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PREFIX, NUMBER, AND TITLE:

CSC 206 Adv. Computer Appl: Expression Web

CREDIT HOURS:

1

UNIVERSITY NAME:

Dakota State University

ACADEMIC TERM/YEAR:

Fall 2009 - November 12 to December 18

Last day to Drop and receive 100% refund:

November 14, 2009

Last day to Withdraw and earn a grade of 'W':

December 9, 2009

COURSE MEETING TIME AND LOCATION:

Section D35 Internet

INSTRUCTOR'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Name: Christopher J. Olson
Office: East Hall Room 104B
Phone: 605-256-5688 (office) 605-256-5165 (secretary)
Office hours: Virtual - *see Description of Instructional Methods --- Physical - please email for appointment
Email address: chris.olson@dsu.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Catalog Description:

This course covers advanced features of Microsoft Expression Web software.

COURSE PREREQUISITES:

Technology Skills:

Word processing, Internet Desire2Learn, and electronic mail. Students will be required to use email for communication. Desire2Learn will be used to deliver course materials and weekly assignments, as well as serve as a communication tool between students and faculty.

Course Prerequisite:

CSC 105

*DESCRIPTION OF INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:

Students will be given lab assignments, quizzes, and exams through an online medium. Students should expect to login to the Desire2Learn site several times a week. Students must be motivated to stay on task and complete the coursework without benefit of lecture sessions. Keeping up on reading the assigned chapters and notes will be absolutely necessary for completing the labs (assignments) on time.

You are expected to use the steps in the textbook to complete the files in the tutorials. Doing so should give you the skills you need in order to successfully complete the lab assignments. Looking the textbook over or reading it several times is not the same as actually using the steps to create the desired documents.

Because this is an online class delivered through Desire2Learn, it is crucial that you have reliable access to the Internet on a regular basis. You should have a backup plan if needed, as the inability to connect to the Internet is NOT a valid excuse for missing a submission deadline.

I will be available most afternoons and evenings to answer questions. Email is my preferred form of communication and I check regularly throughout the day. While I cannot guarantee you an immediate answer to your inquiry, I will always do my best to reply in a timely manner. It is unlikely that you will ever have to wait more than a day for a response.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Textbook And Other References:

New Perspectives on Microsoft Expression Web, Comprehensive, 1st Edition
Henry Bojack - Farmingdale State College
ISBN-10: 1423905970
ISBN-13: 9781423905974
640 Pages
2009

Textbook purchasing options:

• DSU Bookstore
• eBook

Required Software:

• You will need some version of Microsoft Expression Web for this class. You can download a free 60 day trial or contact the instructor for a free copy of the academic version.

System Requirements:

To run the software required for this class, you will need a computer with either Windows XP or Windows Vista. The table below lists the hardware requirements:

As strongly as I can, I suggest having access to a high speed broadband Internet connection. Dial up is unreliable for tests and won't handle streaming Internet videos that should be extremely helpful.

POLICIES:

Attendance Policy:

Attendance is expected through Desire2Learn and the submission of assignments, quizzes, and tests. You will not be successful in this course without regular participation and attendance through Desire2Learn.

ADA STATEMENT:

If you have a documented disability and/or anticipate needing accommodations (e.g., non-standard note taking, test modifications) in this course, please arrange to meet with the instructor. Also, please contact Dakota State University's ADA coordinator, Keith Bundy in the Student Development Office located in the Trojan Center Underground or at 605-256-5121, as soon as possible. The DSU website containing additional information, along with the form to request accommodations is http://www.departments.dsu.edu/disability_services/. You will need to provide documentation of your disability. The ADA coordinator must confirm the need for accommodations before officially authorizing them.

Academic Integrity Policy:

Cheating and other forms of academic dishonesty run contrary to the purpose of higher education and will not be tolerated in this course. Please be advised that, when the instructor suspects plagiarism, the Internet and other standard means of plagiarism detection will be used to resolve the instructor's concerns. DSU's policy on academic integrity (DSU Policy 03-22-00) is available online.

All forms of academic dishonesty will result in a failing grade (as in absolutely no credit) on the assignment. If you copy from another or allow another to copy from you, you have cheated. Any student who does so will automatically be penalized so that a B will be the highest letter grade he or she may earn for an overall course grade. A formal acknowledgement that you violated academic integrity policies will be placed in your permanent academic records. If there is a second offense by the same student(s), they will fail the course.

