Jim Clauson's CAPP 498D Course Syllabus

		Course Description:
		Hands-on experience designing and delivering professional Web content. Topics include using comprehensive tools and the latest technology to enhance the Web presence of a small business. Focus is on multimedia and interactivity. Online commerce and Internet security issues are discussed. Assignments include a comprehensive, 12 page web site development project. Prerequisites: CAPP 385 and 386, or equivalent.

		Course Materials:
		Required Books Author Books Publisher ISBN Niederst Web Design in a Nutshell O'Reilly 1-56592-515-7 Fleming Web Navigation O'Reilly 1-56592-351-0

		Course Objectives:
		After completing this course, you should be able to: review Web design characteristics and incorporate them into a comprehensive project identify, select, and implement sophisticated Web design features contrast Web utility software for a small-business Web site design an effective Web site for a small business develop and maintain a high-level Web site evaluate Web site designs and make recommendations for improvements

		Course Modules:
		This course consists of the following modules: Module 1: The Design Process Overview Module 2: Web Site Design Process Module 3: Making Your Site Accessible Module 4: Designing for Maintainability Module 5: Designing for E-Commerce Module 6: Near-Term Future of Web Technology

		Course Grading:
		CAPP 498D does not require a final examination. Your grade will be based on your execution of the assigned projects and your participation in conferences. The standard UMUC grading scheme is shown below: Grade Points 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 60-69 = D

		Course Project(s):
		The major project is a Web site which must include: a splash or entry page an 'About This Site' page explaining the basis for the site a privacy statement page a copyright statement page a site map page 5 additional html pages on at least two different levels below your splash page for 10 pages overall minimum viewer interaction (e.g., A form where your viewer can deliver information to you.) two javaScripts, with you choosing the purpose (e.g., automating last update notation) external, embedded and inline CSS a self search capability server side includes multi-media (e.g., audio clips, animated graphics) Sites shall be tested using the latest versions of IE, Navigator, and Opera - with formatting differences explained.

		Course Schedule:
		Please refer to the Web Tycho for scheduling specifics

		Course Facilitator:
		Jim Clauson, CyberEducator jim@jclauson.com

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