Syllabus

CMP 116 Web Developer I

Instructor: Tom Duffy
Phone: 857-6892
E-Mail: nk_duffy@commnet.edu
Office Hours: M/W/R 12:30 - 1:30
Location: 207 E
Section 1: M/W/R 9:00 - 12:05

Textbook:
Platinum Edition: Using XHTML 4, XML, and Java 2
Eric Ladd and Jim O'Donnell, et al.
Que Publishing, 1999
ISBN: 0-7897-1759-X

Course Description

This course provides the entry into the fast-moving web site development industry. With its heavy hands-on mode of delivery, students will start off learning HTML, the language of the Internet. In the process, students will work with various HTML editors and web page development software packages. The course is rounded out by a thorough coverage of ISP's and domain name registry, publishing requirements and issues in web site maintenance. Three hours of class work, two hours of laboratory.

Overview:

Web based information is the fastest moving segment of our society. Increasingly, many different facets of society are web-enabling critical aspects of their existence. In order to meet the demands of this web-centric approach, students must gain the skills necessary to create the web sites that are driving society.

Goals:

Upon completion of Web Developer I, the student will:

Understand the concepts of successful design
Gain understanding of the HTML tag structure
Utilize Cascading Style Sheets to format HTML documents
Be introduced to various HTML editors
Use tables, frames, and CSS to position elements on HTML pages
Use forms and form fields to gather data from users
Utilize various components of Microsoft Front Page 2000
Successfully publish web sites using FTP and Front Page
Utilize basic scripting to enhance a web site

Grading:

Your grade will be determined according to the following criteria:

Lab Work - 20%
Homework - 50%
Final Project - 30%

Schedule:

	Topic	Reading	Homework
Week 1	Successful Design Goals, Audience, Storyboard	Read Ch 1,2	Secure Webspace Supply URL Upgrade Browser
Week 2	Basic Pages & Elements	Read Ch 3	Design Home Page
Week 3	Advanced Hyperlinks		3 Page Home Site Project Due
Week 4	Advanced Graphics	Read Ch 5	5 Page Home Site Due
Week 5	Cascading Style Sheets Intro	Read Ch 9	Apply Styles to your site
Week 6	Advanced Cascading Style Sheets		Position Elements on your site with CSS
Week 7	Tables	Read Ch 6	Create a Web Portal
Week 8	Frames	Read Ch 7	Frame Your Portal
Week 9	Forms	Read Ch 10	Get Feedback from your Users
Week 10	Introductory JavaScript	Read Ch 18, 19, 20	Put a Remote Control on your site
Week 11	JavaScript Arrays	Read Ch 21	Script your Feedback form
Week 12	JavaScript Image Control	Read Ch 23	Add Dynamic Images to your site
Week 13	Controlling Frames with JavaScript	Read Ch 20	Swap Multiple Frames
Week 14	Working with Microsoft FrontPage 2000		Final Project
Week 15	Final Exam		Final Project Due