4/26/2024 3:21:10 AM	CIS 84.42A Course Outline as of Spring 1995	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  CIS 84.42A	Title:  WEB PAGES
Full Title:  Designing Internet Web Pages
Last Reviewed:12/7/2009

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	1.50	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		8 max.	Lecture Scheduled	16.00
Minimum	1.50	Lab Scheduled	0		1 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	3.50			Contact DHR	28.00
		Contact Total	5.50			Contact Total	44.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  32.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 76.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  04 - Different Topics
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Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

A beginning hands-on introduction to using a Hypertext Mark-up Language (HTML) to design Web pages which will be displayed on the World Wide Web. The students will learn the rudiments of how HTML works.  They will link to other HTML documents, incorporate graphics, sound, and animation, and the process of converting existing documents to HTML.  Principles of color, line and design as they apply to screen presentations will be included.  (CR/NC option)  (Repeat Code 4)

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of CS 101B ( or CIS 101B) OR Course Completion of CS 105B ( or CIS 105B or CIS 81.5B or BDP 81.5B) OR Course Completion of CS 5 ( or CIS 5 or BDP 5 or BDP 51) OR Course Completion of CIS 81.1 ( or BDP 81.1)

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

A beginning hands-on introduction to using a Hypertext Mark-up Language (HTML) to design Web pages which will be displayed on the World Wide Web. The students will learn the rudiments of how HTML works.  They will link to other HTML documents, incorporate graphics, sound, & animation, & the process of converting existing documents to HTML.  Principles of color, line & design as they apply to screen presentations will be included.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of CS 101B ( or CIS 101B) OR Course Completion of CS 105B ( or CIS 105B or CIS 81.5B or BDP 81.5B) OR Course Completion of CS 5 ( or CIS 5 or BDP 5 or BDP 51) OR Course Completion of CIS 81.1 ( or BDP 81.1)
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:04 - Different Topics

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 1995	Inactive:	Fall 2015
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

The student will:

1.  List and describe the software and hardware requirements of setting up

   a WWW browser in your home.

2.  Identify 5 existing HTML screens which they feel are attractive

   examples of screen design.

3.  Create an HTML project that includes the following items:

       Links within the document

       Links to other documents

       In-line graphics

       External graphics

       Fill out form

       Sound

       Animation

4.  Understand the capabilities and limitations of HTML.

5.  Convert an existing document to HTML.

6.  Be able to electronically access 3 WWW sites which have support

   material for HTML.

7.  Given a list of 20 HTML markup tags define them with 80% accuracy.

8.  Identify three sources of information/assistance for creating web

   pages.

9.  Be able to list and describe 10 principles of color, line and design

   as they apply to scren presentaitons.  Given 3 examples of Web pages

   they will analyze these screens using the criteria they have

   generated.

Topics and Scope

Software Requirements

 Internet Providers

   Nermal

   CRL

   Netcom

   Sonic

   IGC

 Browsers

   Netscape

   Mosaic

   Air Mosaic

 IP Interface

   TCPIP

   Trumpet Winsock

 HTML Editor

 Additional Support Software

   JVIEW

   MView

   Sound Machine

   WHAM

   Quiktime

 TIA, PPP, or SLIP connection

BASIC MARKUP TAGS

 Linking to Other Documents

   Relative Links vs. Absolute Paths Names

   Uniform Resource Locator

   Links to Specific Sections Within the Current Document

   Links to Specific Sections in Other Documents

 Creating Lists

   Numbered Lists

   Definition Lists

   Nested Lists

 Character Formatting

   Physical vs. Logical Styles

   Using Character Tags

   Special Characters

 Preformatted Text

 Document Conversions

   Word to HTML

   Pagemaker to HTML

   WordPerfect to HTML

   Postscript to HTML

 Graphics

   Inline Images

   Graphics Conversion

   Transparent GIFS

   Alternate Text for Browsers that Can't Display Images

 HTML Extras

   External Images, Sound, and Animation

   Screen Flashes Use and Misuse

   Fill-out Forms

     Preset Magic Button

     Form Interface Guidelines

   Clickable Images

   Tracking Screen Usage

   Trouble Shooting

   Internet System Administraion

     Summary and Promotion For Course We Hope To Offer

ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE SCREEN DESIGN

 Graphical Interface vs. Text Based

   Principles of Designing With Fonts

   Using Symbols and Graphics to Replace Text

 Screen Design Principles

   Color Theory

   Effective Use of Line

   Special Effects Use vs. Abuse

Assignments:

1.  Create web pages and modify web pages.

2.  Research web sights for attractive design.

3.  Research web sites for support information on HTML.

4.  Read and answer questions from the on-line primer.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 60 - 80%
WRITING HTML SCRIPTS, CONVERTING EXISTING DOCUMENT
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 20 - 40%
PERFORMANCE EXAM(S)
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 0%
None

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

HTML Primer - available on-line.

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