Web Page Design/Implementation Salesianum School
Syllabus 2008-2009

Course: Math 478/9
Instructor: Mr. Naccarato
Section 478-1, 479-1Course Days: A4/B6/D3/E5/G2
Section 478-2 Course Days: A3/B5/D2/E4/F6
Room: A051


Course Objectives
  1. Design web pages from scratch using professional level tools
  2. Create dynamic pages using server side technologies
  3. Use basic database techniques
  4. Write readable, well-commented web site code
Course Requirements
  1. Readings from the text: Deitel, H.M; Deitel, P.J; and Nieto, T.R. Internet and World Wide Web: How to Program, Second Edition Prentice Hall 2002
  2. Creation teacher web pages
  3. Salesianum web site page creation
  4. Occassional tests
Course Topics
  1. Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
  2. Advanced JavaScript: Functions, Arrays and Objects
  3. Dynamic HTML: JavaScript and CSS
  4. Server-side processing: PHP
  5. Accessing Databases: MySQL
Course Administration
    Class Rules
  1. Respect yourself, your classmates, your teachers, and your school.
  2. Help to create a productive classroom environment.
  3. Attack each problem as if you are going to solve it.
    Classroom Procedures
  1. Be in your seat and ready to start class when the bell rings. Have all required materials ready to use. If you are late you must have a note. Unexcused lateness will result in time after school.
  2. Dispose of all trash, sharpen all pencils, and attend to rest room needs before class.
  3. Eating, drinking and talking out of turn is not permitted.
  4. If you need to leave the room to use the restroom, sign-out when you leave.
  5. You may consult classmates when doing your classwork or homework. However, each person must turn-in his or her own work.
  6. Log out of computers before you leave. Other students will be using them and you would not want them to have access to your files.
    Assignments
  1. Students will be required to design teacher and activity sites as needed.
  2. An up-to-date list of assignments can be found on NetClassroom.
  3. Students will be required to work on the Salesianum site.
  4. All assignments are due by the start of class on the due date.  I will not hold up class so that a student can use the computer.
  5. Any assignment not submitted in class on the due date is late. Late assignments can will be penalized 10% per day. The instructor reserves the right to judge whether circumstances surrounding late assignments warrent extension.
  6. You are responsible for all assignments (test, homework, etc.) if you are absent. Assignments for which you had more than a days notice are due the day you return to school. If you fail to submit assignments on the appropriate day, you are subject to the above deductions.
    Testing Procedures
  1. There will be no talking during quizzes and tests.
  2. Keep your paper in the center of your desk at all times and keep your eyes on your paper.
  3. When finished, turn over your paper; always have additional materials to work on after tests and quizzes.
  4. When absent, you must make-up any missed quizzes or tests on the day you return.

    5. *****Failure to follow the above testing procedures will result in an automatic grade of "zero."
    Grading Policy
  1. Web Design Projects: 50%
  2. Tests: 25%
  3. Class Participation: 10%
  4. Homework: 15%
    Academic Integrity
    It is presumed that you will do all work in the course using the highest standards of integrity and honesty, as befits a Salesianum student. Copied assignments, plagarized code, or violations of testing procedures will result in the following sanctions:
  1. A grade of "0" will be given on the assignment.
  2. All students involved in copying assignments or cheating on a test will be penalized.
  3. Your parents willbe notified by the instructor.
  4. The Academic Dean will be notified by the instructor.
    *****Receiving a grade of 0 can seriously impact your quarter and final grade, possibly leading to failure for the quarter which would seriously impact your eligibility for participation in extracurricular activities (sports, plays, etc.).
What To Expect From Me
My goal in this course is to provide each student with a rewarding and exciting introduction to web page design. I will be available during, after class, and via email to answer any questions you may have. It is my hope this class will inspire you to continue to pursue an education in the field of web design.