ICS107 - Web Site Development

3 credit hours
Monday through Thursday
8:15-9:50 am
Instructor: Vanessa Cole
Office:

Na‘auao 131
Hours: Before & after class in classroom
(Additional time available by appointment).
Contact Information: Email: vanessa@hawaii.edu (recommended method of contact)

Course Tasks & Grading

A total of 600 points are possible broken down as follows:

AREA POINTS Percentage 
of Total 
Participation 30 5%
In class Exercises 90 15%
Library Books (3) 30 5%
Topic Report 60 10%
Web Site Project 210 35%
Midterm Exam
60
10%
Final Exam 120 20%
GRAND TOTAL 600

Exams will be based on class lectures, readings from texts, handouts, and skills learned in class. The final exam will be comprehensive.

Grades for the course will be as follows:

A 90-100% of possible points
B 80-89% of possible points
C 70-79% of possible points
D 60-69% of possible points
F 0-59% of possible points

Points are deducted for late assignments (10% per week). No projects or other work will be accepted after the last day of instruction. No incompletes will be given.

Learning Resources and Materials

REQUIRED TEXTS:  No printed text is required. Students will be required to access online articles, web
sites, and other electronic information.

Course Web site: http://vanessa.wcc.hawaii.edu

Optional Materials: Flash/Thumb drive to back up files

Additional Information

Assignments: All assignments will be posted online. Students are responsible to check the class web site frequently for class changes, information, and assignments. Assignments should be turned in via email and will be graded via email. No print outs or disks will be accepted.

Email: Information regarding the class may be sent to your UH email address, check your email periodically. Email is also the preferred method of contacting the teacher, who responds to checks several times a day and responds as soon as possible.

Attendance: On average, students who regularly attend class score better than students who are frequently absent. Attending means physically and mentally in class.  If you miss any classes, get notes online or from a fellow student.  Attendance is not graded.

Ask Questions: Students are often more successive if they ASK QUESTIONS! If you don't understand a term used - ASK! If you are uncertain of your answers on a project - ASK! If you need extra help - ASK! If you are uncomfortable asking questions in public, email your questions. The teacher is always more than willing to give help, but does not know if you need help unless you ask.

Classroom Common Courtesy:  Be courteous to your fellow students.  Please turn cellar phones, beepers and other devices to silent ring or turn them off.  Please avoid conversations and comments with those around you while other people are talking to the class. Please refrain from using the computer to play games, surf the internet, chat, email, or other non-class work during class time since this may disturb other students.

 

Course Information

Catalog Description

This course presents concepts for creating web sites from design through publishing. Hands-on activities will include working with graphics and other multimedia elements, and developing professional web sites. Web pages will be designed for marketing, providing news, showing information, and sharing opinions. A variety of Internet resources will be demonstrated and subsequently explored by students. Design, usability, accessibility, web markup language, and integrating other elements will be emphasized.
PREREQUISITE: Basic computing skills

Intended Student Learning Outcomes

The student learning outcomes for the course are:

  • Demonstrate the Web development cycle of defining, planning, building, testing, publishing, and
    maintenance.
  • Recognize the differences between browsers, monitor size and resolutions, and other aspects which
    affect web site design.
  • Evaluate and utilize Web development software tools.
  • Create an effective web site incorporating usability and ADA accessibility standards and utilizing
    appropriate multimedia elements.
  • Describe ethical issues involved in the development and use of web sites.

DISABILITIES ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

If you have a physical, sensory, health, cognitive, or mental health disability that could limit your ability to fully participate in this class, you are encouraged to contact the Disability Specialist Counselor to discuss reasonable accommodations that will help you succeed in this class.  Ann Lemke can be reached at 235-7448, lemke@hawaii.edu, or you may stop by Hale ‘Akoakoa 213 for more information.

Windward Community College Mission Statement

Windward Community College is committed to excellence in the liberal arts and career development; we support and challenge individuals to develop skills,fulfil their potential, enrich their lives, and become contributing, culturally aware member of our community.

Effective Date: Spring 2008