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CAOS 132 - Quick Web Site - SyllabusQuickly develop web pages including text and graphics with Netscape Composer or other free open source web site authoring software
Project based course taught from a perspective of quickly developing skills necessary to create a simple Website to display text, graphics and links to resources. The learning and instructional emphasis will be "Hands-on-Training" to plan and create a simple Website.
Dept Number : CAOS-132.-63Z
CALL # 2632
Instructor : Valerie Taylor
WINTER 2006
Units : 0.5
DESCRIPTION
CAOS 132 - Quick Web Site is an online self-directed course. You can do the work anywhere you have access to the internet and to Netscape Composer or other free open source web site authoring software. There are no scheduled on-campus meetings. Your instructor is available by email and through the message and discussion forum in the ETUDES course management system. Registered students will receive logon instructions before the first day of the quarter when the course opens. The course formally begins Week 6 of the semeter although registered students may begin working prior to that date with full access to the online course materials.
This is a project-based course taught from a perspective of quickly developing skills necessary to create a simple Website to display text, graphics and links to resources. The learning and instructional emphasis will be "Hands-on-Training" to plan and create a simple Website.
This course is intended to give you a quick introduction to creating presentations using Netscape Composer software. Many courses require students to create web pages as deliverables for assignments. However, it is not possible for the instructor to spend time teaching web page development or Netscape Composer software or other free open source web site authoring software. This course is designed to help students be ready to prepare and deliver web pages.
Prerequisite:
Participants in this course should
- Be able to use a World Wide Web browser (preferably Netscape Navigator) to access the World Wide Web for "surfing" and research activities.
- Have used email on a regular, day-to-day basis.
- Be able to use one or more search engines to find specific information on the World Wide Web.
- Be able to use a Windows or Macintosh computing system to open programs and files, save files, create folders, copy files and folders, and cut and paste between separate documents.
- Be able to use word processing techniques to highlight text, replace text, edit (change) text, and insert new text.
Advisory:
English Writing 200 and Reading 201 (or Language Arts 200), or English as a Second Language 261, 262 and 263; and Computer Applications and Office Systems 102.
Course note CAOS-132.-63Z:
Online six-week course beginning
February 21.
Students must have access to a computer, the Web and an individual email address.
There is NO orientation required
- the Course Note in the Schedule is incorrect.
THIS IS A SELF-DIRECTED COURSE - usually completed in SIX (6) WEEKS.
Add codes will be available for students who have not previously registered and wish to take this course. Add codes are available from the CAOS Desk in the Computer Lab ATC 204.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Welcome to CAOS 132 - Quick Web Pages. It is my pleasure to be your instructor in this course.
I have been teaching part-time at De Anza since 2000. My business career has included positions in the education, technology, consulting, and banking industries in Canada and the Bay Area. I have a M.S. in Online Teaching and Learning - all course work online! When I'm not working, I enjoy traveling and sailing.
I look forward to working with you. I am glad you've decided to take this course in the online self-paced format. You will be learning about web page production and Netscape Composer or other free open source web site authoring software without the requirements of weekly class days and times. However, you will still have to work hard and participate in class discussions.
You can leave me an e-mail message anytime. I will get back to you as soon as I can, usually with 24 hours.
E-MAIL ADDRESS : taylorvalerie@deanza.edu
WEB SITE : http://faculty.deanza.edu/taylorvalerie
THIS IS A SELF-DIRECTED COURSE - usually completed in SIX (6) WEEKS.
For the first 2 weeks of the quarter, add codes will be available from the instructor for students who have not previously registered and wish to take this course. Add codes are also available from the CAOS Desk in ATC 203. After the second week of the quarter students must get an add code from the CAOS Desk in ATC 203.
OBJECTIVES
After completing the reading and written assignments, the student will:
- Understand the basic functions of web page developement software (Netscape Composer or other free open source web site authoring software)
- Know the basic principles of designing an effective Web site.
- Create a multi-page web site with text and graphic content
- Understand a Web Site Template and know how to use and/or modify it.
- Be aware of the impact of copyright and intellectual properties issues on the creation of a Web site.
