CS205, Web Page Programming and Design

Spring Term, 2008 (3 credits)

Section 1, Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:00-4:15 p.m.

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INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Cynthia J. Martincic OFFICE HOURS: Mon.&Wed. 10am-noon

OFFICE: 202 Physics Building Tues. & Thurs. 10-11am

PHONE: 724-805-2418 or x2418 And by appointment.

EMAIL: cynthia.martincic@email.stvincent.edu or “drop in” _____________________________________________________________________________

PREREQUISITES: CS110

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is intended for both CIS and non-CIS majors. Topics include web-based programming (such as JavaScript, VBScript for Active Server Pages, XML, Python), basic aspects of good web-page design, and other ways to add functionality to webpages.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND ASSESSMENT:

Upon completion of this course the student should:

• Be able to apply the principles of good website design.
• Be familiar with basic xHTML.
• Be familiar with the capabilities of a number of programming technologies that are available for website interactivity and the issues surrounding each. In particular, this offering of CS205 will include xhtml, XML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and other web techniques and technologies.

These objectives will be assessed mainly through the use of assignments, quizzes, and three exams.

TEXT: Internet and World Wide Web: How to Program. 4 th Ed. P.J. Deitel and H. M. Deitel. Pearson/Prentice Hall Pub. ISBN 0-13-175242-1.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Web Page Topics – Introductions and Tutorials at http://cis2.stvincent.edu/martincc/introwpd/preface.htm. Additional readings will be assigned and will be available from the instructor, online or in the library.

GRADING:

Assignments, Projects and In-class Quizzes will count for 50% of your grade. The three exams count for the other 50%. The final grading scale may be curved at the discretion of the instructor, but in order to monitor your progress during the term, you should assume the SVC grading scale as printed in the College Bulletin. Curved grades will result in a higher letter grade than that achieved solely by the percentages above. For example, an earned ‘B’ may become a ‘B+’. The curve depends upon the performance of the class as a whole as well as individual class participation and effort. The instructor reserves the right to increase a student’s final grade by up to 5 points in cases in which the student demonstrated efforts beyond the norm.

(Total assignment points)/(Total possible assignment points) * 0.5 +

(Total exam points)/(Total possible exam points) * 0.5 = final grade

NOTE: If a student does not attain a passing average in the exam category, that student will receive a failing grade for the course.

EXAMS:

There will be three exams, which, in total, will account for fifty percent of the final grade. Exams may cover any topics discussed in class, in the text, in any additional readings and in the assignments. Exams must be taken when scheduled. No books, notes, electronic devices or other assistance (including other people) are to be used during exams. Cell phones and pagers must be turned off during exams. Once an exam has begun, you are not permitted to leave the room until you hand in the exam. If a student is suspected of cheating on an exam, the student will receive an ‘F’ for the exam and will be reported to the Academic Affairs Office. A second offense will result in failure of the course.