ITN140 - Web Development Tools
Course Syllabus

Course Description:

This course introduces web development tools and design concepts for web site creation. It utilizes learning objects developed by NETg. Their unique Skill Builder instruction uses text, questioning, practice, quizzes and multiple study paths to create a learning environment that enhances comprehension. Pre-assessment testing in the beginning of each unit allows each student to generate a personalized study path based on the knowledge and skills demonstrated. Mastery Modules at the end of each unit allow students to verify comprehension of key skills and guides students back to any content that warrants further study. Topics include the crreation of web sites and applets using web development software. Upon completion, students should be able to create entire web sites and supporting applets. Class prepares students for MS FrontPage 2000 Developer (BrainBench Professional Certification) and combines with CSC160 (Intro to Internet Programming) in preparation for Certified Internet Webmaster - Designer certification exam. (1D0-320 CIW Site Designer)

Course Objectives:

At the conclusion of the class, the student will be able to:

Proficient - Unit 1 Identify the features of the Internet. Identify the characteristics of a Web. Identify the purpose of the Web server. Identify the features of FrontPage 2000. Identify the FrontPage 2000 interface elements. Customize the FrontPage 2000 interface using the View menu. Obtain help from the Answer Wizard. Identify the uses of FrontPage Server Extensions. Identify the basics of Web site design. Identify how Web content is structured. Identify effective navigation techniques.	Proficient - Unit 2 Create a Web page using a template. Create a one-page Web. Save a Web page. Format text on a Web page. Create bulleted and numbered lists on a Web page. Add marquee text to a Web page. Add animated text to a Web page. Add an image to a Web page. Add alternative text to an image. Modify an image. Identify the steps to change image properties. Add a hyperlink to a Web page. Create an image hotspot. Insert a table into a Web page. Modify rows and columns in a table. Modify table cells.	Proficient - Unit 3 Create a Web using a template. Open an existing FrontPage 2000 Web. Add a new page to a Web. Apply a theme to Web. Modify an existing theme. Add a page transition to a Web page. Add a hit counter to a Web page.
Proficient - Unit 4 Organize a Web in Folders View. Organize a Web in Navigation View. Rename FrontPage 2000 documents. Verify hyperlinks. Check the spelling in a Web. Find and replace text in a Web. View Web details in Reports view. Update Web pages according to category. Add and assign a new task. Mark a task as completed. Identify ways of sorting tasks in Tasks view.	Expert - Unit 1 Import an existing file and folder. Import an existing Web from a file and a URL. Modify HTML tags and verify results using Reveal Tags. Insert HTML tags into a page in HTML view. Add pages to a Web in Navigation view. Set shared borders for a Web page or Web. Edit content in a shared border for a Web page or Web. Add a navigation bar to a Web page. Add a page banner to a Web page. Modify the attributes of a Web-wide theme. Create a custom theme. Apply a theme to a single Web page.	Expert - Unit 2 Target a Web for specific browsers. Guidelines for minimizing download time. Add a background image to a Web page. Add a background sound to a Web page. Position text and images absolutely on a Web page. Align text or an image within a table cell. Add a background color or image for an entire table or cell. Insert a table into a table. Create a custom formatting style for text and hyperlinks. Add a hover button to a Web page. Add a banner ad to a Web page. Insert Office Web components into a Web page. Modify FrontPage 2000 component properties. Identify the uses of frames. Create a frames page from a template. Target content to a frame. Modify the properties of an existing frame.
Expert - Unit 3 Add a search form to a Web Page. Create a custom form for user input. Add a one-line text box and a scrolling text box to a form. Add a check box to a form. Add a group of radio buttons to a form. Add a drop-down menu to a form. Send data from a form to a file or an e-mail address. Send form data to an Access database. Incorporate database queries using the Database Results Wizard. Set permissions to a FrontPage 2000 Web or sub-web. Implement built-in source control. Publish a FrontPage 2000 Web. Identify the features of Microsoft Personal Web Server 4.0. Set FrontPage 2000 server permissions.	Expert Unit 4 Use cell tips. Use share lists. Track changes. Resolve conflicts. Show history of changes. Merge workbooks.