FREEDOM IN LEARNING STATEMENT:

Students are responsible for learning the content of any course of study in which they are enrolled. Under Board of Regents and University policy, student academic performance shall be evaluated solely on an academic basis and students should be free to take reasoned exception to the data or views offered in any course of study. It has always been the policy of Dakota State University to allow students to appeal the decisions of faculty, administrative, and staff members and the decisions of institutional committees. Students who believe that an academic evaluation is unrelated to academic standards but is related instead to judgment of their personal opinion or conduct should contact the dean of the college which offers the class to initiate a review of the evaluation.

University Policy Regarding the Use of Tablets in the Classroom (when applicable):

The Tablet PC platform has been adopted across the DSU campus for all students and faculty, and tablet usage has been integrated into all DSU classes to enhance the learning environment. Tablet usage for course-related activities, note taking, and research is allowed and encouraged by DSU instructors. However, inappropriate and distracting use will not be tolerated in the classroom. Instructors set policy for individual classes and are responsible for informing students of class-specific expectations relative to Tablet PC usage. Failure to follow the instructor's guidelines will hinder academic performance and may lead to disciplinary actions. Continued abuse may lead to increased tablet restrictions for the entire class.

Because tablet technology is an integral part of this course, it is the student's responsibility to ensure that his/her Tablet PC is operational prior to the beginning of each class period.

COURSE GOALS:

Chapter Topics

Tutorial 1 Getting Started

• Identify the purpose of XHTML and CSS
• Navigate the Expression Web Workspace
• Change views in the Editing window
• Position, close, and open task panes
• Describe the function of the status bar
• Create a new Web site

Tutorial 2 Formatting Text

• Create a new Web site
• Change the appearance of page properties
• Create a background color for the page
• Save a Web site
• Learn the functions of the Common toolbar
• Change the size of text
• Discern which fonts to use on a Web page
• Check the document for spelling and grammar
• Create a list
• Insert a horizontal line
• Insert symbols
• Format text using the Font dialog box

Tutorial 3 Formatting with CSS

• Evaluate why styles are used
• Determine where to write styles
• Create style rules
• Explore how styles cascade
• Create a style based on an element selector
• Define a CSS class selector
• Define an ID selector
• Apply class and ID selectors
• Modify a style
• Modify styles using the CSS Properties task pane
• Create an inline style
• Create an external style sheet
• Attach a CSS style sheet to an XHTML file
• Move styles within an internal style sheet
• Move styles between style sheets

Tutorial 4 Working with Images

• Identify the differences among image file types
• Evaluate the purpose of alternate text
• Determine the Float property value to wrap text
• Identify the picture properties
• Create a border and white space around images
• Change the size of an image
• Modify the contents of an image
• Explore the functions of the Pictures toolbar
• Create a thumbnail image
• Evaluate the uses of the Clear property
• Create a folder for images

Tutorial 5 Working with Hyperlinks

• Learn where to place Bookmarks on a Web page
• Create a link to a Bookmark
• Create a link to another page
• Create a definition list
• Create a link to an external Web site
• Identify the pseudoclass selectors
• Use an image as a link
• Create links to e-mail and to non-XHTML files

Tutorial 6 Creating Interactivity

• Insert an interactive button
• Modify the appearance of an interactive button
• Change the button text
• Create a Jump Menu
• Create swap images
• Create an image map
• Define hotspots
• Determine which hotspot shape to use
• Draw a hotspot
• Modify a hotspot

Tutorial 9 Creating Page Layouts

• Identify page templates and site templates
• Define the CSS box model
• Use a Dynamic Web Template
• Edit a Dynamic Web Template
• Create a document using a template layout
• Manage the editable regions of a Dynamic Web Template
• Format a page to adopt a template design

EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

Assessments:

Grading Scale:

Make-up Policy for Missed Submission Deadlines:

• Tests: Make-up examinations will not be given unless prior approval is granted from the course instructor. Tests will be given via Desire2Learn and only made available at certain times. I have tests available for a full week, so plan accordingly so you can take the test before the deadline passes.
• Assignments: Late labs will be penalized 5 points per school day and will not be accepted after 4 days. The deadlines for assignments will be followed. Exceptions may be granted in special situations, but this will be the exception rather than the rule. Those with extenuating circumstances should ask for an extension before the due date.
• Quizzes: Quizzes cannot be made up.

Last date and time to submit coursework:

The class officially ends Friday, December, 2009 at 5 PM Central. The last test and all coursework must be completed before that time. No exceptions.

TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE:

The instructor reserves the right to make adjustments in the course outline to better meet the needs of the students.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Modifications to the Course:

The instructor reserves the right to make adjustments to this syllabus during the course of the semester in order to better meet the needs of the students.