West Texas A&M University IDM Department IDM3372 Management Information Systems Spring 2010

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1 Course #/Section/Name: IDM3372/Section 1/Web Application Development Class Days/Times/Location: Mon/Wed 11:00am to 12:15pm, CC 205 Professor: Mark Keith Office Location: 208G Classroom Center Office Hours: Mon & Wed 1:00-2:30, Tue & Thu 10:30 to 11:30, Fri 9:00-1:00 Office Phone: (806) Homepage: Last Updated: February 1 st, This Syllabus is a dynamic document. Elements of the course structure (e.g., dates and topics covered, but not policies) may be changed at the discretion of the professor. COB Mission Statement The mission of the College of Business is to provide high quality undergraduate and graduate business education with a global perspective and ethical awareness. We accomplish this through emphasis on excellence in teaching, which is strengthened by faculty scholarship and supported by professional service. Learning Goals of the BBA Program The College of Business at West Texas A&M University seeks to prepare students in the BBA degree program for careers in business and to foster their professional growth and advancement via the key learning goals. Each learning goal is accompanied by an operational definition for the goal. Goal 1: Communication: Graduates of the BBA program will be effective communicators. Goal 2: Critical Thinking: Graduates of the BBA program will be critical thinkers. Goal 3: Business Environment: Graduates of the BBA program will be knowledgeable of ethical, global, and social environmental factors and how they relate to business decisions. Goal 4: Functional Business Analyses and Applications: Graduates of the BBA program will be knowledgeable in the functional areas of business and their integration. Course Description (Taken from course catalog) Exploration of the concepts and techniques related to building web applications. Emphasis will be placed on using client-side technologies: XHTML, JavaScript, CSS, and cookies. The course will also cover techniques for using images and animations for the web. Course Materials (100% covered) Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML, by Elizabeth Freeman and Eric Freeman, O Reilly Media Inc., Sebastapol, CA, 2006 ISBN: (50% covered; the rest is covered in CIS 3382 so keep this book if you plan to continue in the web development track) Head First JavaScript, by Michael Morrison, O Reilly Media Inc., Sebastapol, CA, 2008 ISBN: WTclass Course Website & WTAMU Account Course Topics Covered 1. HTML 2. XHTML 3. CSS 4. Beginning JavaScript 5. Image Editing

2 Course Objectives Upon completion of this course students will: 1. Understand how to use HTML and XHTML to create website structure 2. Understand how to use CSS to create website style and format 3. Understand how to use JavaScript to create dynamic website content and features 4. Understand the guidelines and best practices for the use of HTML, XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript 5. Understand how to translate a website design (whether a hand drawing or image) into integrated HTML, XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript code 6. Understand how to work together as part of a website redesign team 7. Understand how to find solutions and help for web design problems on their own Course Goals Mapped to Program Learning Outcomes IDM Program Learning Outcomes P.L.O. 3: Students will have an ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice Course Objectives 1. Understand how to use HTML and XHTML to create website structure 2. Understand how to use CSS to create website style and format 3. Understand how to use JavaScript to create dynamic website content and features 4. Understand the guidelines and best practices for the use of HTML, XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript P.L.O. 1: Students will have an ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution P.L.O. 8: Students will have an ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal. P.L.O. 7: Students will have a recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development 5. Understand how to translate a website design (whether a hand drawing or image) into integrated HTML, XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript code 6. Understand how to work together as part of a website redesign team 7. Understand how to find solutions and help for web design problems on their own Course Grading Policies (***Subject to change***) Traditional grading scale used: - 90% and above = A - 80% to 89.9% = B - 70% to 79.9% = C - 60% to 69.9% = D - Under 60% = failing grade 2 Midterm Exams 20 % Homework Assignments 30 % In-class assignments 10 % Group Project 20 % Final Exam 20 % CLASS FEEDBACK: Feedback related to the class including, but not limited to, feedback regarding course materials and resources, classroom instruction, testing and evaluation, and the classroom environment is welcomed and appreciated. Please feel free to contact the instructor using whatever means suits you ( , annomyous note, or discussion during office hours).

