Transcript Introduction to Course

Introduction to Course
MMIS 656 Web Design Technologies
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James T. Dollens, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor
Contact
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[email protected]
Website
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http://scis.nova.edu/~dollensj
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My Background
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BS Mathematics
MS Computer Science
Ph. D. (Information Systems)
Industry experience
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Software and Management Consulting.
Research Interests: Information
systems security
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Introductions and Expectations
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By way of introduction, post the
following information to the course
forum:
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Your name
Your status in the program
The type of work you are in
Experience with web technologies
Web development tools you have used
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Course Goals
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An understanding of principles of technical web
design.
Methods for evaluating effectiveness of web sites.
Planning, analysis, design and implementation of
web sites.
Skills with client-side technologies: HTML, DHTML,
CSS, and JavaScript.
Dynamic, data-driven web sites and associated
development skills.
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Approach
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Web Design Overview
Client-side Technologies
Server-side Technologies
Comprehensive Project
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Not Part of this Course
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Graphic design and composition
Browser incompatibility
Image file formats and creation
Complex application programming
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Assumptions on Student
Background
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No programming experience assumed
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Due to variable computing level of
students, we will start with the basics
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Any prior experience is helpful
But we move very fast
Optional material will be provided for
technically advanced students
(tentative)
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Software Tools
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On campus, Dreamweaver Ultradev 4 will
be used.
At home, students can choose any tool
(e.g., FrontPage), although Dreamweaver is
preferred.
On SCIS server, Cold Fusion will be
available
You will most likely need some database
software such as MS Access 2000 which is
also available on campus.
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Hand Coding
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That is, writing code using a text editor
Exercises dealing with Cold Fusion will
require some hand coding
Client-side development (HTML, CSS)
can be done using a tool.
This, not much hand coding required.
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Textbook
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Author: Niederst, Jennifer
Title: Web Design in a Nutshell , Third
Edition (February 2006)
ISBN#: 0-596-00987-9
Additional reading material is provided
via the course website.
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Assignments and Grading
9 Programming
Exercises
Final Project
Total
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Due Dates
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Homework Exercises
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Assigned weekly with a suggested due date.
Exercises submitted by the suggested due date
will be reviewed and graded within one week.
(Recommended)
Exercises must be submitted electronically via
ESET. If a web page is created, then post the
URL in ESET.
Include your name, course number, email userid
(@nova only), and assignment number on each
paper submitted.
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Due Dates
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Final Project
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Due on Last day of Classes (no exceptions)
The URL should be posted to ESET.
On campus students to present your website to
the class on Last In-Class Meeting.
Details on the project are on the course Web site.
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Submitting Exercises
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Exercises are web pages you design.
If I know the URL, I can grade it.
Procedure:
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After you complete an exercise, enter the
URL in ESET.
If a URL is entered in ESET, I will assume
it is ready to be graded.
No need to send an email indicating
completion of an exercise.
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E-Mail and Class Forums
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The best way to contact me for questions
and problems is: [email protected]
When you send an e-mail, please include
the following information
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Name and Course #
A forum thread will be established for class
discussion. I will monitor this regularly.
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Course Website
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All course materials will be available via
the course website:
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The login and password emailed to you will
give you access to the class notes portion of
the site.
The course outline page will be updated
regularly with links to course notes,
handouts, and additional readings as they
are made available to you in class.
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