WEB115002 Web Markup and Scripting
Semester: Fall 2007
Semester hours credit: 3
Class hours per week: 4

This course introduces client-side Internet programming using the current W3C-recommended presentation markup language and supporting elements. Topics include site management and development, markup elements, stylesheets, validation, accessibility, standards, browsers, and basic JavaScripting. Upon completion, students should be able to hand-code web pages with various media elements according to current markup standards and integrate them into websites.

COURSE OVERVIEW:

Examine the principles of client-side Internet programming using the point of views of the user and programmer to create effective websites.

Examine issues related to website design and the implication and consequence for the designer’s choices through the use of observation and experimentation.

Challenge assumptions about website design while providing tools to give the designer options in selecting appropriate elements for use in a website.

Name:	Michael Wingler
Office:	Lowes Hall 1715
Office Hours:	By Appointment
Telephone:	336-838-6178
Email:	michael.wingler@wilkescc.edu
Website:	wcc.wilkescc.edu/winglerm

New Perspectives on HTML and XHTML
Comprehensive
Patrick Carey
4th Edition
ISBN 0-619-26747-X

Flash Drive
Note Book

Goal 1 - Basic Web Pages: Examine the use of Tags, Headings, Lists, and Inline elements. Observe the effects of the failure to correctly encapsulate information. Discuss issues with failing to use closing tags.
Goal 2 - Developing a Basic Web Page: Discuss the use of Links, Targets, Paths and Anchors in web page development. Examine the implications of using absolute paths verses relative path.
Goal 3: Designing a Web Page with graphical elements: Contrast the use of different Fonts and Colors. Discuss issues with font selection and background color or background images. Compare the various types of graphic file formats in relation to web page design and access speed. Explore considerations for the visually challenged.
Goal 4: Designing a Web Page with Tables: Investigate the use of table elements and attributes.
Goal 5: Designing a Web Site with Frames: Explore the use of frames to display multiple web pages. Contrast the use of frames to the use of tables.
Goal 6: Creating Web Page Forms: Discuss issues with user input, tab order and layout. Examine the models for handling form data.
Goal 7: Working with Cascading Style Sheets: Examine the differing principles of Cascading Style Sheets usage (inline, embedded, and external).
Goal 8: Using Multimedia on the Web: Explore the use of sound and video in web site development. Discuss issues with end user connection speed and band width limits. Define external verse embedded media. Examine solutions on browser non-support of embedded media.
Goal 9: Working with XHTML: Investigate benefits of XML verse HTML and the use of XHTML.
Goal 10: Working with JavaScript: Analyze the benefits of JavaScript. Discuss issues with JavaScript usage: including browser compatibility, security, and overhead.

A. Grading and Testing Policies: The grade for this course will be based on completion of the tutorials assigned; test and quizzes as given by the instructor.

B. Grading Scale: Your final letter grade will be determined from your numerical grade calculated on a 7-point scale. The grading scale is as follows:

A: 93 or above
B: 85 or above but less than 93
C: 77 or above but less than 85
D: 70 or above but less than 77
F: Below 70

C. Attendance Policy:
1. Students are expected to be present and on time for every class.
2. It is the student's responsibility to make up any assignments missed due to absence.
3. Students who miss more than twice the number of hours the class meets per week may be dropped and should consult with the instructor regarding their progress.
4. No distinction is made between missing class due to college-related functions such as meetings, sports events, or field trips, and doctor's appointments, illnesses, funerals or other 'cuts'.

D. Makeup Tests:  Exams should be taken on the announced date. If a student is absent on exam day, the instructor will provide an alternate form of the exam to be taken within one week of the student returns to class. A missed exam will take 10 points off final score of exam. If the final exam is miss the student must schedule a time with the instructor to take an alternate form of the exam before the date when grades are due. Any exam not taken in the time limit will receive an automatic zero.

A. Assumptions about Students: Students taking this class are assumed to be self-motivated, self-disciplined, and capable of being held accountable for all assigned materials and for abiding by the rules and regulations for this class.

B. Learning Environment: Any student whose behavior disrupts the learning environment of the class will be given one written warning. If the disruptive behaviors recur, the student will be dropped from the class.

C. Class Etiquette:

1. No food or drinks are allowed in computer classrooms.
2. Students who must come in late or leave early must do so without disrupting the class.
3. Students (except for emergency services personnel) must turn off cell phones, beepers, and other portable communication devices, including watches with beeping alarms, during class time to prevent disruptions.

D. Withdrawal: Students may drop courses after registration ends and through the tenth week of the semester. Students must complete a drop form by obtaining the signatures of the advisor and of the instructor, who records the last date of attendance. A withdrawal (W) grade will then be reported on grade reports and transcripts. Failure to complete the drop form may result in a failing grade.

E. Conflict Management: If there is a problem with the class or a disagreement with the instructor, students may arrange a conference after class or during the instructor's office hours. The Student Grievance Process in the WCC Catalog provides guidelines for further action.

