CIS 195 - Web Authoring

Course Description: This four-credit course provides students who have basic computer experience with the concepts and skills necessary to create static web pages using HTML and CSS. Through hands-on practice students will master the concepts, tools and skills needed to construct web pages and to post pages on the internet.

The intention of the course is to enable you to create and maintain static pages that are part of any web site using modern technologies and tools.

• HTML - HyperText Markup Language - for content
• CSS - Cascading Style Sheets - for presentation
• Code Editors - for creating HTML and CSS files (like Notepad++, Visual Studio Code, Sublime, etc...)
• FTP clients - for uploading files to a server (like FileZilla)

• Effectively use: structural elements, anchor tags, relative and absolute links, e-mail links, tables, colors, horizontal rules, image tags, background images, image hyperlinks, forms and form tags, form elements and element groups, custom buttons.
• Explain the development of HTML and demonstrate understanding of web page tags, anatomy, formatting as well as use of logical and physical tags.
• Use cascading style sheet technology (CSS) to configure common page and text properties as well as for positioning of elements on a web page.
• Use an html validator and a CSS validator to ensure the correctness of web pages.
• Use an FTP client to upload and manage files on a web server.
• Discuss concepts, themes and issues orally and in writing.
• Evaluate your own web site implementation work. Evaluate the web site implementation work of other students and provide constructive feedback orally and in writing.
• Respond appropriately to and assimilate feedback provided by other students and your instructor.

Course Structure: Lecture, demonstration, and hands-on lab.

Web Sites: Syllabus media.lanecc.edu/users/hironsa, Moodle classes.lanecc.edu, and CITStudent citstudent.lanecc.edu

Textbooks: There is no required textbook for this class. You will learn from the class lectures, lecture notes, and online tutorials. w3schools.com is an excellent resource.

Materials: Removable Storage Media (USB Flash Drive) and Downloaded lab files

Computer Lab: The hardware and software required for the course is available to all students in the CIT Main Lab in building 19, room 135. You paid a fee when you registered for this course that provides you with unlimited access to CIT lab facilities. There are tutors available in the lab to help you with your lab work. There is a schedule is posted on the large white board inside the lab which lists the tutors and the times they will be available.

Software:If you plan to do lab work somewhere other than in a classroom or in the CIT Main Lab, you will need:

• A code (text) editor to create your web pages. Notepad++ for Windows is a free editor that can be downloaded via the internet. Visual Studio Code and Sublime can be and used on Windows, OS X (Mac) or Linux. Alternatively, you can use TextWrangler on OS X.
• At least two modern browsers to view/test your web pages. The latest versions of Chrome, and Firefox can be downloaded via the internet. Many other browsers like Safari, Opera, and Edge, are also suitable for your use in this class.
• An ftp client to upload your web pages to citstudent.lanecc.edu. FileZilla is a free ftp client that can be downloaded via the internet and used on Windows, OS X, or Linux. Alternatively, you can use CyberDuck on OS X or CoreFTP on Windows.

Grading

Course Guidelines

Exams: No make-up exams will be given without prior arrangements with the instructor.

Labs: All labs must be typed, printed, labeled, and stapled. Labs may be turned in in class, at the CIT main desk, or under my office door. Labs must be on time and mostly correct to receive full credit, -20% for up to one week late, -50% at two weeks, no credit if more than two weeks late. Pick up your graded work. Unclaimed graded work will be penalized 2 points per week.

Labs turned in early earn ~10% "extra credit" points. Early is the the class before the due date (see Moodle). The point structure for labs is to encourage students to keep up with their work. Students who do the lab work regularly tend to do better in the course. The final day to turn in work is the last regularly scheduled class day.

If there are errors when the item is turned in, it will be returned, marked "Redo", and credit will be given after the corrections are made (they must be resubmitted within 1 week, or by the final class session, whichever is sooner).

Retain a backup of all your work until after you've received your final grade. If for any reason there is a difference between what you think you turned in and the points I think you've earned - you will need to show me the paper/file for the grade to be adjusted. I encourage students to check on their grade several times during the term to avoid surprises.

Collaboration: Students may discuss labs with other students; however, the work you turn in for grading must be your own. The consequence of turning in work done by another student can range from zero points on the assignment(s) to a failing grade in the course. Assistance on labs is available from the lab aids, tutors, and the instructor.

Class Attendance: (depends on your crn#) Attendance is an excellent way to keep current, get help, and to understand the emphasis placed on the material for the exams. In case of absence from class, students are responsible for announcements made and material covered.

• In-class sections: attendance is not graded but will be essential for successful completion of the class. Students who miss a class are responsible for obtaining the course content provided in class and mastering it.
• Zoom On-line sections: it is essential that you log into Moodle at the beginning of every week to read the objectives for the week, attend class via Zoom, watch the video lectures, and do the learning activities.
• Asynchronous On-line sections: it is essential that you log into Moodle at the beginning of every week to read the objectives for the week, attend Office Hours via Zoom if you wish, watch the video lectures, and do the learning activities.
• No-Show Drop: LCC has a no-show drop policy. which means that during the first week of the term, to avoid being dropped, a student must either: attend at least one class session OR complete one assignment (for online classes) before the THURSDAY deadline.

Classroom Etiquette: You're all adults. I expect that you will take personal responsibility for your decisions.

Email Protocols: Post all homework/lab questions in Moodle. For confidential questions about things such as grades and absences email me using your LCC email address. Please use a proper subject line - do not leave it blank. For this class please put CIS195 and your name in the subject line.

Administrative Drops: Students are responsible for dropping their own course(s) in time to receive a refund. You may also be administratively dropped in the first week, per LCC's No-Show Drop Policy.

Lateness, missed assignments, etc... It is the student's responsibility to have all the tools necessary to complete the course. This includes books, computer, Internet connection, disks, #2 pencils for tests, etc... "My computer broke," or "I didn't buy the book," are not valid excuses. Students must resolve these issues to successfully participate in the class. There are labs on campus and limited books available should your computer break or your books get stolen. If you stay in constant communication, and let me know immediately when a crisis occurs, I will be far more flexible. I will hold you to the letter of the syllabus if you only contact me after missing many assignments/tests/class sessions.

Accessibility and Accommodations: Center for Accessible Resources (CAR): Lane Community College (LCC) is dedicated to providing inclusive learning environments. The Center for Accessible Resources (CAR) coordinates all academic accommodations for students at LCC. If you anticipate or experience academic barriers due to a disability, to request assistance or accommodations, contact the Center for Accessible Resources 541-463-5150 or accessibleresources@lanecc.edu. Please be aware that any accessible tables and chairs in this room should remain available for authorized students who find that standard classroom seating is not usable.

Course Outline & Tentative Schedule, deadlines and details in Moodle