Required Text:

The Complete Reference - Front Page 2000 by Martin S. Matthews and Erik B. Poulsen; Published by Osbourne, McGraw Hill; ISBN 0-07-211939-X

Computer Requirements:

Students must have access to the following computer equipment:

1. Independent Internet access
2. Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator (version 4.0 or better)
3. E-mail account
4. 50 MB free hard drive space (returned at completion of class)
5. Microsoft FrontPage 2000
6. Microsoft Image Composer 1.5

Policies and Procedures:

1. This class is taught on-line with assignments and projects submitted via e-mail or FTP upload. Instructor comments and acceptability and grade of each assignment will also be transmitted to the student via e-mail.
2. All E-mail sent to your instructor regarding this class should have a subject that adapts to the following scheme:
   Your Name Subject of E-mail ITN140
   Note the space in front of the ITN140
3. A class discussion board and ListServ will be maintained by the instructor and students will submit to it as required by the class syllabus
4. Assignments should be completed in order and submitted by the due date. Late submission without prior approval will result in point deductions.
5. The instructor will be available on-line for interactive instruction and question and answer sessions. Times for these sessions will be set after final registration. The applicable URL and instructions for using it will be supplied at the orientation meeting.
6. Plagiarism involves the use of someone else's words, works, writings, thoughts, and ideas without giving credit to the author. It is understood that material submitted for evaluation in the class will be that of the student's work and will be original work. The student will not receive credit for the work that is not his/her own.
7. If you have a disability that may affect your academic performance and are seeking accommodations, it is your responsibility to inform the Disability Services Office, located in Student Development in the Patterson Building, as soon as possible. (Contact Russ Sharples at sharplrh@stanly.cc.nc.us or 704-991-0238). It is important to request accommodations early enough to give the Disability Services Office adequate time to consider your request and recommend reasonable accommodations. Instructors will provide necessary accommodations based on the recommendations of the ADA services Office.

Grading and Evaluation Criteria:

Assignments, quizzes, exams, projects and discussion questions have been assigned individual point values as discussed below in the "Tentative Schedule". There are a total of 500 points available. Grades are assigned on the basis of points earned by the student as follows:

Points earned	Grade
465-500	A
425-464	B
385-424	C
350-384	D
0 - 349	F

Tentative Schedule:

Unit	Assignment	Points	Due Date
Orientation and P1 - Introduction and Overview	a. Orientation Quiz b. NET-g Mastery Module c. P1 Quiz d Vision Statement and Navigational Plan	5 10 25 10	Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 3
P2 - Creating Web Pages with FrontPage 2000	a. NET-g Mastery Module b. P2 Quiz c. Practice - 3 pages	10 20 20	Week 4 Week 4 Week 4
P3 - Creating Webs	a. NET-g Mastery Module b. Practice	10 15	Week 5 Week 6
Midterm Project		100	Week 8
P4 - Maintaining Webs	NET-g Mastery Module	10	Week 9
E1 - Importing and Modifying an Existing Web	NET-g Mastery Module Practice	10 10	Week 10 Week 10
E2 - Customizing a Front Page Web	NET-g Mastery Module E2 Quiz Practice	10 10 10	Week 11 Week 11 Week 11
E3 - Client - Server Interaction	NET-g Mastery Module Practice	10 15	Week 12 Week 13
Other Development Tools	Quiz	15	Week 14
Final Project		100	Week 16
Discretionary points		75

Mastery Module scores are the highest score achieved on the Pre-assessment or Mastery Assessment testing achieved by the student.

Points recorded for unit tests will be a percentage of 10 (10 points maximum for each test)..

Due dates are last acceptable date to submit the assignment. Early submissions are welcome.

Quizzes are found throughout the Virtual Classroom. Discussion topics, mini-projects, etc. will be posted by your instructor.