(graphic designed by Jacob Dixon(Fall 2007))

-an advanced course in communication and information technology for students in the liberal arts and humanities

- this course is involves active and independent learning and participation

Course Goals:

The process: Planning, organizing, evaluating

The code: HTML, XHTML, CSS

The tools: Web editors, graphics, uploading

The product: The web page

 

Major Components:

Communication using the Internet and the Web
What is being communicated through the Internet? Who is the target and what are the influences upon our culture? Visual communication, uses of the web, methods of technology use.

Organization of the Web :

Creating web pages, organization, design issues

Codes

HTML is the code behind each web page.  We will learn these codes and how they work to make web pages.  Other codes that will be used are CSS and XHTML.

Creating and evaluating web pages

Adding graphics and special effects. Putting it all together, evaluation(feedback). Copyright and access issues

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This schedule represents the plan for CAS 483. Please note that it is merely a *plan*. Actual dates may change due to snow, illness or other unforeseen problems. Please use this as a guide and keep looking for any changes.

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CLASS SCHEDULE

Course Text

HTML, HTML, and CSS (6th edition)
Elizabeth Castro/Peachpit Press

FAQ for class

Grading

100 percent total possible

    95 - 100 -- A
    91 - 94  -- A-
    87 - 90  -- B+
    82 - 86  -- B
    77 - 81  -- B-
    73 - 76  -- C+
    69 - 72  -- C
    60 - 68  -- D
     0 - 60  -- F

Total points will be determined according to the following structure:

Attendance

Students will be permitted 2 unexcused absences. Other absences will require a written excuse. One point will be deducted from the 5% allocated for attendance for every unexcused absence above the 2 permitted. You are responsible for the lecture material and other discussions in class. If you are absent, ask a classmate.

PSU Statement on Academic Integrity

According to the University Advising Handbook: "Academic integrity is the pursuit of scholarly activity free from fraud and deception, and is the educational objective of this institution. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, fabrication of information or citations, facilitating acts of academic dishonesty by others, unauthorized possession of examinations, submitting work of another person, or work previously used without informing the instructor, or tampering with the academic work of other students. Any violation of academic integrity will be thoroughly investigated, and where warranted, punitive action will be taken." Students should be aware that standards for documentation and intellectual contribution may depend on the course content and method of teaching, and should consult instructors for guidance.