3 THE SCHEDULE BELOW WILL CHANGE!!! YOU MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE IN CLASS EACH DAY TO BE NOTIFIED OF ALL CHANGES Date TOPIC READINGS/ASSIGNMENTS 1/11 Introduction Read HTML Chp. 1 and 2 1/13 HTML Chp 1 (Intro to HTML) and 2 (hypertext linking) Read HTML Chp. 3 and 4 1/18 Martin Luther King Holiday (no class) 1/20 HTML Chp 3 (web page construction) and 4 (getting Read HTML Chp. 5 1/25 connected) Begin HTML Chp 5 (working with images) Form groups 1/27 Finish HTML Chp 5 (working with images) Read HTML Chp 6 2/1 HTML Chp 6 (standards, compliance, etc) Read HTML Chp 7 2/3 HTML Chp 7 (xhtml) Prepare for exam review 2/8 Exam 1 Review Study for Midterm 1 2/10 Midterm Exam 1 Read HTML Chp 8 and 9 2/15 Exam Review & HTML 8 (intro to CSS) and 9 (styling with fonts and colors) Read HTML Chp 10 and 11 2/17 HTML 10 (box model), 11 (divs and spans) Read HTML Chp 12 2/22 HTML 12 (layout and positioning) 2/24 Work on Homwork #4 in class Read HTML Chp 13 3/1 HTML 13 (tables and lists) Read HTML Chp 14 3/3 HTML 14 (XHTML forms) Group projects must be approved by today Prepare for exam review 3/8 Exam 2 review Study for Midterm 3/10 Midterm Exam 2 Read JS Chp 1 and 2 3/15 Spring Break (no class) 3/17 Spring Break (no class) 3/22 Exam Review, JavaScript 1 (Intro), and 2 (storing data) Read JS Chp 4 3/24 JavaScript 4 (decision making) Read JS Chp 3 3/29 JavaScript 3 (exploring the client) 3/31 Dynamic Menus (JavaScript & CSS), Image Rollovers Read JS Chp 6 4/5 JavaScript 6 (functions) Read JS Chp 5 4/7 JavaScript 5 (looping) Read JS Chp 7 4/12 JavaScript 7 (forms and validation) 4/14 Work on Team Projects 4/19 Work on Team Projects Finish Team Projects 4/21 Project Presentations 4/26 Project Presentations Prepare for exam review 4/28 Final Exam Review Study for Final Exam 5/3 Final Exam (in class at 10:15 AM) Four homework assignments will be given. The assignments will be completed by adding a new page to the student s website that fulfills the requirement. Each assignment s due date is posted within the assignment description. All exams (except the final) will be taken in-class at the normal class time. The final exam is comprehensive.

4 After the first week, attendance will be taken because it is so essential for each student s development in the class. The 10% participants points will come from both attending class as well as answering questions, participating in discussions, and completing in-class assignments and quizzes. The group project re-designing an existing website, or building a new website, for a local organization or group. The new website must following follow the standards taught in class for good coding and meet each of the content and structure requirements outlined further in the group project description (will be available on WTclass at a later date). Each project group must deliver a PowerPoint presentation in-class which describes the old website, the new website, the changes made, and the reasoning behind the changes. The projects are graded both on how completely they follow the requirements, as well as their logical arguments for the redesign. ALL GROUP PROJECTS MUST BE APPROVED before the students begin working on them. This will allow me to help guide the content and make suggestions before the students get too far along on a project which may not be able to fulfill all requirements. College of Business Student Resources Link The COB has developed a Student Resources repository (e.g., APA writing style information, business core reviews, facilities, and other helpful supplements) which can be found on the COB Website: Terms of Use A student's continued enrollment in this course signifies acknowledgment of and agreement with the statements, disclaimers, policies, and procedures outlined within this syllabus and elsewhere in the WTClass environment. Dropping the Course: Should a student decide to drop the course, it is the student s responsibility to be aware of the final drop dates and adhere to the WTAMU Add/Drop policy. Any student participating in the course after the WTAMU posted drop date will be considered active and a grade will be administered at the end of the course for that student. Repeating Course Work Students are charged a fee for any course attempted for a third or subsequent time at WTAMU other than a non-degree credit developmental course or exempted courses. College of Business Writing Component (as applicable) Students earning a BBA degree must complete at least one course with a writing component outside of their major as part of the business core requirements. The College of Business writing component is a requirement in the following courses: ACCT 3311, ACCT 4315, IDM 2310, ECON 4321, ECON 4361, FIN 3350, FIN 4321, MGT 4333, MGT 4370, MKT 3342, MKT Students in a writing component course are explicitly required to demonstrate knowledge of communication skills. Specific objectives may include but are not limited to the following concepts put forth by the National Business Education Association: (1) ability to organize a written and an oral message coherently and effectively, (2) ability to use technology for communication, (3) ability to research a topic, prepare a report, and present the findings to all organizational levels, and (4) ability to demonstrate critical-thinking skills. Specific course requirements and the role of the writing component with respect to student grading policy are at the discretion of the course instructor of record. Technology Requirements

