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CIS 2833 WEB DESIGN
Course Syllabus

Instructor: Sherry Bishop
Office: B203
Voice: 870-391-3315
E-Mail: sbishop@northark.edu
Web: http://www.northark.edu/users/sbishop/index.htm
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Course Description
This course provides an introduction to Web design using Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 software. It is taught using a Windows operating system with Microsoft Internet Explorer as the default browser.

Prerequisite
CIS 1103

Rationale
The growth of the Internet over the last decade has been phenomenal. The number of web pages is growing at an extremely rapid rate. The ability to create pages that can be published over the internet is a valuable skill in the job market today.

Audience
This course is a requirement for the Administrative Support, Applied Programming, and Graphic/Web Design Emphases in the Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology degree.

Next Course in Sequence
Fundamentals of 2D Animation

Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:

Method of Instruction
The textbook material will be presented by lecture and demonstration followed by classroom discussion. Lab assignments will be assigned for each unit for the student to complete during lab hours and outside of class.

Course Content
Designing pages
Getting Started with Dreamweaver
Developing a Web Page
Working with Text and Graphics
Working with Links
Working with Tables
Collecting Data with Forms
Using Cascading Style Sheets
Positioning Objects with Layers
Adding Media Objects
Creating and Using Templates
Working with Library Items and Snippets
Managing and Publishing a Web Site

Course Evaluation
Students will be evaluated in this course and given grades: A, B, C, D, F, or other “grade symbols” as explained in the current college catalog.

Points will be earned from tests, homework, classroom assignments, and special projects. Assignments turned in late will not be accepted. Due dates will be posted on the class schedule web page for all assignments. You are responsible for checking all due dates.

Approximate points earned during this course are as follows:

Attendance 50 points
Assignments 200 points
Tests (4 @ 100 points) 400 points
Portfolio 50 points
Final Project 50 points
Final Exam 100 points
TOTAL 825 points

Grading Scale

100 - 90 A
89 - 80 B
79 - 70 C
69 - 60 D
Below 60 F

Attendance
Students are expected to attend all class meetings and officially withdraw from courses they are no longer attending. However, if students fail to withdraw, their instructors will not allow them to remain on class rolls when it becomes clear that excessive absences prevent the student's successful completion of the course. Once an instructor has determined that a student has missed too many classes to pass the course, the instructor will officially withdraw the student rather than allowing the student to remain on the class roll and receive an "F" at the end of the semester.

As a general rule, missing more than 15% of scheduled class meetings (six class hours in a traditional three credit lecture course, proportionately more in classes with laboratory, studio, or clinical components) constitutes excessive absence.

Please read the attendance policy found in the current college catalog, Page 50, and the student handbook. Students should make an effort to be seated and ready for class at the appointed hour. Tardiness disrupts the class and is distracting to both the instructor and other students.

Students are expected to "make up" any work he or she misses because of absences BEFORE the next scheduled class.  This is YOUR responsibility.  Late assignments will not be accepted for credit.    If you must miss class and know prior to the absence, you may turn work in early.

Quizzes cannot be made up.  Exams can only be made up for unavoidable circumstances.  If you must miss an exam, you should make arrangements with the instructor to take the test early.  These arrangements must be made in a reasonable amount of time prior to test day.  In the event of unavoidable circumstances which might cause you to miss an exam, you must contact the instructor immediately to make arrangements—this MUST be done before the next class meeting after a test.  Exams not taken before the next class meeting will result in a score of zero.

All early and make-up exams will be taken in the Testing Center (Learning Assistance Center).  Please be aware of the Center’s guidelines and operating hours located on Page 40 of the College Catalog and on Northark’s website.  Testing Center Director:  Ms. Polly Jenkins, 870-391-3334, pjenkins@northark.edu

Challenge Exam
This course may be challenged and credit received by successfully passing a comprehensive examination.  Students desiring to receive credit through the challenge exam process must be enrolled in the course and complete the examination no later than the first week of class.  Students have the option to receive credit for the class with the grade earned on the challenge exam or to remain in the class.  See your instructor to challenge this course.  For additional information, see the college catalog, Pages 51-52.

Academic Integrity
North Arkansas College is committed to academic achievement supported by a strict but fair policy to protect academic integrity. This policy regards academic fraud and dishonesty as disciplinary offenses requiring disciplinary actions. Any student who engages in such offenses will be subject to one or more courses of actions as determined by the instructor, and in some cases other college personnel. For additional information, refer to the college catalog, pages 57-58.

Computer Lab Etiquette and Safety
Food and drinks are absolutely not allowed in the computer lab or classroom. Cell phones are also prohibited in classrooms. Please turn cell phones off or to vibrated during class time. Text messaging is prohibited in the classroom. Please read the Student Conduct section of the College Catalog, pages 59-60.

Student Resources
Computer labs are available for you to use to complete class work. The labs in the JPH building are open for student use when classes are not in session; schedules are posted outside each lab. The open computer lab, located in the library, is open daily (check in the lab for times). The Digital Media Lab in the library is an excellent place to work. See library information in the College Catalaog on pages 41-42. You may also use your own computer to complete work if you have the correct software.

For additional information and resources, see the Northark College Catalog. You may obtain a catalog from Student Services.

Academic calendars, pages 3-7
Important phone numbers, pages 218-219
Withdrawal information, page 61
Certification Center information, pages 31-32

Resources Needed for Course
Textbook: Macromedia Dreamweaver CS3 Revealed, by Sherry Bishop.

USB storage device: You also have the option of saving your files in a network folder; however, this folder will not be accessible off campus.

Data Files: The data files for your textbook are available on our campus network at the following location: data files on artemis\Dreamweaver CS3. The files are also located in the back of your book.

ADA Statement
North Arkansas College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Students with disabilities who need special accommodations should make their requests in the following way: