CIS 233DC - Internet Web Development Dreamweaver CS5 - 3 credit Course

Course Syllabus

Textbook Information:

Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 Revealed Delmar Cengage Learning @2011 ISBN-13: 9781111130664 ISBN-10: 1111130663

Supplies (You must have access to the following): 

• Dreamweaver CS5 software Purchase/arrange access to Dreamweaver CS5 for the entire course (access to software available via MCC Mulit-Use Computer Lab with Student ID).
• Windows XP operating system (or higher). Microsoft Internet Explorer version 7.0 or higher.
• High speed internet connection highly recommended. WinZip file compression software - download for free from MCC's technical site: http://wiki.mc.maricopa.edu/tsswiki/index.php/Portal:Software
• It is also recommended (but not required) that you have access to a computer graphics application such as Photoshop or Fireworks.  This will help you edit images or graphics for your Web pages.

Course Information:

Course Competencies:  Please refer to our curriculum guide for these competencies.  This course is one of the required courses for our Web Technology's Certificates and Associate Degree, and is recommended for those students who are interested in the Certified Internet Webmaster industry certification. For more infomration, please visit http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/~tabar/CIWMCC.htm.

Introduction to designing and creating pages on the Internet's World Wide Web using Dreamweaver. Hands-on experience authoring hypertext markup language (HTML) and preparing beginning web documents. Prerequisites: Experience in basic web coding (xhtml and css), BPC/CIS133BA, or permission of instructor.

• The basic usage of the computer using windows-based software.
• Familiarity with Windows XP or later.
• Basic Internet Concepts.
• Basic HTML skills.
• Basic browser information (Internet Explorer).  (The course is best viewed using Internet Explorer).
• Access to the Internet using an Internet Service Provider

Lectures: Important material from the text and outside sources will be covered in class. Also, lecture notes will be posted online each week for each tutorial. Online Discussion and group collaboration are emphasized and strongly encouraged as is student-procured, outside material relevant to topics being covered.

Email Account - Students are required to subscribe to MCC Student Mail Account to access course materials and online quizzes.

Assignments: Readings, hands-on assignments, review assignments, as well as case problems will be assigned after each tutorial (chapter) to help support and supplement material found in the text. This is a time-consuming course.  Students should plan to spend at least 6 to 8 hours a week to complete your lab assignments.  There will be due dates for assignments and late assignments will be accepted for one week after the due date with a penalty of 5% for late submission. Assignments submitted after the extra one week WILL NOT be accepted.

When working in the computer lab at MCC, it is the student's responsibility to reboot the classroom or lab computer at the beginning of each class or computing session. Rebooting will help protect the integrity of data stored on student flash drives.

NO EXCEPTION ON LATE ASSIGNMENTS POLICY.

Quizzes: Online Quizzes will be given after each tutorial covering the concepts in each tutorial.  The quizzes will consist of multiple choice/true false questions and will be timed.  Students are recommended to review each tutorial so that students know the materials enough to work quickly through the test to be within the time allotted for each quiz. The quizzes will be in an open-book format.  NO MAKE UP QUIZZES ARE ALLOWED ONE WEEK AFTER THE DUE DATES.

Portfolio Project:   In addition to home work assignments and quizzes, students will be required to complete ONE Portfolio Project.  This project replaces the final exam at the end of the semester.

Withdrawal Policy: Students are required to log into your course at least twice a week to check for assignments or announcement from your instructor. These log ins are considered attendances for online courses. Your instructor can withdraw you due to excessive absences by monitoring your activities within the course interface. Prior to the end of the 7th week of clases, students can withdraw from the course without instructor approval. It is the student's responsibility to process the paperwork to withdraw from the class after the 7th week of class by notifiying your instructor for approval. Failure to do so may result in student receiving a final grade of "F" or a "Y" (Withdraw Failing) instead of a W (withdraw passing). No withdrawal is allowed during the last three weeks of the semester.

Letter grades will be determined using a standard percentage point evaluation as outlined below.   Changes may be made at instructor's discretion and advanced notice will be given.  Total Points Possible:  TBA

At least 90%:    A
At least 80%:    B
At least 70%:     C
At least 60%:    D
Below 60%:       F 

Posting of Grades:  All grades will be posted online.  Students may access the course home page at any time to review your grades throughout the semester and to check on your progress.  Official grade report will be mailed out to students about two weeks after final grade is posted online during the last week of the course.

1. Your instructor is willing to make reasonable accommodations for limitations due to any special needs from students, including learning challenges. Please contact your instructor within the first week of class to discuss any special needs that you may have.  Also, please contact our Special Services office for additional assistance and accommodation for your learning needs.

2. Besides academic performance, students should exhibit the qualities of honesty and integrity. Any form of dishonesty, cheating, fabrication, the facilitation of academic dishonesty, and plagiarism may make you subject to disciplinary actions.  Please refer to the student handbook for information regarding institutional policy and due process procedures.

3.  Course content may vary to meet the needs of this class.  Students will be notified on any changes throughout the semester

MCC Alert Program: Mesa Community College is committed to the success of all our students.  Numerous campus support services are available throughout your academic journey to assist you in achieving your educational goals.  MCC has adopted an Early Alert Referral System (EARS) as part of a student success initiative to aid students in their educational pursuits.  Faculty and Staff participate by alerting and referring students to campus services for added support.  Students may receive a follow up call from various campus services as a result of being referred to EARS.  Students are encouraged to participate, but these services are optional. 

Early Alert Web Page with Campus Resource Information can be located at:
http://www.mesacc.edu/students/ears or at the “Early Alert” selection at the My MCC link from MCC’s Homepage.

Technical and Instructional Supports

If you need HELP with:	Contact:
Course material, assignments, or software questions for assignments	Your Professor. Use your WebCT email or MCC email (if WebCT is experiencing technical problems). [If that is the case, email me at tabar@mesacc.edu - or call 480-461-7465. Allow 24-72 hours response time] Access login to your WebCT Course: http://www.mesacc.edu/~loaug75281/ (your instructor’s Web site) or go directly to WebCT site:https://webct.mc.maricopa.edu/webct/entryPageIns.dowebct
WebCT Learning System access or navigation, email, portal, etc.	MCC Help Center at (480) 461-7217 or access the MCC Help Center website. Hours of operation and contacts- M-Th 6:30am - 10:30pm, F 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-5pm Closed Sunday
Multi-Use Labs- Access and Assistance	Computer lab hours: 7:00am - 10:20pm Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 8:20pm Friday 7:00am - 4:20pm Saturday Subject to change during the holidays. Only open Monday - Thursday during the summer. For a list of locations please visit: www.mesacc.edu/locations/complabs.html Lab Instructors' schedule posted at: www.mesacc.edu/dept/d07/lab_instructors.html
General assistance with online learning	Go to MCC Online
General MCC Help - Tech Center - Tutoring	Go to Find Help NOW
General college assistance	Go to Cureent Students - (general help, financial aid, admissions, student services, special services, and more...)
Home Internet access or personal computer problems	Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and/or computer manufacturer, or the software's technical support.