Course Syllabus

Course: CIS 197B

Title: Intro to HTML & CSS

Section:1

Term: Fall 2012

Days: TuTh

Time: 11:30 – 12:50 p.m.

Location: H228

Instructor: Doug Kirby		Phone:	E-mail: doug.kirby@faculty.klamathcc.edu
Final Exam:	Dec. 3rd 7:30-9:30am

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:  HTML5 - Digital Classrooms 2011. Osborn. Wiley, ISBN 978-1-118-01618-3

PLEASE NOTE: A one-time course fee of $25 will apply to this class. If a student is co-enrolled in CIS 195 this term, only one $25 course fee will apply.

COURsE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to HTML, Cascade Style Sheets, and other advanced Internet technologies related to website design. (3 Credits)

RECOMMENDED: Co-enrollment in CIS 195 (Intro to Web Page Design) and 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

Communication

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

• Participate in class discussions, particularly in describing personal experiences with computer programming systems.
• Research current events related to computing and computer systems, including new technologies and evolving uses of older technologies.

GLOBAL AWARENESS

Demonstrate an awareness of:

• The social and political implications of expanded computer usage related to personal privacy, freedom of speech, and public health and wellness.
• The “shrinking of the world” due to enhanced world-wide Internet communications.

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 Resources.

ASSESSMENT METHODS FOR THE OUTCOMES:  Student progress will be measured/evaluated via the following: satisfactory completion of hands-on lab assignments, successfully publish and manage a website, quizzes, participation in group projects, completion of a project website, classroom presentations of special projects.

READINGS/ASSIGNMENTS:  The material covered in this class will be based on the assigned chapters.  Students are expected and required to complete the readings in the time frame presented below (this course is reading intensive).  This is a highly interactive class requiring a high level of student discussion – quality discussion of the topics will not occur if students do not keep up with the readings.

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

GRADING:

Graded Course Requirements         Total Possible Points

Attendance / Participation                   200 Points (20 per-week. It is impossible to earn participation points when you are absent)

            Quizzes                                                300 Points (150 points x 2 quizzes)

            Homework                                          250 Points (25 points x 10 weeks)

            Project Website                                   500 Points

            Final                                                    250 Points

            Total Points                                        1500 points

Your final grade will be based on the total number of points you accumulate.  Students are advised to keep track of their points.  Students can meet with their instructor before or after class to discuss individual standing.  Final Grades are based on total accumulated points:

            A         1500– 1350                 B         1349 – 1200                C         1199 – 1050

            D         1049– 900                   F         Below 900

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.

Punctuality is required.

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

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.

Attention to assignment due dates is vital.

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

All assignments and quizzes have specific due dates.  If an emergency causes you to miss an assignment due date or a quiz, you must notify me prior to class or the late assignment/quiz will be worth ½ credit only.  Students will have two school days to make up an assignment or quiz unless other arrangements have been made.  Please remember that you are responsible for obtaining any missed information and handouts.                       

Classroom distractions are not appropriate.

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, and computers in the labs are only to be used as stated by the instructor during each class session. 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.

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 them as early in the term as possible.  It may be most appropriate to ask for an opportunity to speak with them privately.

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.

Expect assignment requirements to vary between different courses.

Just as each workplace may require a particular format or style for documents (for example, a memo or report), faculty in different courses may do the same. You will be exposed to a variety of experiences at KCC, which will give you more skills and tools to use in your workplace. If you have questions, talk directly to the faculty for your specific class regarding their expectations.

Weekly Assignment Schedule
See Text: HTML5 – Digital Classroom 

 

Please note: This schedule is tentative. It will be adjusted to accommodate student progress and supplemented with additional lab exercises and relevant resources.

 

IMPORTANT:

In order to complete textbook lessons you will need to download onto your computer two programs;

1. Notepad++: Download most recent version 6.1.8 here; http://notepad-plus-plus.org/download/v6.1.8.html

This is the text editor I prefer students use. Although there are several good text editors, Notepad++ is recommend for this class and the one we will support.

1. FileZilla: Download here; http://sourceforge.net/projects/filezilla/

This program will be used to upload your exercise files onto a Web server of which you will post all of your HTML Lab work for this class (You will be given access to your student website in time to upload all lab work, and your Final Project in time for Week 2).