- Have the first draft of a Web site posted to the World Wide Web.
COURSE MATERIALS
Netscape Composer HELP and Online tutorial
References: Students are NOT required to purchase a text but if the student wants to have a personal reference book, these books are suitable for this class and are available through the DeAnza Bookstore and elsewhere.
Access ETUDES and set up your student account
This course uses ETUDES software. When your registration for this course has been processed, an ETUDES account is automatically created for you.
To log on to CAOS 132 Quick Web Pages, go to
http://deanza.etudes.fhda.edu
Select the current quarter from the pull-down menu. Then click on CAOS132_TAYLOR: Quick Web Pages
Your username is your last name and the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number.
Enter your UserID: last name + last four digits of your SSN.
Example: smith6789 (No spaces and NO CAPS!)
Do NOT enter a password the first time you log in.
Click on Submit.
You will be prompted to enter a password which will be good for all subsequent logins. Suggestion - use your email password for your ETUDES password.
USING ETUDES
We will be using the ETUDES course management system for communication, discussions, lectures, homework assignments, quizzes and grade reporting. It is important that you check into ETUDES at least 2-3 times each week.
You can learn more about ETUDES in the Introduction to ETUDES and Web-Based Learning Student Guide.
To access this self-paced tutorial, link to
http://deanza.etudes.fhda.edu
Select the current quarter, then scroll down and select
_ETUDES_GUIDE_TAYLOR: Introduction to ETUDES and Web-Based Learning
Log in
User ID: student
Password: student
To begin, select Classroom from the left navigation menu, then click on ETUDES and Web-Based Learning session link.
ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE
Online six-week course beginning
February 21.
The course is self-paced. There are no specific due dates for assignments. However, your grade will depend on completion of all the assignments before the last date to submit work
Tuesday March 28.
There is NO orientation required
- the Course Note in the Schedule is incorrect.
The course is divided into modules. There are assignments for each module. There is also a final project. For the final project, you will create a complete multi-page web site that demonstrates your ability to apply all of the lessons presented in the course.
Assignments are described in detail in the online course materials. See ETUDES for details.
GRADING
Weekly assignments - discussions, quizzes (5 x 10 points)
Weekly reflection (6 x 1 point)
Draft project review (20 points) - individual or partnership
Final project (50 points)
FINAL GRADES
You may access your final grades through the STAR System. By touch-tone phone: 408-777-9394 or 650-917-0509, or on the Internet at https://tnapps1.fhda.edu/prod/web/pinSelect.jsp?CAMPUS=DAWEBP.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Policy on Copying and Cheating: Students who submit the work of others as their own or cheat on exams or other assignments will receive a failing grade in the course and will be reported to college authorities.
NOTICE ON LEARNING DISABILITIES
If there are any students with a learning disability or physical challenge, you are entitled to any assistance you need to achieve your academic goals. De Anza College has an on-campus lab with talking computers, print enlargers, tactile maps of the campus, and other alternate learning options. If you or anyone you know would benefit from such a service, please call
Disabled Student Services 408-864-8753
TTY number: 408-864-5650 or Relay System call 711
Please contact us if you have suggestions for making this course more learning accessible for you.
TECHNOLOGY HELP DESK FOR REGISTERED STUDENTS
There are several ways to obtain help with the technology aspects of your course. When contacting support personnel, please identify the Distance Learning Center course you are enrolled in and the instructor's name.
mailto:TechHelp@dadistance.fhda.edu - with e-mail and bulletin board questions and changing, adding, or deleting e-mail addresses on the class listservs.
mailto:Information@dadistance.fhda.edu - for general questions about the Distance Learning Center.
If you're working on class assignments in the on-campus computer labs, often there are instructional assistants available to help answer questions.
For questions about how to use specific software that is used only in your course, consult your syllabus or contact your instructor for specific help.
DISTANCE LEARNING CENTER
The Distance Learning Center office staff provides support with administrative questions, college procedures, extra course materials and handouts, and general information.
Main number: (408) 864-8969
FAX numbers: (408) 864-5546, 864-8245
mailto:information@dadistance.fhda.edu
http://dadistance.deanza.edu
2005.10.14
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