COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course surpasses HTML and web design fundamentals. It encompasses a broad array of conceptual knowledge, tools, and techniques required for dynamic web site development. Lectures and demonstrations are integral to this hands-on course. The course is aimed at a variety of students — from those who create web pages within the context of their jobs, to those preparing to be web developers and web masters. Topics include reviews of HTML and design principles, e-commerce, web scripting languages, hosting, promoting, and maintaining sites.

Prerequisite:  CSCI-114, or equivalent knowledge.  Students are expected to to have basic knowledge of HTML, graphical file formats, and file management skills.

SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS:
A variety of software will be used.  A text editor such as Notepad will be used for writing source code.  Adobe GoLive will be introduced later in the semester as an HTML editor.  Several Internet browsers will be available to assure that websites are developed with ultimate compatibility. Additional FTP clients and graphic editors will be used.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:

• Essentials for Design, XHTML, Level Two, Kelly Valqui. (Prentice Hall 2005)
  [ISBN: 0131466445]
• Web Wizard's Guide to Javascript, by Steven Estrella Estrella. (Prentice Hall 2001)
  [ISBN: 0201758334]

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• To enable the student to design, implement, test, and publish a fully functional web site.
• To become acquainted with emerging web development languages such as XHTML, JavaScript, CSS, and PHP.
• To understand how to use graphics and other multimedia formats effectively in web pages.
• To understand concepts and strategies of communicating via the Internet, intranets, and extranets.
• To be able to conduct usability testing for a variety of browsers and audiences.
• To gain awareness of tools and techniques used in e-commerce.
• To understand professional promotional techniques that steer visitors to web sites.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND THE COLLEGE HONOR CODE
All students are expected to adhere to the College of Charleston Honor Code (Bulletin & Student Handbook). For example, all work must be original and must not be copied from another student.  Failure to follow this guideline will be considered a violation of the Honor Code and will be treated accordingly. A complete version of the Honor Code is located at:
www.cofc.edu/studentaffairs/general_info/studenthandbook.html#honorcode.

ATTENDANCE POLICY
Class attendance is critical to your success in this class.  For classes that meet three days a week, no more than three (3) unexcused absences are permitted.  For classes that meet two days a week, no more than two (2) unexcused absence is permitted.  Excess absences will result in 5 points being taken off your Final Grade.

You are responsible for all activities in each class, whether you are present or not.  You are allowed to make-up classwork and tests only if you have an excused absence.

Evaluation Scheme			Grading Scale
Homework and Classwork	40%		A	93 - 100
Project 1 – Personal website	15%		A-	90 - 92
Project 2 – Professional website	20%		B+	88 - 89
Tests	20%		B	83 - 87
Attendance and Participation	5%		B-	80 - 82
	____		C+	78 - 79
Total	100%		C	73 - 77
			C-	70 - 72
			D	60 - 69%
			F	Less than 60%

LATE ASSIGNMENTS:   Twenty-five (25) points will be deducted if your assignment is late. Late assignments must be submitted no later than the next class period.  

 
SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES
This is a list of recommended web sites, books, and articles that you can explore to enhance your experience in the class.  This list is frequently updated.  For the most recent version, go to www.cofc.edu/~cmoore/webresources.htm.
 

COURSE CALENDAR: Attached