Course
VICOM-128 - Web Development with XHTML/CSS (3 credits)
Faculty Information
Instructor: Jonathan Meersman
Email: meersmaj@matc.edu
Alternate Email: meersmaj@gmatc.matc.edu (MATC's off-campus GMail Server)
Phone: 414-571-4635
Office: A209F - Oak Creek Campus
Instant Messaging via Windows Live Messenger: meersmaj@matc.edu
Office Hours: To be determined - email or IM me for an appointment
Email Communication
Email communication is the preferred method of communication with your instructor for this course. Due to the nature of SPAM and VIRUSES, please adhere to the following requirements when emailing your instructor:
Textbook
HTML, XHTML & CSS - Visual Quickstart Guide, 6th Edition, by: Elizabeth Castro (ISBN: 0-321-43084-0)
Supplies
Classroom Students: USB flash drive for archiving work
Software
The following software is used in this class and is available for download off the Internet at no charge.
Course Description
Students develop the XHTML and CSS skills needed to develop functional Web sites. Emphasis is placed on writing code, designing with Cascading Style sheets, debugging and publishing Web sites. The final project is a Web site that students will develop by writing code.
Prerequisites
None
Course Competencies
Course Calendar
| WK | Date | This Week's Topic | Reading Assigned | Assignment Due |
| 1/25/09 | Course Overview & Syllabus Review for Online Students | Syllabus & Intro | Purchase Textbook | |
| 1 | 1/27/09 | Basics of Web Page Design & XHTML Structure | Chapters 1-3, & 23 | Syllabus Agreement |
| 2 | 2/03/09 | Images & Links | Chapters 4-6 | Practice (Ungraded) |
| 3 | 2/10/09 | Formatting with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) | Chapters 7-10 | Assignment 1 |
| 4 | 2/17/09 | Layout with CSS | Chapter 11 & Online | Review Quiz 1 |
| 5 | 2/24/09 | Layout with CSS (continued) | Chapter 11 & Online | |
| 6 | 3/03/09 | More with Styles | Chapters 12-14 | Assignment 2 |
| 7 | 3/10/09 | No Class (Jonathan away to speak at a conference) | Online Resources | Review Quiz 2 |
| 8 | 3/17/09 | Lists & Tables | Chapter15-16 | Assignment 3 |
| 9 | 3/24/09 | Forms & Form Processing with ASP | Chapter 17 | Review Quiz 3 |
| 10 | 3/31/09 | Multimedia for the Web | Chapter 18 | Final Project Check 1 |
| 11 | 4/07/09 | JavaScript | Chapters 19-20 | Assignment 4 |
| 12 | 4/14/09 | Spring Break - No Class | ||
| 13 | 4/21/09 | Testing and Debugging | Chapter 22 | Assignment 5 |
| 14 | 4/28/09 | Search Engine Optimization | Chapter 24 | Final Project Check 2 |
| 15 | 5/05/09 | Syndication and Podcasting | Chapter 25 | |
| 16 | 5/12/09 | Final Project Critique | Final Project | |
| 17 | 5/19/09 | Final Exam (for those students who are not exempt) | Final Exam | |
All assignments are due no later than 1:00pm on the due date. Online Students: In order to maintain the same schedule as the classroom students, the start of each week will be Tuesday afternoons and assignments will be due no later than 1:00pm on Tuesdays.
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VICOM Department Attendance Policy
Classroom Section: Each VICOM class consists of TWO "periods" - a lecture period and a lab period. Students with unexcused absences from three consecutive or five cumulative class periods may be dropped from the class by the instructor. Reinstatement will be at the discretion of the instructor. Excused absences are those discussed with the instructor in advance except where personal, medical or family emergencies occur. When an absence occurs, responsibility for missed work lies solely with the student. Tardiness or leaving early without notifying the instructor will be considered equivalent to missing one-half a class period. Exceptions, additions, or changes to this policy are at the sole discretion of the instructor.
Online Section: It is a requirement to participate in the online discussions, in a substantive manner, at least four times per week - 15% of your final course grade comes from participation each week. Students missing three weeks of participation and/or assignments in a row, or five cumulative, may be automatically withdrawn by the instructor.
Grading & Course Requirements
In addition to the criteria explained in each assignment, creativity, neatness, content, effort, accuracy, and use of proper materials will influence grading. Late assignments may not be accepted. Makeup for missed review quizzes will only be made with prior arrangements. It is the responsibility of the student to resolve any grading discrepancies prior to the last day of class. Incomplete's are given only in exceptional cases, and only at discretion of the instructor.
Distribution of Final Course Grades
B+ 92-93 C+ 84-85 D+ 76-77 U 0-69 A 94-100 B 86-92 C 78-84 D 70-76 A- 93-94 B- 85-86 C- 77-78 D- 69-70
Classroom Policies
Academic Honesty
Academic honesty is highly valued. You must always submit assignments that represent your original work. If anything used in an assignment or discussion forum submission does not represent your original work, you must cite all relevant sources and make clear the extent to which such sources were used. Words or ideas that require citation include, but are not limited to, all hard copy or electronic publications, whether copyrighted or not, and all verbal or visual communication when the content of such communication clearly originates from an identifiable source. Misuse of copyright materials or use of offensive subject matter is prohibited. Please see the MATC Student Code of Conduct for more information about academic honesty, including consequences of academic dishonesty.
ADA Statement
If you have a disability that impacts your classroom performance and wish to request an accommodation, contact the Center for Special Needs at 414-297-6838. They may require documentation regarding your disability to enable them to comply with your request. Admission of a disability is voluntary and will be handled in a confidential manner. MATC does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities and fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To ensure your academic success in this program, you are strongly encouraged to provide your instructor with a copy of the Instructor Notification Form from the Center for Special Needs.
Issues Statement
Course Related: Part of any education, as stated in the core abilities, is the ability to get along with others, including the instructor. Should there be cause for a complaint, professionalism dictates to first bring the complaint to the instructor. If further action is warranted, see the Associate Dean of the Business Division, Rich Busalacchi for the Oak Creek Campus. He will be able to direct what further action is necessary.
Non-Course Related: Students experiencing any non-course problems or concerns, either academic or nonacademic in nature, or have complaints or disputes involving college policies, services, employees, or other students, are encouraged to utilize the services of the Office of Student Life. This office provides assistance and guidance in resolving issues that are pertinent to you. For assistance, call 414-571-4715 (South Campus Office of Student Life).
Syllabus Agreement
You must complete the "Syllabus Agreement" on the Blackboard web site before continuing with any assignments. This will indicate that you have read and understand, and will abide by, the course syllabus.
MATC Core Abilities
The Core Abilities are skills that allow students to continually adapt and learn. They have been called “employability skills,” soft skills, and professional attributes. You may not be tested for all of the Core Abilities directly, but you will demonstrate or apply them to complete lessons or to improve skills. The Core Abilities and indicators you will be focusing on in this course are listed below.