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Syllabus - CS 50.11A - Section 6968
Course Description
An 8 week class which introduces students to the World Wide Web (WWW)
and the creation of Web pages. This hands on course will cover the
basics of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). Guidelines for organizing
information and principles of color, line and design as they relate to
screen presentations will also be included. Students will create a WWW
project which includes text, graphics, links, lists, tables, and backgrounds.
HTML Editors and conversion programs will be demonstrated.
I use the on screen display extensively so please make sure you can see it properly.
Official Course Outline
Recommended Text
 "Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML" by Freeman and Freeman, published by O'Reilly
ISBN: 0-596-10197-X
Optional CD: Classroom students should learn all they need to know by following the classroom lectures.
If you find you are struggling with the material there is a CD that contains videos demonstrating many
of the techniques you must master and written step by step written instructions. The name of the CD is
Creating Web Pages - HTML 1, and is self-published by Linda Hemenway.
It can be purchased at the campus bookstores where you will need to ask for the CD at the counter since,
it won't be displayed on the shelf.
The CD can also be ordered online from CCNOW at:
http://www.ccnow.com/cgi-local/cart.cgi?videogeeks_01M_continue-page
Aside from the text, the only things you'll need for the class is access to a computer (MAC or PC) and a text editor such as notpad or simple text.
Homework & Grading Policy
There is a credit/no credit grading option available for this course.
Unless you require a letter grade for some reason, this is strongly
suggested. Students taking the course credit/no credit shall receive
credit if their letter grade would be a score of "C" or better as
outlined below.
These are the percentages for grades:
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
0-59 F
Course work will be weighed as follows to determine your final grade:
2 Quizes 20%
Final Project 80%
If you cannot attend class on the day of the quiz, you must make prior arrangements with me for a makeup. I will not accept any late final presentations/projects.
Schedule
The following schedule provides a rough guide for the topics we will cover this semester.
Things may be adjusted depending on how our discussions in class progress.
If you are using a different text book from the one that has been recommended, just follow
along with the listed subject as best you can.
| Week |
Topic |
Reading |
| 1 |
Introduction - The Big Picture |
None |
| 2 |
HTML Shell, Home Page, Color |
Chapter1, Chapter 4a |
| 3 |
Links |
Chapter 4b |
| 4 |
Quiz, More HTML Structures |
Chapters 3,6,7 |
| 5 |
Images |
Chapter 5 |
| 6 |
CSS Introduction |
Chapter 8 |
| 7 |
CSS Continued |
Chapter 9 |
| 8 |
Quiz, Final Presentations |
None |
Important Dates
| SPRING SEMESTER 2010 |
| October 26, 2009 (tentative) |
Web site information available (www.santarosa.edu) |
| November 30, 2009 |
Priority Web Registration for continuing students begins |
| December 14, 2009 |
Open Web Registration for ALL students begins |
| January 4 |
In-Person Registration begins |
| January 11 |
CLASSES BEGIN |
| January 17 |
Last day to register/add without instructor’s signature
or add code |
| January 18 |
Martin Luther King Holiday |
| January 24 |
Last day to drop semester length class and be eligible for
a refund |
| January 31 |
Last day to register/add with instructor’s signature
or add code |
| February 1 |
First Census Day |
| February 7 |
Last day to drop a class without “W” symbol |
| February 12 |
Lincoln’s Day Holiday |
| February 13, 14 |
Saturday and Sunday classes will meet |
| February 15 |
Washington’s Day Holiday |
| February 16 |
Professional Development Activity Institutional Day Mandatory
Day (no classes) |
| February 21 |
Last day to opt for CR/NC |
| March 15 - 20 |
Spring Break |
| March 19 |
Professional Development Activity Flex Day (no
classes) |
| March 22 |
Midterm Reports issued to students |
| March 22 |
Second eight-week classes begin |
| March 26 |
Last day to petition to graduate, May 2010 |
| April 5 |
Last day to reinstate |
| April 25 |
Last day to drop a class with “W” symbol |
| May 17-21 |
Final
Examinations |
| May 22 |
Commencement Exercises |
| June 7 |
Grades available to students on Web |
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