INF223. INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES AND WEB DESIGN
COURSE OUTLINE
SEMESTER: FALL
Faculty Member’s Details:
Name:
Office Hours:
Email:
Web Site:
Theodoros Christophides
By Appointment
theo_christopher@hotmail.com
http://www.cdacollege.ac.cy/
Course Description
This course provides students with non-IT educational background with necessary knowledge
of core principles and technologies of Web design. Topics covered in this course include
fundamental principles of Web design such as information architecture, page layout, color
principles, style consistency, and use of multimedia. Overview of Web technologies is dealt
with markup languages (HTML, XHTML, and XML), Style Sheet Languages (CSS, XSL),
client-side scripting (JavaScript, VB Script), service-side scripting (PHP, ASP) and
multimedia technologies (Flash). Other topics focus on practical issues of building effective
Web sites in terms of enhancing their usability. Students will be given individual and group
assignments to form practical skills.
Course Aims and Objectives:
The aim of this course is to provide you the conceptual and technological developments in the
field of Internet and web designing with the emphasis on comprehensive knowledge of
Internet, its applications and the TCP/IP protocols widely deployed to provide Internet
connective worldwide. The World Wide Web with its widespread usefulness has become an
integral part of the Internet. Therefore, this course also puts emphasis on basic concepts of
web design.
Learning Outcomes:
After successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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Search the Internet for information.
Send and receive e-mail.
Download files from the Internet.
Demonstrate ability to use Telnet.
Demonstrate ability to use FTP.
Draw site and page diagrams
Format text, add graphic images, and add links to web pages
Organize web pages with tables and frames
Create web graphics and rollovers
Use Web Design Techniques to create web sites
Fix badly designed web pages and web sites
Contents Of Subject
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Introduction to Computers and the Internet
Web Browser Basics: Internet Explorer and Firefox
Dive Into®Web 2.0
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Introduction to XHTML
Cascading Style Sheets™ (CSS)
JavaScript: Introduction to Scripting
XML and RSS
Rich Internet Applications (Flash, Dream waver, Ajax, Web Servers)
SQL and PHP
Web Services
Prerequisites: None
Type of Course: Compulsory for Information & Communication Technology
Teaching Methods: Face-to-face lectures, presentations, problem and case studies
discussion, independent and private study, preparation of projects and group work.
Course Teaching Hours: 42 hours a semester. The course is delivered during a 14-week
semester.
Assessment method and weight: 30% coursework and 70% final examination. Student
performance can be one or more of the following: student attendance and participation during
the semester, mid-term examination, tests, assignments and projects. Passing mark: 40%
ASSESSMENT
Assignments:
Mid-term examination:
Final examination:
10%
20%
70%
Assignments: The students will be assigned to carry out a theoretical research and practical
work in the existing literature over the topics covered in the course outline, or to carry out an
exercise using the Internet and/or other applications. The faculty member will determine the
character of the assignment. The students are requested to deliver their assignments on an
individual or group basis and on time. Although collaboration among the students for the
preparation of the assignments is encouraged, students should avoid copying. Presentations
and discussions over the assignments will follow.
Mid-term examination: The mid-term examination will be of one and a half hours. It may be
essay questions, practical exercises and/or multiple-choice questions.
Final Examination: The final examination will be of two hours. It will be comprehensive
and it will test the students on the material covered during the semester.
Grading System
% Grade
Grade
Grade Meaning
90-100
80-89
75-79
65-74
60-64
A
B+
B
C+
C
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Above Average
Average
2
55-59
40-54
Below 40
D+
D
F
W
I
Below Average
Poor
Failure
Withdrawal
Incomplete
COURSE BOOK
Required Textbook
Title
Author(s)
Publisher /Year
Edition
ISBN
Website
Web Design: Introductory Concepts and Techniques
Gary B. Shelly and Jennifer T. Campbell
Course Technology; 2005
2nd edition
978-0619254865
Textbooks, References, Other Bibliography
Title
Author(s)
Publisher /Year
Edition
ISBN
Website
Internet & World Wide Web: How to Program
Paul Deitel
Prentice Hall, Copyright: 2008
4th edition
0131752421
Learning Outcome Table
Week Learning Outcomes and Content of the Course
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Define the Internet and the World Wide Web
Describe how data moves from one computer to another over the Internet
Differentiate between a Web page and a Web site
Describe a home page and a splash page
Locate and access information on the World Wide Web
Explain the advantages of Web publishing
Demonstrate timeliness in Web pages
Compare Web publishing and print publishing
Understand how to use basic design principles to create successful Web
pages and Web sites
Understand the effects of balance and proximity of Web page elements
Develop Part 1, the first four steps of this six-step design plan for a Web
site
Define a Web site’s purpose
Write a purpose statement for a Web site
Identify the audience
Determine the goals and needs of the audience
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Educational
Activities
Lectures,
Presentation
and class
discussion.