5 All technological requirements for the successful completion of this course are the responsibility of the student, including access to a working computer with broadband internet connection and state-of-the-art security. The student is responsible for all technological problems not related to WTAMU, including but not limited to equipment failures, power outages, and internet breakdowns. Furthermore, students are responsible for all necessary technical and operational skills for completing this course, and for being familiar with WTClass (the Angel Learning System) both in a general sense and in a specific sense as pertaining to this course and any materials stored within. The professor is not responsible for any technical matters related to WTClass. Students must contact WTClass if they have problems accessing and/or using Angel. Viewpoints Disclaimer The views expressed in this document, web-based course materials, and/or classroom presentations and discussions are those of the professor and do not necessarily represent the views of West Texas A&M University, its faculty and staff, or its students. Views expressed by students are likewise those of the person making such statements. It is understood and expected that each individual within this course will respect and allow individual difference of opinion. External Websites Disclaimer Neither the professor, the College of Business, nor WTAMU are responsible for the content of external websites discussed in the classroom and/or linked to via online course materials, s, message boards, or other means. Referred websites are for illustrative purposes only, and are neither warranted nor endorsed by the professor, College of Business, or WTAMU. Web pages change frequently, as does domain name ownership. While every effort is made to ensure proper referencing, it is possible that students may on occasion find materials to be objectionable for reasons beyond our control. Copyright All original content in this document, all web-based course materials (be they text, audio, and/or video), and/or classroom presentations are by (Insert Professor Name). No distribution without the express written consent of the author. Students are prohibited from selling (or being paid for taking) notes during this course to or by any person or commercial firm without the express written permission of the professor. Scholastic Dishonesty It is the responsibility of students and instructors to help maintain scholastic integrity at the University by refusing to participate in or tolerate scholastic dishonesty. Commission of any of the following acts shall constitute scholastic dishonesty. This listing is not exclusive of any other acts that may reasonably be said to constitute scholastic dishonesty: acquiring or providing information for any assigned work or examination from any unauthorized source; informing any person or persons of the contents of any examination prior to the time the examination is given in subsequent sections of the course or as a makeup; plagiarism; submission of a paper or project that is substantially the same for two courses unless expressly authorized by the instructor to do so; submission of a paper or project prepared by another student as your own. You are responsible for being familiar with the university's Academic Integrity Code. Physical or Educational Access West Texas A&M University seeks to provide reasonable accommodations for all qualified persons with disabilities. This University will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student's responsibility to register with Disability Support Services and to contact the faculty member in a timely fashion to arrange for suitable accommodations. Evacuation Statement

6 If you receive notice to evacuate the building, please evacuate promptly but in an orderly manner. Evacuation routes are posted in various locations indicating all exits, outside assemble area, location of fire extinguishers, fire alarm pull stations and emergency telephone numbers ( or 911). In the event an evacuation is necessary: evacuate immediately do not use elevators; take all personal belongings with you; report to outside assembly area and wait for further information; students needing assistance in the evacuation process should bring this to the attention of the instructor at the beginning of the semester. Chemical and Equipment Safety Statement Safety is everyone's responsibility. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) are provided for all chemicals used in this class. MSDSs provide information about physical properties, health risks, fire explosion data, and other important information associated with these chemicals. Before handling or using a chemical, you should refer to the MSDS for that chemical. It is your responsibility to inform the instructor in writing of any health conditions that may prevent you from safely using a chemical (pregnancy, auto immune deficiency, etc.). It is also the responsibility of the student to report any spill or problems found while storing or using a chemical. If you are unsure about a chemical, always ask. If you see any unsafe condition, notify your instructor immediately. If you are unsure about the proper and safe operation of any piece of equipment, ask your instructor for proper instruction. All injuries, spill of materials and unsafe conditions must be reported to the instructor immediately.