Course Syllabus - CSYS 1013
HTML & CSS
Spring 2015 – January 12 to May 10
Call or Zap#
Section #
26610 / 27082 390 / 391
26608
309
Days / Location
Online
T/R, SE Campus 4230
Time
Online
9:30 – 10:50
Contact information: Business and Information Technology:
Associate Dean:
Instructor Julie Luscomb
nd
Office: 4222 (Bldg 4, 2 floor)
Office:
Phone
Phone: 595-7758
Email:
David Poth
SE 4112
595-7639
julie.luscomb@tulsacc.edu
Office Hours
The fastest way to reach me is through email. If you want to meet me during office hours, please make an
appointment ahead of time. I will be able to verify that I do not have any other responsibilities. You may also
make an appointment to see me at other times if my office hours do not work with your schedule.
Spring 2015
Tuesday ----------- <8:00-9:30>
Thursday ---------- <8:00-9:30, 12:30-4:00>
E-mail
 If you have an important question, please EMAIL me.
Do not turn in important or time-sensitive questions with your assignments on Blackboard. I give priority to
answering email. I read and grade assignments after the due date!!!
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You must read your TCC e-mail every day.
If you do not, you may miss important messages that could affect your grade.
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Please use correct grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling when communicating.
If your email is difficult to read, it may be returned to you for corrections.
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Sending email from an account other than your TCC email means that your message may end up in my
Junk E-Mail folder. This will delay my reading your email and could even cause me to miss your message. If
you do send email to me from an account other than your TCC email, you must identify yourself in the
subject line: Mike Jones, TR, Intro to Programming. Unidentified emails are deleted since most of these are
spam or virus attacks.
Course Prerequisite: CSC 1203 or instructor approval. Please note the list of required skills at our Blackboard site!
You will not be able to complete assignments if you do not have the required skills!!!
Next Course(s) in Sequence: Determined by your course of study
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) will be presented along with the introductory
principles of website design. Projects will include the creation of a variety of different types of web pages and websites,
advocating accessibility and efficiency principles and techniques. Prerequisite: CSCI 1203.
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TEXTBOOK AND COURSE MATERIALS:
The following materials may be purchased at the campus bookstore and will be used throughout the semester.
Computer Media
You should have some means of backing up your work. If you are working on your own computer that has an automatic
backup system such as Carbonite or Mozy, just make sure that your assignments are included in the periodic backups.
Otherwise, you may use a USB flash drive to periodically make a copy of your work. Please note: You should always
keep a backup copy of every assignment you complete!!!
Textbook(s): The following text may be purchased in the campus bookstore.
REQUIRED
Textbook Title:
By:
Published by:
Edition:
Date:
ISBN#
Textbook
New Perspectives: HTML, CSS, and Dynamic HTML:
Comprehensive
Patrick Carey
Course Technology – Cengage Learning
Fifth Edition
2013
1-1115-2643-5 / 978-1-1115-2643-6
Software (freeware!!!)
Software (free)
Name:
Web Site Title:
License:
File Transfer Protocol*
FileZilla CLIENT – (NOT Server!!!!)
http://download.cnet.com/FileZilla/3000-2160_4-10308966.html
Freeware – GNU General Public License
Software (free)
Name/URL:
Name/URL:
HTML Editors*
Notepad++ / http://notepad-plus-plus.org/download
Aptana Studio / http://aptana.com/
Text Wrangler (Mac) /
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/textwrangler/id404010395
Name/URL:
*You do not need to use this specific software. Any text editor such as Notepad or any FTP client such as
Cyberduck for the Mac will work! Please note: [If you use TextEdit (Mac), you will need to change a setting if
you want to use it. Select Format -> Make Plain Text. Make this change or bad things will happen!!!!]
FileZilla and Notepad++ come in portable versions that work off your USB. Just go to portableapps.com. All software
for this course is available for free under a freeware license. NOTE: Microsoft Office 2010 is not required for this
course, but it is available for a nominal fee to students through the TCC Bookstore. Directions will be posted at our
class Blackboard site.
For some of the assignments and exercises, you will be using files that are already created. Directions on getting these
files will be provided to you. If you have any questions, please see me.
Antivirus and other security software is strongly recommended if you are using your HOME computer. You should
have antivirus, anti-spyware, and other security software. This may be purchased commercially or you may use free
security software. Please be careful when choosing free software!!! There are several reliable choices for free such as
Avira, Free AVG, and Avast antivirus software. Other security software may be located at
http://www.komando.com/downloads.
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Software Copyright
It is a violation of the law to create unauthorized duplicates of copyrighted microcomputer software. Tulsa Community
College makes every effort to support these copyright agreements and does not support illegal duplication of any
copyrighted material.
