SYLLABUS
CIS177 Markup
Languages – Fall 2003
Instructor:
Kathy Marrs
Phone: ### ###-#### (please use
email when possible)
E-mail: kmarrs@beyondmarrs.com
(I typically respond to emails the same
day and no later than 24 hours upon receipt)
Website: http://technology.beyondmarrs.com/markupcourse/
Course
Description
This
course covers HTML and Dynamic HTML techniques and skills, and introduces
XML. Students will be using a case-oriented, problem-solving approach
to creating web pages using these web development markup languages.
Prerequisite:
CIS 171, Introduction to the Internet.
Text/Materials
Text: Carey,
Patrick Creating Web Pages with HTML and XML, Course Technology, 2003.
Software:
Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0
or higher and Windows 95 or higher. A text editor, such as Windows
Notepad.
Other: Backup
disks
Teaching
Methods
Lectures:
Important material from the text and outside sources will be covered
in class. Students should plan to take careful notes as not all material
can be found in the texts or readings. Discussion is encouraged as
is student-procured outside material relevant to topics being covered.
Assignments: Each
class period you will be asked to read specific sections of the text
and to complete hands-on practice exercises. The assignments reinforce
the material presented in the text and in class. These assignments
may require the application of various software packages.
Quizzes:
Two online tests will be given. The exams will test assigned readings
and material discussed in class. The instructor will provide a brief
review of the material just prior to each quiz. The final quiz will
not be comprehensive. However, the instructor reserves the right to
retest on material that was not appropriately comprehended.
Class Web Site:
The syllabus, class notes, instructional material, student assignments
and grades will be posted on a class website at http://gallery.beyondmarrs.com/webs/cis177. You
will be provided with instructions on how to access the course materials
the first class session and the grades databases during the second
week of class.
Textbook Supplemental
Web Site: Students are also encouraged to go to the website
http://www.course.com/
in order to obtain file downloads and view other items of interest
throughout the semester.
Grading
| Letter grades are based
on a standard % scale |
| A |
90-100 |
D
|
60-69 |
| B |
80-89 |
E
|
< 60 |
| C |
70-79 |
W |
Withdraw |
| Points are assigned as
follows: |
| 10 assignments
@ 5 |
50 |
| Project |
15 |
| Project presentation |
5 |
| Midterm |
15 |
| Final |
15 |
| Total |
100 |
Course
Policies
Attendance:
Excessive
absences may affect your grade. You are responsible for obtaining
missed material days when absent. Missed or late assignments
and quizzes can only be made up with prior approval.
Assignments: All assignments
are due at the end of class on the date due.
Academic
Dishonesty: Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and may
be punished by failure on quizzes or assignments; failure in the course;
and or expulsion from the College. NOTE: All information on the Internet
is considered copyrighted material unless it specifically states otherwise
(public domain). This includes text, graphics, photos, designs, logos,
etc. Please consult the instructor if you are in doubt about acceptable
uses of anything you retrieve from the Internet.
Need
for Assistance: If you have any condition, such as a physical
or learning disability, which will make it difficult for you to carry
out the work as I have outlined it, or which will require academic
accommodations, please notify me as soon as possible. You also may
be eligible for additional academic support services. For information,
contact the Learning Assistance Lab at 734-242-7300 ext. 4167.
Posting
of Grades: Final grades will be posted on the course Web.
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