Lectures,
Presentation
and class
discussion
Lectures,
Presentation
and class
discussion
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Develop Part 2, Steps 5 and 6, of the six-step design plan for a Web site
Discuss methods to organize information on Web pages effectively
Establish a visual connection between a home page and secondary pages
Describe the impact of a color scheme on a Web site
Identify the tool options for developing a consistent Web site layout
Differentiate among the features that define type
Explain and apply the basic principles of good typography on the Web
Understand the Web variables that limit typographic control
Employ strategies to overcome Web variables that limit typographical
control
Identify the Web-useable graphics file formats and explain the
circumstances under which we each should be utilized
Identify sources of Web graphics
Understand methods of obtaining and/or creating Web graphics
Explain and apply the procedures to prepare graphics for the Web
Midterm
8.
Explain the steps necessary to test a Web site before publishing
Identify the important questions to ask when group testing a Web site
Understand the steps associated with acquiring server space
Know the important questions to ask service providers
9. Identify the guidelines for utilizing multimedia on a Web site
Identify sources of multimedia for the Web
Explain the purposes for which animation can be used
Identify and explain the basic process for creating animations with the
most widely used animation format for the Web
Employ methods of optimizing animations for downloading
10. Understand and apply the process involved to obtain a domain name
Explain the function of the domain name system (DNS)
Understand and apply the steps to upload a Web site
Identify sources to acquire an FTP application
11. Utilize several different methods of uploading a Web site
Explain the steps necessary to test a Web site after publishing
12. Understand the relationship between marketing and high traffic volume
Describe and apply Web-based marketing methods
13. Revision
Lectures,
Presentation
and class
discussion
Lectures,
Presentation
and class
discussion.
Lectures,
Presentation
and class
discussion.
Revision
Midterm
Lectures,
Presentation
and class
discussion
Lectures,
Presentation
and class
discussion.
Lectures,
Presentation
and class
discussion
Lectures,
Presentation
and class
discussion
Lectures,
Presentation
and class
discussion
Revision
OTHER INFORMATION:
Academic Affairs And Policy: You are responsible for making yourself aware of and
understanding the policies and procedures of our college. These policies include cheating,
fabrication, falsification and forgery, multiple submission, plagiarism, complicity and
computer misuse. If there is reason to believe you have been involved in academic
dishonesty, you will be referred to the Office of Student Affairs. You should consult with me
if you are uncertain about an issue of academic honesty prior to the submission of an
assignment or test.
Class Attendance: Students are expected to attend classes regularly so that new material can
be delivered to all students without delays, without having to repeat newly delivered material
and without disturbing the smooth running of the course schedule. Students should enter their
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lecture room at least five minutes before the lecture begins in order not to disturb fellow
students and interrupt the lecture process. Attending classes assures that all students receive
equal attention and everyone is up to date with the course schedule. In case of a student being
absent he/she is responsible for all material covered and required during the class period.
He/she should also be updated for any tests the instructor has announced in class. All mobile
phones must be switched off before coming into class.
Library: Students are advised to use library facilities in a productive way. Do not hesitate to
ask the librarian for help and guidance.
Office Hours: Students are encouraged to visit me during office hours, for any sort of matter,
academic or not. Students are encouraged to visit me and discuss any issues of their concern. I
recommend that you send me an email to arrange for a meeting or to get advice on issues that
concern you.
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