GENERAL EDUCATION GOAL STATEMENT
General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills, knowledge, and abilities that comprise a
common foundation for their higher education and a backdrop for their work and personal lives. TCC’s General
Education goals are: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged Learning, and Technological Proficiency.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1.
Possess a general understanding of the World Wide Web
2.
Use FTP software to transfer a Web page to a Web server
3.
Use HTML tags to create headings, paragraphs, lists, and insert special characters, horizontal lines, and graphic
images
4.
Create Web pages using HTML5 elements
5.
Use hypertext links to connect to local and external Web pages and to other Internet resources
6.
Add color to your Web pages
7.
Work with common image formats and position images on your Web pages
8.
Create image maps
9.
Use CSS inline styles and embedded and linked style sheets
10. Create tables, nested tables and join (span) rows and columns within a table
11. Apply CSS for special effects, print media and mobile Web pages
12. Create forms
13. Add multimedia to your website.
14. Understand the syntax for valid HTML5
15. Understand basic JavaScript syntax and common commands
16. Write JavaScript for sequence and selection control structures
TEACHING METHODS:
For online sections, class will consist of online discussion, assigned readings and hands-on practice creating web pages.
For campus sections, class will consist of class discussion, lecture and hands-on practice creating Web pages.
TRANSFERABILITY
Please visit with the TCC Counseling Center or the Counseling Center at the college or university to which you plan to
transfer to determine transferability status of this course.
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DISABILITY RESOURCES
It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning environments. Accommodations
for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, contact the Education Access Center (EAC) at
eac@tulsacc.edu or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS
The schedule of assignments and due dates is at the end of this syllabus. LATE ASSIGNMENTS ARE
GENERALLY NOT ACCEPTED. THE DUE DATES/TIMES ARE LISTED IN THE SCHEDULE AT THE
END OF THIS SYLLABUS! However, if you encounter unusual circumstances that prevent you from meeting the
deadline, please talk to me. Late assignments may be graded at 50% at the instructor’s discretion. Class work cannot be
extended beyond the semester’s end. Assignments more than one week late will NOT be accepted.
ATTENDANCE
Regular class attendance (participation for online courses) is essential to success. If you have missed the equivalent of
two weeks of classes and have not communicated with me, an Excessive Absence notice may be issued. This report will
automatically notify the Financial Aid and Veterans Services offices, if applicable. You may also be subject to
Administrative Withdrawal (AW) for non-attendance.
EVALUATION TECHNIQUES
Please keep track of your grades and your accumulated score as we progress through the semester.
Favorite Sites Web Page
About 12 assignments @ 30 points each
One proficiency test
One final project
Discussion Board Participation – Online Section
Class Attendance – Campus Section
Total points excluding any extra credit
10
360
50
50
30
500
Grading System
90 % - 100 %
80 % - 89 %
70 % - 79 %
60 % - 69 %
0 % - 59 %
=A
=B
=C
=D
=F
450 – 500+ points
400 – 449
350 – 399
300 – 349
0 – 299
WITHDRAWAL
The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. Check the TCC Academic
Calendar for the deadline that applies to the course(s). Begin the process with a discussion with the faculty member
assigned to the course. Contact the Advisement Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course ('W'
grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Withdrawal and/or change to an audit from a course after the drop/add period
can alter the financial aid award for the current and future semesters. Students may receive an outstanding bill from
TCC if the recalculation leaves a balance due to TCC. Students who stop participating in the course and fail to
withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid consequences for the student.
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AUDIT AND INCOMPLETE POLICY
To request a change to Audit (A) or Incomplete (I), you must be maintaining a passing grade. You must initiate the
change with me and sign the audit or incomplete agreement. If the Incomplete is due to a circumstance that prevents you
from being able to sign the form yourself, I will make other arrangements to have the paperwork completed.
Incompletes are granted only if the student has encountered unusual circumstances. The last date to withdraw or change
to audit for the current semester is listed at the end of this syllabus.
COMMUNICATIONS
Email communications: All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address (ex: jane.doe@tulsacc.edu).
All email communications to you will be sent to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC email to send
email to, and receive email from, the instructor regarding this course.
Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise, TCC always
gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This information is also posted on the TCC website
(www.tulsacc.edu).
INCLEMENT WEATHER
I live 45 minutes north of campus. If weather is such that I am unable to make it to class, I will try to place a message on
my voice mail – 595-7758 and will also post a note to our Blackboard class site provided we have electricity.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one’s own work or about the work of
another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa
Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority for
disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the
dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty member may:
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Require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a substitute assignment or
test;
Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;
Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively withdraw the student
from the class;
Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester.
