Syllabus
IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COMPUTER STUDIES DEPARTMENT
TITLE OF COURSE:
COURSE NUMBER:
SECTION NUMBER:
Fundamentals of Web Programming
CIS 207
01
HOURS:
LOCATION:
Mon - Friday
Business Room
CREDITS:
3 SEMESTER HOURS CREDIT
INSTRUCTOR: Ruth White
Office Phone:
E-Mail:
712-566-2703
rwhite@underwood.k12.ia.us
COPYRIGHT 2007 by Iowa Western Community College (IWCC)
Course Description:
This course will provide students with a strong understanding of Web design principles in the planning,
building, publishing, and maintaining of a Web site. The course focuses on the complete Web development
cycle from the conception of the idea of a site through the building and publishing of the site. Construction
components for this course will focus on XHTML, DHTML, XML and JavaScript programming language.
Design principles will also be discussed
Course Goals:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:
 Design and author HTML/XHTML documents
 Understand and utilize HTML/XHTML tags
 Format HTML/XHTML documents using CSS
 Apply basic client-side scripting to web pages
 Upload file to an HTTP Web Server
 Access resources for web design/development
 Identify different web technologies
 Recognize the W3C as the primary governing body of Web standards
Methods of Instruction:
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Lecture:
Laboratory:
Homework:
Lecture, overhead transparencies, handouts, demonstrations, and discussions.
Instructor guided practice, class exercises.
Reading, review exercises, and laboratory assignments.
Textbook and Materials:
New Perspectives, HTML, XHTML and Dynamic HTML, Comprehensive 3rd Edition by Patrick Carey
published by Thomson/Course Technology ISBN: 0-619-26748
Alternative storage device (Flash Memory Stick) - All work assignments must be saved to disk for use
during the entire semester. Write name on disks and/or label flash memory stick.
The books are a required element in the course and will be used extensively during class/lab time. All
students are expected to bring their own copy of the book to class each class session. Sharing of books,
especially during test times, will NOT be allowed. Any student who does not have a book is strongly
encouraged to consider withdrawing from the course since successful completion, without a book, will be
considerably more difficult.
Students are expected to bring all supplies to class – storage devices, book, pens, paper, etc. Please do
not ask to borrow these items from the instructor.
Internet access at home is not a requirement for the course. Most early assignments can be accomplished
with Notepad and Internet Explorer without Internet access.
Expectations:
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Professional and ethical in workgroups
No swearing,
Courteous, helpful and get along with
others
Participate in class
Everyone hand in their own work
No copying/pasting or use the same file
Prepared for class
Spend time outside of class-time (6 hours
per week)
Attend every class session
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Read chapter or Lab ahead of class-time
Research for additional information or
clarity
Stay current with Industry
Sign up for Newsletters (LangaList,
Microsoft)
Read Industry magazines or e-zines
Complete assignments on time
Upload Lab Report to Your Folder
Ask questions in class
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend all sessions of classes for which they are enrolled. Absences shall in no
way lessen student responsibility for meeting the requirements of any class. Students are expected to know
the attendance policy of each of their instructors. Failure to abide by an instructor’s attendance policy may
result in failure. School policy requires that attendance will be taken and recorded for every class meeting.
Instructors are responsible for developing and implementing their own forms for recording class attendance,
which may be checked and verified by sources from both on and off campus. These include, but are not
limited to, Iowa Western Community College Student Services personnel, the Veteran’s Administration,
federal, state, county, and private human services agencies, and scholarship granting organizations. This
policy is subject to the limitations of The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. See also the Iowa
Western Community College Catalog, under General Information – Academic Information (page 17).
Assignments:
Lab assignments are due at the beginning of the class period on the date indicated. These assignments
may be turned in early. Late assignments will not be accepted, unless prior arrangements have been made
with the instructor, and only in an emergency situation. It is the responsibility of the student to find out any
assignments or class activities when absent from class. Assignment due dates will not be adjusted for any
reason. Extra credit can only improve the grade you have earned. See your instructor for information on
extra credit. Failure to complete/pass all assignments and/or tests may constitute failure of the course.
Academic Honesty, Honor and Integrity:
Upon enrolling at Iowa Western Community College, each student assumes an obligation to conduct
her/his academic affairs in a manner compatible with the standards of academic honesty established by the
College and its faculty. If this obligation is neglected or ignored by the student, disciplinary action will be
taken.
