Syllabus for COSC 2390 Systems Analysis

TEXAS COLLEGE

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Syllabus for COMP 2310 Internet Programming

Fall 2009

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Course Description: This course provides the student with a basic introduction and understanding to creating Web pages with HTML, and Front Page 2003. Topics include creating and editin= g a Web page, creating a Web site with links and creating tables in a Web site. Web design criteria wil= l be discussed and inserting clip art and creating image hot spots will also be covered.

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Prerequisite= : &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = None

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Instructor:<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:2'> &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Larry Manning

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Telephone: &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; TC extension 2328

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E-mail: &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; lmanning@texascollege.edu

dr.larrymanning@yahoo.com

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Office: &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Glass 217

Office Hours: &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; In class or by appointment. For = Fall 2009 I will be available in my office MWF 9-11. More importantly, I read my email several times a day and will respond to you within 24 hours

Requi= red Text(s):

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; HTML Introductory Concepts and Techniques 4 Ed., Shelly, Cashman and Woods, Course Technology, 2006

= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = ISBN 13: 978-1-4188-5935-0
ISBN 10: 1-4188-5935-4

= <= u>Front Page 2003 Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Shelly, Cashman and Mick, Course Technology, 2007

&nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = ISBN 13: 978-1-4188-5944-2
ISBN 10: 1-4188-5944-3=

Required Software: Notepad, Front Page 2003=

Required Hardware: = USB drive

Learning Objectives:

1.&n= bsp; Under= stand and be able to explain the basic concepts of web page / site design using t= wo primary tools.

2.&n= bsp; Learn= and understand the concepts of web structure.

3.&n= bsp; Learn= and apply concrete design practices to web pages and site.

4.&n= bsp; Exerc= ise creativity and initiative by means of completion of an individual project.<= o:p>

5.&n= bsp; Prope= rly use presentation techniques and equipment in presenting projects.

Course Skills:

1.&n= bsp; Rea= ding: Students must read the required texts and internet sites.=

2.&n= bsp; Written Communications: Students must create text and layout and convey ideas in an imaginative way.

3.&n= bsp; Oral Communications: Students will make oral presentations of their web site.<= /span>

4.&n= bsp; Critical and Creative Thinking: Students will design and create a Web site of their own design.=

5. = Personal Qualities: Students will effectively and efficiently manage their time to produ= ce quality projects utilizing software skills learned to meet assigned milesto= nes and deadlines.

6.&n= bsp; Resource Allocation and Management: Students must effectively use advanced research techniques and audio/visual presentation equipment to accomplish the project.

7.&n= bsp; Information Acquisition and Management:<= /b> Students research project data and present information created by processing data in appropriate, integrated application software.=

8.&n= bsp;             Interpersonal Skills:   Persuasively present and explain projects to class.

9.&n= bsp;             Technology Utilization:   Students use current computer hardware, advanced application softwar= e, and group audio/visual presentation equipment.

Method Of Instruction: Lecture on principles of web site design and web page/site building tools. Lab= on practicing web tools and design principles and concepts, completion of lab = assignments, creation of personal web sites

Grading

1.      =             &nb= sp; Three major tests             &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;     60%=

2.      =             &nb= sp; Homework assignments            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;    15%=

3.      =             &nb= sp; Individual Project/Final             =             &nb= sp;            =    25%=

Consists of design 30%, construction 50%, presentation 20%

Note:= Failure to complete course work does not result in a grade assignmen= t of I for incomplete. Incomplete = is given only under rare emergency situations, which prevent a student from attending classes for an extended period of time, and only after proper documentation is on file.

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·  &n= bsp;       Students are expected to attend classes, buy the textbook and to read the sections in the text prior to classroom discussion.

·  &n= bsp;       Class participation is required.

·      =     Students are responsible for obtaining missed class work and assignments.

·      =     Students are a= lso responsible for monitoring their progress and learning. You must ask questions and get clarification, direction and guidance to any assignment, procedure or policy for which you find you are confused.

This course is very full of material and knowledge. You as a student are responsible f= or a great deal of your learning as the course is designed to be learner centered constructive learning. This requires significant effort on your part both individually as well as in a collaborative manner while in class interacting with your classmates.<= /o:p>

ADA Policy

·= ;      =     Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, in administration of its educational policies, admissions and recruiting policies, scholarship and loan policies, and athl= etic and other school-administration programs.

·= ;      =     Section 504 Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Statement

Texas College provides educational services to all students by ensuring that all programs= and activities are in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of = 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Students who need special assistance should provide documentation of the disability to the Of= fice of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

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EXPECTED CLASSROOM ETIQU= ETTE FOR TEXAS COLLEGE STUDENTS

1.      = Texas College is committed to promoting a level of classroom etiquette conducive to maximum teaching and learning. Within this context, the following etiquette is expected:

2.      = Attend class each time the class meets.

3.      = Be on time and remain for the entire period.&nbs= p; You are inconsiderate of your classmates if you arrive late or leave early.

4.      = Refra= in from talking while the instructor is lecturing. Idle chattering and giggling are disruptive to the class and disrespectful to your instructor and classmates= .

5.      = Witho= ut prior approval of your instructor, do not use cell phones, beepers, walkmans with headphones or any electronic device in class.

6.      = Be attentive and participate in class.

7.      = Smoke only in approved areas.

8.&n= bsp;       A missed exam will re= sult in a zero for that portion of the course.&= nbsp; No make-up exams will be given. Students who must miss an exam as a result of representing the colle= ge in an event must present signed, written evidenc= e from appropriate authority prior to examination day and will take an early exam. The Vice President for Student Affairs must validate excused absences.

9.      = Stude= nts are responsible for obtaining missed class work and assignments.=

10.     Students do not leave the classroom for any rea= son once the exam has begun.

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Withdrawal Policy: Withdrawal from a cou= rse is the student’s responsibility. Refer to Texas College Academic Policies and Procedures for addition= al information on the withdrawal policy of the college. The last day to withdraw with an automatic “W” is Tuesday November 17^th.

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