Course Description | Clientele | Philosophy | Objectives (Outcomes) | Supplies | Methodology | Grading | Requirements | Student's Rights & Responsibilities | Instructor's Rights and Expectation | Class Outline

CASPER COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE: CMAP 1892, Introduction to HTML
CREDITS: 1 (0.5 lec,1 lb)
REVISION DATE: August 3rd, 2000
INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Daniel Straka
TEXTBOOK: No Text Required - Online Supplements Provided
OFFICE: AD282
PHONE: 268-2399
E-MAIL: dstraka@wind.cc.whecn.edu
PREREQUISITES: Student should have an Internet Service Provider (ISP), providing web space and e-mail. Basic keyboarding skills and familiarity with the Windows© interface are necessary.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is an introduction to world wide web (WWW) page authoring using the HyperText Markup Language. It is designed for the student with little or no experience using HTML code to create web pages. Students will learn how to create WWW pages without using costly WYSIWYG (what-you-see-is-what-you-get) editing tools, but by utilizing simple text editors that are freely available. Students will gain a functional knowledge of the hypertext markup language (HTML), and will establish a "website" consisting of individual home page(s), or other content with consent of instructor. Students are expected to complete 3 web-based tutorials, a final exam and a lab assignment or "project". Students will publish their lab assignment(s) to a web-accessible location on the Internet for evaluation. Ethical issues and responsible behavior will be discussed.
Students will be expected to spend an additional 16 hours in a laboratory setting.
THIS COURSE IS A REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CASPER COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO WISH TO PUBLISH WEB PAGES ON A CASPER COLLEGE WEB SERVER.

CLIENTELE

This course is designed for the student who wishes to create a web presence for personal or commercial reasons, and needs to aquire the basic skills necessary to do so.

PHILOSOPHY

This class is designed to prepare the student to create and publish web pages in an informed and responsible manner. Lecture is structured to provide a knowledge of world wide web authoring and methods of accessing needed materials. Lab time is structured to provide a hands-on approach to research and problem solving.

OBJECTIVES (Outcomes) - The student has an opportunity to learn...

SUPPLIES

The student needs to bring at least one HD 3.5 inch diskette to all classes. Work done during class will be saved to this diskette. 

METHODOLOGY

Lecture topics will be covered in the order listed in the Class Outline section. A lab assignment will be given and discussed in class. The lab assignment is an opportunity for students to apply the authoring techniques introduced in the text and lecture. Students are encouraged to consult both the supplements and lecture notes while working on the lab assignment. Students are expected to work independently on this assignment. This method of learning allows students to develop confidence in their individual abilities. The lab assignment must be submitted to the instructor within two weeks after the last class lecture. The exact time and date of the lab assignment will be given in class. If the lab assignment is not submitted to the instructor on the due date, the student will lose electronic homepage privileges if publishing to college servers.
A comprehensive theory test will be given. Students will prepare for the theory test by reading class supplements and by reviewing lecture notes and handouts. All books and notes are to be stored on the floor. No talking is permitted during ANY test. Questions regarding instructions may be directed to the instructor. Students should be prepared to move to another desk prior to testing if so requested by the instructor.

GRADING

The theory test and lab assignment will be graded on the following scale:
100-90 A
89-80 B
79-70 C
69-60 D
59-0 F
Final grades will be computed as follows:
Theory Test (100 points) + Lab Assignment (100 points) / 2 =Final Grade

REQUIREMENTS

Students must submit completed lab assignment and take theory test. Students are required to sign a written form agreeing to the conditions of their electronic college accounts. 

STUDENT’S RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

It is the policy of Casper College to provide appropriate accommodations to any student with a documented disability. If you have a need for accommodations in this course, please make an appointment to see the instructor at your earliest convenience.
Please refer to the Casper College Student Conduct and Judicial Code for information concerning your rights and responsibilities as a Casper College Student. 

INSTRUCTOR’S RIGHTS AND EXPECTATION

Students will be expected to sign a written form agreeing to acceptible use and conditions of their college electronic accounts.
If any student uses a college electronic homepage account in a manner that violates the signed agreement, the student’s privileges to use that account will be suspended and disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with the procedure governing student electronic mail accounts and the Casper College Student Conduct and Judicial Code.
The instructor reserves the right to deny any student to complete the theory test if said student talks or consults unauthorized notes during the testing period. Said student would receive a zero for that test.
If unauthorized copying of another student’s work occurs with intent to submit another’s work as yours, said student will receive a zero for the lab assignment. If copying involves consent of a second party, the second party will also receive a zero for the lab assignment.
The instructor reserves the right to implement additional measures as outlined in Casper College’s Student Conduct and Judicial Code.
If a student has an emergency occur on the testing day, student is expected to notify instructor before the time the test is given or the test cannot be made up and student will receive a zero for the test. Messages may be left with the secretary from 8:00am until 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Students who do not have access to a phone should notify the instructor during the first week of school of their circumstances.
The lab assignment will not be accepted after 5:00pm the day of its deadline.
The instructor reserves the right to change the lab assignment or the theory test with little or no notice; however, the theory test will not be given without allowing adequate preparation time. Instructor expects students to spend time needed to master the material. Time needed is dependent upon the student.

CLASS OUTLINE

The following is a sequence guide. Due date for the final assignment and the test date will be given in class. Activities in handouts and in chapters are encouraged, but remain optional. Signed and Witnessed Student Agreement is due by the third day the class meets. If students do not return the signed and witnessed Student Agreement by the due date, students will lose their college electronic homepage priveleges effective that day. Instructor will confirm receipt of each agreement prior to giving the theory test. If a student does not wish to sign the agreement but retain the college electronic e-mail account (from CMAP 1880), the student may complete the final assignment by hand delivering the assignment to instructors office on diskette or publishing it to an off-campus web server.

Theory Test 100 pts will be given during last hour of class. Bring a #2 pencil. Theory test will consist of 15 True-False, 10 Multiple-choice questions and 50 fill-in the blanks.

 Lab Assignment (handout) 100 pts Lab Assignment is due two weeks after last class meeting.