Syllabus for CGS2820C

CGS2820C is a 3-credit A.S. course. This syllabus is for the Fall 2009. CRN 11070

Professor: Floyd Jay Winters, CIW Certified Internet Web Associate Design Specialist
Class Room: 19-169 T/R 2:00-3:20
Best Office Hours: MWF 1:30-3:30 or immediately after class
E-mail: WinterF@SCF.edu

Course Description: CGS 2820C, Web Page Development will give students the skills to build Web pages with multimedia (sound, video, Java applets), forms, and JavaScript. Dynamic HTML is introduced to make interactive Web pages. We will use Notepad for the first 6 weeks and Microsoft Expression Web, Dreamweaver, and other programs for the last 10 weeks. SCF students can get a copy of Microsoft Expression Web 2 for free shortly after class starts.

Course Performance Requirements: Students may access course performance standards by clicking on the “Course Performances Standards” link at the following web address: http://mccfl.edu/pages/1159.asp

Text (cost $24.99 at SCF bookstore):
How to Do Everything in Microsoft Expression Web 2, publisher's site with Student Files
For sample files, click under the Downloads heading on the left side, then click Code Files
OR
How to Do Everything in Microsoft Expression Web 2 to download the book
by Baker and Leinecker, ISBN 978-0-07-154587-7
For Author's Student Files: http://rickleinecker.com/HTDE/

Set your browser to Refresh on Every Visit. On some browsers choose:
Tools > Internet Options > Browsing History > Settings

For some good Free Expression Web Video Tutorials see:
http://expression.microsoft.com/en-us/cc136535.aspx
http://by-expression.com/media/p/1300.aspx
To get Expression Web Free as an SCF student:
Microsoft Expression through MSDN alliance
or try www.Dreamspark.com as an alternate way to download Expression Web online

In the end, the root folder of your actual Web site should look like this:

images      [Dir]       Folder (All images except perhaps favicon.ico go here)
    contact.htm
    favicon.ico
    index.htm
    portfolio.htm
    resume.htm
    yourSiteNameLayout.css
    yourXtrnlJavaScript.js

Grade Scale: A: 90 - 100% | B: 80 - 89% | C: 70 - 79%| D: 60 - 69%
Class Assignments: 100 pts each. (1 extra Credit Assignment: PHP/ASP)
Angel Quizzes: Ten 10-point, 10-question quizzes worth a total of 100 points
Hands-on Tests: Two tests worth 100 points each. Make-up Tests will NOT be given
Hands-on Final Exam: 400 points. Make-up Exams will not be given
For extra credit there is an Angle Photo assignment, an online Office and Windows Shortcut quiz, an online Windows Quiz, and a PHP & ASP assignment.

Late Assignments Policy: Five points will be deducted for each day an assignment is late for the first 5 days, and 1 point will deducted for each day late thereafter. For instance, if it is 7 days late, the grade will be 73. (5 days x 5 points for the first five days, 2 days x 1 point for the next two days late.)

1. It is not hard to get a 100 on almost all assignments - just check to make sure you satisfy all of the grading criteria, which can be found by clicking on the assignment links on the top navigation bar. Additional student resources are available on the instructor’s website.

2. If you have questions, feel free to visit me during my office hours or after class.

Helpful Links:
Department Web Page: http://www.scf.edu/pages/177.asp
Virtual Library: http://www.scf.edu/pages/1967.asp
Academic Resource Center: http://www.scf.edu/pages/144.asp
Student Services: http://www.scf.edu/pages/242.asp
DL Home Page: http://www.mccfl.edu/pages/108.asp Distance Learning Self Assessment

Technical Assistance: helpdesk@mccfl.edu or call SCF at 941.752.5357 or
contact Collegis Online Academic Services Help Desk 24/7 Toll free: 866.506.1188 or https://hdo.collegis.com/

Withdrawal Policy: In accordance with the State College of Florida policy as stated in the college catalog, students may withdraw from any course or all courses without academic penalty of a WF by the withdrawal deadline as listed in the State College of Florida academic calendar. See the online Academic Calendar for important dates. The student must take responsibility for initiating the withdrawal procedure. Students are strongly encouraged to talk with their instructors first before taking any withdrawal action.

Statement of Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the use of ideas, facts, opinions, illustrative material, data, direct or indirect wording of another scholar and/or writer—professional or student—without giving proper credit. Expulsion, suspension, or any lesser penalty may be imposed for plagiarism. Copying another student's work will result in a zero for both students.

Accommodation Services: The State College of Florida, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will provide classroom and academic accommodations to students with documented disabilities. If you need to request an accommodation in this class due to a disability, or you suspect that your academic performance is affected by a disability, please see me or contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC). The DRC is located in 300-326 on the Venice campus and in the Student Services Center (01-219) on the Bradenton campus. The phone number is 941-408-1448 Ext # 61448 (TTY 941-480-3420) on the Venice campus and 941-752-5295 Ext # 65295 (TTY 941-751-8179) on the Bradenton campus.