Introduction to Course MMIS 656 Web Design Technologies

Introduction to Course

MMIS 656 Web Design Technologies

MMIS 656 / Introduction to Course 2

Introduction

James T. Dollens, Ph.D. Adjunct Professor Contact

[email protected] Website

http://scis.nova.edu/~dollensj


My Background

BS Mathematics MS Computer Science Ph. D. (Information Systems) Industry experience

Software and Management Consulting. Research Interests: Information

systems security


Introductions and Expectations

By way of introduction, post the following information to the course forum: Your name Your status in the program The type of work you are in Experience with web technologies Web development tools you have used


Course Goals

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.


Approach

Web Design Overview Client-side Technologies Server-side Technologies Comprehensive Project


Not Part of this Course

Graphic design and composition Browser incompatibility Image file formats and creation Complex application programming


Assumptions on Student Background

No programming experience assumed Any prior experience is helpful

Due to variable computing level of students, we will start with the basics But we move very fast

Optional material will be provided for technically advanced students (tentative)


Software Tools

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.


Hand Coding

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.


Textbook

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.


Assignments and Grading

9 Programming Exercises

75

Final Project 25

Total 100


Due Dates

Homework Exercises 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.


Due Dates

Final Project 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.


Submitting Exercises

Exercises are web pages you design. If I know the URL, I can grade it.

Procedure: 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.


E-Mail and Class Forums The best way to contact me for questions

and problems is: [email protected] When you send an e-mail, please include

the following information Name and Course #

A forum thread will be established for class discussion. I will monitor this regularly.


Course Website

All course materials will be available via the course website:

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.

Documents

Introduction to Course MMIS 656 Web Design Technologies