Each confirmed incident of cheating or plagiarism will be reported by the instructor to the dean or
director, who will report it to the Dean of Student Services. Sharing your work or copying another students’
work, disk(s) and/or files will constitute cheating. Should any two (or more) students turn in identical work,
said assignment will be given a grade of “0” for all students. The second time cheating occurs the student(s)
involved will receive a failing grade for the entire course. Procedure and penalties for confirmed cheating
and plagiarism are as stated in the College Catalog, under Student Services and Activities - Student Conduct,
Discipline and Appeals Procedure.
Classroom Order/Decorum:
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Due to the study nature of the classroom, students are asked to comply with the following:
No food, drink, liquid containers, smoking or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.
Cellular phones are to be turned off during class time.
Pagers are to be either turned off or in ‘silent’ mode.
Stereo headphones are not to be used during class.
Laptop computers & tape recorders are to be used only with permission from the instructor.
No hats are to worn in the classroom.
Grades:
Evaluation Criteria
Exams, Midterm & Final
Exams
Additional Web Project &
Upload
Assignments
Participation
TOTAL
Percent
20
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45
15
100
The following departmental grading structure will be used:
A
90.00 - 100.0 % Indicates superior work and excellent progress
B
80.00 - 89.99 % Indicates work and progress above the average standard
C
70.00 - 79.99 % Indicates work and progress that meets the average standard
D
60.00 - 69.99 % Indicates work and progress below the average standard
F
0 - 59.99 % Indicates work and progress below the minimum standard
Problem Resolution
If you have a conflict with me, concerns about my teaching and/or the course material, please discuss this
first with me. If we cannot resolve the difficulty, contact Program Chair: William Barrett FH108
712-325-3271.
Assistance:
Students should feel free to ask for assistance outside of class if they need it. Please see me to make the
necessary arrangements.
American with Disabilities Act Statement:
If you are an individual with a disability who requires an accommodation to fully participate in academic
programs or campus activities, please contact the Coordinator of Disability Services and Disability Resource
Advisor as soon as possible at 712-325-3390 (V/TTY) or the Success Center, Clark Hall (CH-214). This
will allow us time to plan your accommodations before classes and activities begin.
Diversity Statement
Iowa Western Community College values diversity and supports learning experiences that promote
intellectual growth and human enrichment.
FERPA
Student rights concerning access to educational records are spelled out in Federal Public Law 98-380 as
amended by Public Law 93-568 and in regulations published by the Department of Education. Student
records and class schedules will be released only to students showing proper identification.
Course Topical Outline and Schedule
Students should expect to complete at least one book tutorial per week since there are 16 weeks
in the semester and 16 tutorials in the book.
Tutorial 1
Assignment
Case 4 pg 52
Tutorial 2
Case 4 pg 101
Tutorial 3
Tutorial 4
Tutorial 5
Tutorial 6
Tutorial 7
Case 4 pg 169
Case 4 pg 239
Case 4 pg 282
Case 4 pg 345
Case 4 pg 429
Tutorial 8
Case 4 pg 479
Tutorial 9
Case 4 pg 519
Tutorial 10
Case 2 pg 569
Additional Web
Case 3 pg Add19
Tutorial 11
Case 2 pg 628
Tutorial 12
Case 2 pg 682
Tutorial 13
Case 2 pg 743
File
Smith.htm
Story Board
index.htm + 4pgs
new.htm + 4pgs
tw.htm
messier.htm + 8pgs
computer.htm
longs.htm
mbc1.htm
mbc2.htm
maxwell.htm + 5 pgs
twain.htm
random.js
rename twinlife.htm to
default.htm + 4 pgs
and upload to web
server
ccc.htm
ccc.js
tiles.htm
tiles.js
brain.htm
Tutorial 14
Case 2 pg 825
exp.htm
Tutorial 15
Tutorial 16
Case 2 pg 886
Case 1 pg 956
badger.htm
french5.htm
Topic
Developing a Basic Web Page
Developing a Basic Web Site
Working with Page Design
Working with Tables
Working with Frames
Creating Web Page Forms
Working with Cascading Style Sheets
Using Multimedia on the Web
Working with XHTML
Working with JavaScript
Working with Objects
Working with Special Effects
Working with Windows and Frames
Working with Forms and Regular
Expressions
Working with the Event Model
Working with Dynamic Content and Styles