction to Web Page Design

Section:1

Term: Fall 2011

Days: TuTh

Time: 10:00 – 11:20 a.m.

Location: H228

Instructor: Doug Kirby

Phone:

E-mail: doug.kirby@faculty.klamathcc.edu

Final Exam:

Dec 5th Wed. 7:30-9:30 a.m.

KCC’s Mission: Klamath Community College provides accessible, quality education and services in response to the diverse needs of the student, business, and community.   The College supports student success in workforce training, academic transfer, foundational skills development, and community education.

TEXT AND MATERIALS: Principles of Web Design, 4^th edition; Sklar, Joel.  Course Technology, ISBN 9781423901945.

 COURSE DESCRIPTION:   Basic course in web page authoring. Explores design principles, site planning and navigation, typography, and basic graphics. Basic working knowledge of HTML is expected; co-enrollment in CIS 197B (Intro to HTML & CSS) is highly encouraged. Own PC with Internet access, browser, and web authoring software is helpful but not required.

 Course Fee: $25. PLEASE NOTE: If student is co-enrolled in CIS 197B this term, only one $25 course fee will apply.

 RECOMMENDED:  Successful completion of CIS 120 or BUS 131.

 PREREQUISITES:  None

 OUTCOMES FOR THE COURSE:

On completion of this course the student should be able to:

 INFORMATION

Demonstrate the skills and abilities to:

COGNITIVE SKILLS

• Students will exercise and expand their skills and abilities to assimilate information from a variety of sources (lecture, texts, exercises, etc.) to enhance comprehension and enable application of new materials, concepts, and evolving information technologies.

 COMMUNICATION

Demonstrate their ability to communicate in oral and written form through the following:

GLOBAL AWARENESS

• The course may include discussions on the impact Information Technologies have on current real-world political, social, civic, and economic situations and topics. In addition to examining actual web site designs, online research may include the ethical and legal uses of current information gathering and dissemination systems

 ADA - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES: Students in need of educational accommodations must contact and meet with the Student Retention Coordinator to ensure their needs are met.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Klamath Community College prohibits illegal discrimination.  If you believe you have been illegally discriminated against, please contact the Dean for Student Services or the Executive Director of Human Resourc

CLASS ACTIVITIES: Various educational approaches will be utilized including, lecture, computer lab exercises, discussions, student presentations, videos, and student presentations.  From time-to-time, class lecture and activities may require different pacing, as some chapters will require more classroom time than others.

 Professional Standards – Business and Management Program Expectations

 There is an expectation of professional behavior in the business world, both at the entry level and for promotional opportunities.  KCC Business and Management faculty are committed to providing an effective classroom experience for students participating in BUS, CAS, CIS, ECO, and OST courses.  Accordingly, the following student behaviors are expected.

 1)    Punctuality is required.

Workplaces do not tolerate tardiness, and it is in the student’s best interest to develop time management skills.

 2)    Participation is expected.

Employers look for a willingness to show initiative and work hard.  Different courses may require the student to participate in group activities or team projects, and to contribute to classroom discussion.  Participation also means that the student has read the material prior to the class session.

 3)    Attention to assignment due dates.

Attention to deadlines is vital in business.  Assignments are to be completed and turned in on time.

 All assignments and quizzes have specific due dates.  If an emergency causes you to miss an assignment, you must notify the Instructor (email or phone message) prior to class or the late assignment will be worth ½ credit only.  Students will have three school days to make up an assignment or exam; make up of missed quizzes will be allowed only if the student has notified the Instructor of the planned absence and must be taken immediately upon return.  Please remember that you are responsible for obtaining any missed information and handouts.

 4)    Classroom distractions are not allowed.

The ability to focus and complete a task without disturbing others is another important workplace skill.  In the classroom, this means that cell phones must be silenced and put away.  Personal computers are to be used only with instructor approval.

 The instructor expects the student to remain in the classroom for the duration of the session unless prior arrangements have been made to leave class early.

 5)    Feedback is encouraged.

The ability to give and receive feedback is also an important skill in the workplace.  If you have feedback to share with your faculty or a concern about something in the class, please speak to the Instructor as early in the term as possible.  It may be most appropriate to ask for an opportunity to speak with them privately.

 6)    Respect of others is vital.

Lack of respect for others should never be allowed in a workplace or any professional environment, including the classroom.  Business and Management faculty encourage students to consider different perspectives and approaches related to the business world, but absolutely insist that differences of opinion or thoughts be shared in a respectful manner during all class activities.  Please see policies published in the KCC Student Handbook.

 7)    Appropriate dress is expected.

Appropriate dress and grooming are important factors in business.  Each student's appearance should reflect a positive image and contribute to a distraction-free learning environment.

 ASSESSMENT METHODS FOR THE OUTCOMES:  Student progress will be measured/evaluated via the following: class attendance, completion of homework assignments, lab assignments, quizzes, mid-term and final exams, classroom interactions, and contributions on group projects.

 GRADING:  Grading for CIS 195.01 combines class attendance, lectures and assignments, lab exercises, and final term project. The lecture portion and exams account for approximately 50% of the final grade, special term project is 30%, while lab assignments comprise the remaining 20%.

 Grading and point scale:                                     

• Attendance                                       100 points
• Work Assignments                          200 points (20/week)
• Class Participation                        100 points
• Individual Assessments                 100 points
• Lab Assignments                          200 points (20/week)
• Final Term Project                         300 points
• Total points                               1,000 points

 GRADING CRITERIA: