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CSIS 416 Course Syllabus
COURSE SYLLABUS
CSIS 416
AITE CAPSTONE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is the capstone course. The student will learn to work in teams in the programming of their
capstone project. The teams will give both written and oral presentations to their clients.
(Formerly CSCI 416)
RATIONALE
This course is the culmination of all previous applied web technologies courses. It is designed as
an integrative course where all previous knowledge is utilized in academic projects, real-world
projects, and/or university projects.
I.!
PREREQUISITES
CSIS 408 with a minimum grade of "C"
II.!
REQUIRED RESOURCE
All course readings are located at the following website: http://otherdrwestfall.rhcloud.com/?page_id=87
Disclaimer: The above resource provides information consistent with the latest research
regarding the subject area. Liberty University does not necessarily endorse specific
personal, religious, philosophical, or political positions found in this resource.
III.!
IV.!
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEARNING
A.!
Computer with basic audio/video output equipment
B.!
Internet access (broadband recommended)
C.!
Microsoft Office
MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
A.!
Work with a team of peers to accomplish a web project plan.
B.!
Be a responsible team member and incorporate professional, ethical, legal,
security, and social responsibilities while working on a web project plan.
C.!
Utilize the correct techniques, skills, and tools for a web project plan.
D.!
Use standards-based web programming to complete a web project plan.
E.!
Apply a biblical worldview to applied Internet technologies.
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CSIS 416 Course Syllabus
V.!
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS
A.!
Lecture presentations
B.!
Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will
complete the related checklist found in Module/Week 1.
C.!
Discussion Board Forums (4)
Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is
required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum.
Each thread must be 300–500 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge.
In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 1 other classmate’s
thread. Each reply must be 100–200 words.
D.!
Projects (4)
Projects must contain all of the required parts as indicated in the assignment
instructions as they are graded based upon an ssigned part being present or not.
The project files will be submitted to Blackboard in the appropriate assignment
area.
VI.!
COURSE GRADING AND POLICIES
A.!
Points
Course Requirements Checklist
Discussion Board Forums (4 at 50 pts ea)
Projects (4 at 200 pts ea)
Total
B.!
10
200
800
1010
Scale
A = 900–1010 B = 800–899 C = 700–799 D = 600–699 F = 0–599
C.!
Late Assignment Policy
If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must
contact the instructor immediately by email.
Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the
instructor will receive the following deductions:
1.!
Late assignments submitted within one week of the due date will
receive a 10% deduction.
2.!
Assignments submitted more than one week late will receive a 20%
deduction.
3.!
Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the
course will not be accepted.
4.!
Late Discussion Board threads or replies will not be accepted.
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Special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, personal health issues) will be
reviewed by the instructor on a case-by-case basis.
D.!
Disability Assistance
Students with a documented disability may contact Liberty University Online’s
Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS) at LUOODAS@liberty.edu to
make arrangements for academic accommodations. Further information can be
found at www.liberty.edu/disabilitysupport.
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CSCI 611 Course Schedule
COURSE SCHEDULE
CSIS 416
MODULE/
WEEK
READING & STUDY
ASSIGNMENTS
1
1 presentation
1 website
Course Requirements Checklist
Class Introductions
Project 1 – Personal Portfolio Website
10
0
200
2
1 presentation
DB Forum 1
50
3
1 presentation
1 website
Project 2 – Online Task Management
System
200
4
1 presentation
DB Forum 2
50
5
1 presentation
1 website
Project 3 – Web Comic Website
200
6
1 presentation
DB Forum 3
50
7
1 presentation
1 website
Project 4 – Social Media Website
200
8
1 presentation
DB Forum 4
50
TOTAL
1010
POINTS
DB = Discussion Board
NOTE: Each course module/week (except Module/Week 1) begins on Tuesday morning at
12:00 a.m. (ET) and ends on Monday night at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The final module/week
ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday.