COURSE REQUIREMENTS:COURSE OUTLINEWebsite Plan & DesignCIS 211—Fall 2007—3 CREDITSCOURSE OUTLINEINSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Diane R. KellerOFFICE: Thatcher 211PHONE: (701) 228-5453E-MAIL: [email protected]:CIS 180CLASS MEETS: TR 10:30-11:50 p.m., Thatcher 214COURSE DESCRIPTION:This course provides the learner with an in-depth study of the planning and design methods that are utilized in webpage creation.REQUIRED TEXT:WebDesign the Express Line to Learning, by S. Jenkins, ISBN: 978-0-470-09628-4COURSE OBJECTIVES: To understand the foundation criteria for web design. To gather, analyze, and select information for webpage creation. To apply graphic design concepts to develop organized, attractive websites. To understand the roles of people relating to web pages. Develop a plan, manual and documentation to use as a “blueprint” for creating websites.NATURE TECHNOLOGY, AND BEYOND“MSU Bottineau emphasizes nature, technology, and beyond as a focus for the unique blend of courses and programs offered here. As a way to study these three areas, this university emphasizes ten general education goals, one of which is listed below. The comment that follows comes from the statement of philosophy of general education on the school’s website: ‘The incorporation of these core areas into our programs constitutes our commitment to a philosophy which has as its purpose the application of knowledge, culture and educational discourse designed to familiarize students with a broad context of learning.’ The general education goal this class helps to develop is ‘To develop knowledge and application of technology.’”(Albrightson, 2007)COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Students are required to complete all class activities. Attendance is required. Quizzes and tests cannot be made up. Exceptions may apply when students are excused because of a school function or if an emergency arises. Arrangements must be made with the instructor prior to class time. Excused absences are handled on an individual basis. Assignments are due at the designated time, even if you were absent. Assignments handed in late will lose a letter grade for each day late. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. The work handed in must be your own. Bring a positive, cooperative attitude to class each day.COURSE OUTLINE Determining the Site’s Purpose Defining the Benefits to Visitors Construction and Image for the Site Determining a Site’s Dynamic Needs Defining Ways to Drive Traffic to a Site Defining the Audience Site Content Development Tools and Techniques Registering a Domain and Getting a Hosting Plan Defining the Site’s Look and Feel Mocking up the Design Optimizing Graphics Working with Web Standards Search Engine Optimization Techniques Navigation Testing Code Validation and Compliance Taking the Site to the WebMETHODS OF INSTRUCTION & GRADING:Instructional procedures include lecture, class discussion, daily assignments, research projects, webpage creations, quizzes and tests.Grades will be determined from points accumulated from daily work (randomly), quizzes, assignments, tests, and final project.93%=A 77%=C85%=B 69%=D BELOW
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