COURSE:
COSC 119 Introduction to Web Development
TERM: Spring 2016
INSTRUCTOR:
Dean DeFino
TELEPHONE:
Office (410-543-6145) Home (410-546-5461)
TEXTBOOKS:
OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of the course are as follows:
To learn
the basic XHTML tags used in web design as well as develop web forms,
links,
and graphics. To learn
the basics of JavaScript and how it is used in Web page forms, and
dynamic
pages.
PROCEDURES:
Classroom work will consist of discussion, quizzes demonstration and student
participation. All tests and exams are comprehensive and are to be
taken on the
assigned date, unless special permission is given by the instructor in
cases of
emergency. Makeup exams are given only to those students who have an
absence that
has been approved by the instructor. Projects, lab assignments and
homework are
due at the beginning of the class on the date they are due. No work
will be accepted
late. If you must leave the class early
for a legitimate reason, please inform the instructor before the class
starts. Leaving a class early without
notifying the instructor is the same as an absence.
If an emergency arises that you must leave
the class (even if you return), please inform the instructor at the end
of the
class. Food and drinks are not to be taken into the classroom or labs.
GRADING:
The final grade is based on 100 possible points.
A 90
-100
B 80 -
89
C 70 -
79
D 60 -
69
F 0 - 59
Tests
(mid-term and final) 35%
Quizzes Labs
& Lab Assignments
45%
Web Page
Project 20%
All lab
assignments and projects must be done with XHTML and JavaScript. They must be done without the use of web page software
development tools such as dreamweaver,
composer etc.
Labs are
a vital part of the course and every student is expected to be at every
lab. The lab assignments make up a
significant portion of the course grade.
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance is a vital part of the learning experience and each student
is
expected to be present each time. After three un-excused absences, .5
will be
deducted from the final grade for each un-excused absence.
NEITHER
Cell phones NOR MP3 players (or
other audio/visual equipment) are to be used during class or lab time. (No calls and no text messaging during class)
Web Page Project
Each
student is required to produce a web site consisting of not less than
four web
pages each of which are developed by HTML and Java Script.
No web page development software is to be
used. The Web site can be one for an
existing company, volunteer organization (such as churches, non-profit
organizations etc.) or for a company or organization of your
imagination. Every page must include links
to other pages
of the site and include pictures. In
addition some pages should include links to other sites, forms, tables,
outlines and animations. One page should
include forms that can be filled in by the user as well as menu items
that when
clicked will add information to the site.
More details of the project and
due dates will be given in class.
OFFICE: Devilbiss Hall
room 105
Office
Hours: MWF 9:00 - 9:50 11:00-11:50
Final Exam Lab Portion Tuesday May10
during lab time
Final Exam: Wednesday May 18 1:30 - 4:00 in the class
room