SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE BASE: We will concern ourselves with issues involving the World Wide Web (WWW). You will be expected to be aware of current issues in the popular press relating to the WWW and be prepared to discuss them in class. You will be given instruction in the use of the Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) for designing and creating WWW pages. We will use standards up to and including standard 3.2 (the new standard 4 has been approved but is not yet supported by common browsers). Students will create and update personal web pages viewable on Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. To enhance these web pages we will spend about 1/2 of the semester learning the JavaScript language.

RATIONALE: The growing importance of the World Wide Web as a business tool, together with the use of web based technology to develop intranets within organizations makes it very important for students in Management Information Systems to be literate in these areas.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: G4 To prepare students to design various aspects of information systems, including the database, telecommunications, internet and human interface components. O3 Students will demonstrate the ability to design effective internet based applications.
Upon the completion of this course, a student should be able to design and create a Web site that is attractive, informative, and cohesive in nature. The student will be able to program and edit HTML documents that they have created or that have been created with the aid of HTML editors. The student will be able to write JavaScript that adds interactivity to Web pages with elements such as buttons, text areas, input and output statements, and back ground calculations.

TECHNOLOGY STATEMENT: We will be using simple word processing technology (Notepad) to develop ASCII documents to contain HTML Web Page designs. Microsoft's Internet Explorer will be used as the primary tool for viewing Web Pages, however, we will discuss differences between IE and Netscape's web browser. JavaScript exercises will be developed and combined with HTML documents to create more advanced web pages.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES - If you have a documented disability, please contact the Office of Disability Services in room 205 Anderson Center or by phone at 750-8658. Although I am eager to assist you, no accommodations will be made without written notification from this office. For more information, please visit the Disability Services website under the School of Education and Human Performance website.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS: All the chapters assigned in the tentative schedule will be covered in their entirety. You will be expected to come to class prepared to discuss the material in the assigned chapters. I prefer not to use a strict lecture format and will regularly ask questions about the material. Due dates for assignments will be announced, at least, one week in advance. You will be expected to fully participate in group assignments. It will not be sufficient for you to have a general understanding of the text material, Quizzes and examinations will be used to evaluate your in depth knowledge.

ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT: Cheating will not be tolerated. Please refer to the University's policy on academic integrity for guidelines.

Exams 1,2,3&4 are worth 100 points each.

There will be up to 10 quizzes, each will be worth 20 points. You will be allowed to make up one quiz grade by doubling the value of the next quiz. Additional misses will be recorded as zero.

Assignments will include tutorials, Web pages and JavaScript programs. Tutorials will be checked to ensure their completeness, each one is worth 25 points.  Homework assignments are worth 100 points each.  Web pages will be evaluated on content, cohesiveness of the site as it develops over time, visual appearance, and proper use of the HTML tags and syntax. JavaScript programs will be checked for proper use of syntax, inclusion of required elements, and performance.

You will be given a folder on the network drive where you will place your completed work.  I will provide a handout on accessing your folder when the folders have been created.

Every Human being has immense, incredible, capacities of strength, of faith, of potential achievement. Become aware of them and use them. - Norman Vincent Peale

There are sufficient opportunities for earning points that requests for "extra credit" will NOT be entertained.

Course and Class Policies: Attendance in itself is not required. Quizzes will be given randomly (unannounced). This should strongly affect your decision to attend. Students should be in their seats at the beginning of the class. If you are late to class I will ask you to sing a short song for the group. Once the class begins, you are expected to remain until the end of class. If you must leave early please notify me at the beginning of the period. You are to consider class time the same as a business meeting and conduct yourself accordingly.

If you miss class, you are responsible for learning about any announcements made and all material that was covered. If you must miss an exam, please notify me in advance. In the event of an emergency absence, come see me immediatley after your return to discuss any possible make up work. Also, remember that I have a phone and I have e-mail, you are expected to contact me during your absence so that I will know the nature of your absence.

A certain amount of cooperative work is anticipated, as part of the learning process. Work that is turned in for a grade MUST BE ORIGINAL. If I determine that you have turned in work from another student or that you have provided files that are turned in by other students all parties involved will receive zero for that work, no exceptions.