F. Academic Integrity: Plagiarism and other forms of cheating are violations of the WCC Academic Integrity Policy and will be dealt with accordingly. Briefly, that means offenders may receive a zero on the assignment, be dropped from the course, or receive an F in the course at the instructor's discretion. A document citing the offense may also be placed in the student's file in Student Services.

G. Inclement Weather Announcements:  Announcements regarding college closings due to inclement weather are made on local television and radio stations, including the WCC station WSIF, 90.9 FM, and posted on the WCC Homepage. Announcements for the Alleghany, Ashe and Wilkes campuses may differ. Announcements for local public schools do not apply to the college.
If classes are canceled due to inclement weather, students should continue working on course assignments. If classes are delayed, follow the delayed schedule posted on the college website. If class is canceled due to inclement weather or any emergency, the instructor will provide make-up work or schedule an extra class meeting the next time the class meets.
If classes are canceled on the final day of class, course instructors will provide instructions for completing course work (including, but not limited to, final assignments, final exam and makeup time if required) by Campus Cruiser email. It is the student's responsibility to check their Campus Cruiser email for these instructions. In the event that email correspondence is inhibited or unavailable, the student should contact the instructor for instructions by telephone no later than the first day the college reopens for faculty and staff. Under no conditions will a student receive a grade, other than 'Incomplete', until all work prescribed by the instructor has been completed.

H. Use of Food, Drink and Tobacco Products:  Wilkes Community College prohibits the use of all tobacco products in all college buildings, enclosed college vehicles and seating areas of outdoor college sponsored events. Signs indicating designated smoking areas are placed throughout campus. Tobacco cessation information is available to students and employees through the Student Services Office.
Food products and non-alcoholic drinks may be consumed in instructional areas under the direction of the instructor or college employee in charge. The instructor or employee in charge shall be responsible for the proper disposal of any and all residue of food and/or drink products. The college reserves the right to restrict the consumption of food and drinks in certain areas as deemed necessary.

A. Student Success Center: An open computer lab is available for word processing, online research, online classes and other academic uses in Thompson Hall, Room 252. Email can be checked if computers are available. Instructors will schedule tests or make-up tests in the Student Success Center Testing Center. In order to take a test in the Testing Center (TC), you must have a photo I.D. A TC instructor will check your I.D. and administer your test, which you must complete at one sitting and before closing time.

B. Learning Resources Center (LRC): Wilkes Community College students, including distance learning students, may borrow books from the WCC Library and the libraries of the world and/or research topics in journals, periodicals, newspapers and reference sources through World Cat. Access is through NC LIVE or NC LIVE @ Home which requires a free password. You may obtain your free password by visiting the WCC Library, telephoning (336) 838-6115, or e-mailing the LRC director. For interlibrary loan requests, students must furnish full bibliographical information and the name of the library with the materials. Interlibrary loan books will be sent to a public library or community college nearest the student. The LRC has computers with Internet access and CD ROM databases available for research purposes. Please view our Virtual Orientation. There is a small fee for printing or copying.

C. Student Support Services (SSS): Student Support Services is a federally funded comprehensive program that provides educational support services to eligible students. Students who demonstrate a need for academic support and are 1) first generation college students (neither parent has a 4-year degree); 2) persons with limited income; and/or 3) persons with a disability are eligible to enroll in the program and participate in a comprehensive array of academic support services.

D. Students with Documented Learning or Physical Disabilities: Students may receive assistance with academic and physical accommodations based upon documentation of disability. It is the student's responsibility to initiate requests for services by contacting the Disability Services Coordinator, located in the Student Success Center, Room 257D of Thompson Hall, and by completing the accommodation request form obtained in that office. Special assistance and accommodations are provided to meet ADA standards. No special concessions will be made for students who are not registered with the disability services office.

E. Student Services: The Student Services staff provides a variety of services to assist students with successful program completion and the achievement of their educational goals. The services provided are available free of charge to all students. The Student Services Office is located on the first floor of the Student and Learning Resources Center. Hours of operation are 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am - 5:00 pm on Friday. Among the services provided are: admissions, financial aid, academic advisement, career planning, job placement, transfer counseling, personal counseling, records and registration, housing, student activities, and first aid. Additional information may be obtained by calling 838-6135.

F. Course Evaluation: Students may have the opportunity to evaluate this course and instructor during the semester. If the instructor has not selected this course for a formal evaluation, students may give a written evaluation to the division chairperson. Internet students are expected to complete the online course evaluation.

G. WCC Web Page: The WCC Web Page is the source of information for WCC students, including the WCC catalog, contact information for faculty and staff, and links to student resources. In addition to the college website, your instructor may provide course materials on Campus Cruiser.

H. Campus Cruiser: Campus Cruiser is a web portal for WCC. It provides student email accounts, accessible links to all classes each student is taking and much more. To access Campus Cruiser, navigate your browser to the college home page and click the Campus Cruiser link. When the main page opens, click the login button to enter your account name and password.