Sheridan Course Outlines

APPL10302
Web Design

I: Administrative Information II: Course Details III: Topical Outline(s) Printable Version

Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Fall 2013
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): IT Support Services Coop
Program Coordinator(s): Mark Orlando
Course Leader or Contact: Mark Orlando
Version: 15.0
Status: Approved - Under Rev (AREV)

Section I Notes: N/A

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Students will use Microsoft's Expressions Web to design and maintain web sites. Tools and components of the web design software will be used to enhance simple web sites for user friendliness and functionality. Students will publish their sites to their individual web space on the Sheridan system.

Program Context

IT Support Services Coop

Program Coordinator: Mark Orlando

This is a required course for the ITSS program in Term 1. The knowledge and skills acquired from this course will be used in subsequent courses throughout the program. This course provides an industry standard skill that is used in many areas of the support industry.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

 Critical Performance
By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability
to design, create and maintain a web site using Microsoft's
Expressions Web.
 
Learning Outcomes
To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated
the ability to: 

1. Identify the basic structure and components of a web design 
   system.
2. Outline the steps for designing a new web page including setting 
   necessary properties.
3. Design and create a simple web site.
4. Define Hyperlinks
5. Distinguish between type of links available.
6. Enhance web pages with formatting.
7. Define web terms.
8. Publishing web sites.
9. Describe tools available for use in web pages.
10.Distinguish which tools are beneficial in specific situations.
11.Create web pages using additional tools.
12.Define HTML codes.
13.Create web pages using HTML code.
14.Debug HTML code.
15.Describe situations when interactive forms would be beneficial.
16.Demonstrate existing interactive forms.
17.Create interactive forms with custom confirmations.
18.Define frames, CSS and other components.
19.Outline CSS/Style components.
20.Create web page with frames.
21.Create a custom CSS.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Quizzes (2 x 5 %) 	   10%
Assignments ( 6 x 5%)      30%
Mid-Term Exam              30%
Final Exam                 30%

1. A student must average at least 50% on the tests combined in order 
   to receive credit for this course.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

X	Communication	X	Critical Thinking & Problem Solving		Interpersonal
	Numeracy	X	Information Management		Personal

Notes: N/A

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) : Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Challenge Exam	Portfolio	Interview	Other	Not Eligible for PLAR
X

Notes: N/A

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Effective term: Fall 2013
Professor: Tba
Textbook(s):

Recommended text:  Microsoft Expression Web 3 Complete, 1st Edition,  
by Shelley Cashman Series, Shelly/Campbell/Rivers, Cengage Learning, 
ISBN-13:978-0-538-47448-1

Applicable student group(s): Information Technologies Support Services students
Course Details:

TOPICAL OUTLINE:

Module 1        -  Introduction to web design and Expressions web

Module 2        -  Working with Graphics and Publishing

Module 3        -  Hyperlinks

Module 4        -  Enhancing web pages

Module 5        -  Other web components

Module 6        -  Highlight concepts learned and review for Mid-Term

Module 7        -  Mid-Term Exam

Modules 8 & 9   -  HTML Coding

Modules 10 & 11 - Interactive Forms

Modules 12 & 13 - Frames and CSS/Review for Final Exam

Module 14       -  Final Exam

Sheridan Policies

All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Academic Integrity: The principle of academic integrity requires that all work submitted for evaluation and course credit be the original, unassisted work of the student. Cheating or plagiarism including borrowing, copying, purchasing or collaborating on work, except for group projects arranged and approved by the professor, or otherwise submitting work that is not the student's own, violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic integrity are advised to review the Academic Integrity Policy and procedure and/or discuss them with the professor.

Copyright: A majority of the course lectures and materials provided in class and posted in SLATE are protected by copyright. Use of these materials must comply with the Acceptable Use Policy, Use of Copyright Protected Work Policy and Student Code of Conduct. Students may use, copy and share these materials for learning and/or research purposes provided that the use complies with fair dealing or an exception in the Copyright Act. Permission from the rights holder would be necessary otherwise. Please note that it is prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote. It is also prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own or your own work with the intent to assist others in cheating on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote.

Intellectual Property: Sheridan's Intellectual Property Policy generally applies such that students own their own work. Please be advised that students working with external research and/or industry collaborators may be asked to sign agreements that waive or modify their IP rights. Please refer to Sheridan's IP Policy and Procedure.

Respectful Behaviour: Sheridan is committed to provide a learning environment that supports academic achievement by respecting the dignity, self-esteem and fair treatment of every person engaged in the learning process. Behaviour which is inconsistent with this principle will not be tolerated. Details of Sheridan's policy on Harassment and Discrimination, Academic Integrity and other academic policies are available on the Sheridan policy website.

Accessible Learning: Accessible Learning coordinates academic accommodations for students with disabilities. For more information or to register, please see the Accessible Learning website (Statement added September 2016)

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Any changes to course curriculum and/or assessment shall adhere to approved Sheridan protocol. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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