PLEASE NOTE THAT IDENTICAL OR SIGNIFICANTLY SIMILAR ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ASSUMED
TO BE COPIED.
Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by submitting
such request to the Dean of Student Services.
CLASS DISRUPTIONS
A class disruption is defined as "shifting the instructional focus to someone other than the instructor." Reading in class,
sleeping in class, use of cell phones, speaking out inappropriately, walking in and out of the classroom, consistently
coming late to class, or provocative dress or actions may be considered disruptive. Disruptive students are interfering
with the learning process for all the other students in the class. If a disruption affects the teaching/learning process, the
instructor will speak privately with the disruptive person. If unable to effect appropriate change and resolve the
disruptive situation, the instructor has the option of filing a Disciplinary Action form with the College administration.
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SYLLABUS CHANGES
Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any changes to the syllabus in
writing.
COMPUTER SERVICES ACCEPTABLE USE
Access to computing resources is a privilege granted to all TCC faculty, staff, and students. Use of TCC computing
resources is limited to purposes related to the College’s mission of education, research, and community service. Student
use of technology is governed by the Computer Services Acceptable Use Statements/Standards found in the TCC
Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook. This handbook may be obtained by contacting any Student Activities or
Dean of Student Services office.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE
Students are expected to show respect to each other as well as to the instructor. Excessive talking during lecture or other
disruptive behavior is not acceptable. Cell phones may be answered only outside the classroom.
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT
You are responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, TCC Student Handbook and
semester information listed in the Class Schedule.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
TCC provides a Technical Support Helpdesk for student support. The Helpdesk helps with the following technical
problems:
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Login problems – My TCC, Student Web, Blackboard
TCC system problems – My TCC, Student Web,
Blackboard
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Software problems – Microsoft Office
Contact Information
Phone: 918-595-2000
Email: ClientSrv@tulsacc.edu
Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., Mon. – Fri.
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon, Sat.
Additional student support information can be found in the Resources section of the Blackboard course site. This
includes information about college services, free tutoring services, software support, and online tutorials related to
course concepts.
SCHEDULE
Please note: The schedule and procedures in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.
Please note: This is a TENTATIVE schedule. Assignments are due one week after they are assigned. The official due day and
time is 11:59 pm Monday evening for both online and campus sections. However, there is a generous grace period, so if you are
in the middle of finishing up, please submit. This grace period allows for momentary computer/Blackboard glitches. The best
approach is to finish and submit early!
Week beginning
Monday:
January 12
Topics: Lecture and Lab:
Due Dates:
Introduction and Favorite Sites Web Page
Complete directions for each assignment are posted on
Blackboard. Please follow all directions for each
assignment! PLEASE DO NOT GUESS WHAT THE
ASSIGNMENT IS!!!! You are responsible for reading the
directions. Please read the note on the next page…
Due: January 19
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Please note: This is a TENTATIVE schedule. Assignments are due one week after they are assigned. The official due day and
time is 11:59 pm Monday evening for both online and campus sections. However, there is a generous grace period, so if you are
in the middle of finishing up, please submit. This grace period allows for momentary computer/Blackboard glitches. The best
approach is to finish and submit early!
Week beginning
Monday:
Topics: Lecture and Lab:
Due Dates:
NOTE: The Favorite Sites assignment is due Jan 19.
Rather than making this assignment due early, I kept the
Monday evening due date for maximum flexibility. Please
complete early if you plan on being busy during the
holiday.
Monday, January 19
Martin Luther King Day
No Classes – College is Closed!
January 19
Tutorial 1
Due: January 26
January 26
Tutorial 2
Due: February 2
February 2
Tutorial 3
Due: February 9
February 9
Review Tutorials 1 - 3
Due: February 16
February 16
Tutorial 4
Due: February 23
February 23
Review Tutorial 4
Due: March 2
March 2
Tutorial 5
Due: March 9
March 9
Review Tutorial 5
Due: March 23
March 16 – March 22
Spring Break!!!!!!
No Classes – College is Closed
March 23
Tutorial 6
Due: March 30
March 30
Proficiency Test
Due: April 6
April 6
Tutorial 8
Due: April 13
Friday, April 10
Last Day to withdraw from classes with a "W" –or–
change from credit to audit
April 13
Tutorial 10
Due: April 20
April 20
Tutorial 11
Due: April 27
April 27
Final Project
Due: May 4
Finals Week –
May 4
The Semester Project is a small personal website. It is due
Monday of Finals Week! As with all other
assignments this semester, there is a grace period to
9:30am Tuesday morning.
Your Final Project is due May 4 at the close
of the day!