Introduction to Course MMIS 656 Web Design Technologies

MMIS 656 / Introduction to Course2 Introduction James T. Dollens, Ph.D. Adjunct Professor Contact  Website 

MMIS 656 / Introduction to Course3 My Background BS Mathematics MS Computer Science Ph. D. (Information Systems) Industry experience  Software and Management Consulting. Research Interests: Information systems security

MMIS 656 / Introduction to Course4 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

MMIS 656 / Introduction to Course5 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.

MMIS 656 / Introduction to Course6 Approach Web Design Overview Client-side Technologies Server-side Technologies Comprehensive Project

MMIS 656 / Introduction to Course7 Not Part of this Course Graphic design and composition Browser incompatibility Image file formats and creation Complex application programming

MMIS 656 / Introduction to Course8 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)

MMIS 656 / Introduction to Course9 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.

MMIS 656 / Introduction to Course10 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.

MMIS 656 / Introduction to Course11 Textbook Author: Niederst, Jennifer Title: Web Design in a Nutshell, Third Edition (February 2006) ISBN#: Additional reading material is provided via the course website.

MMIS 656 / Introduction to Course12 Assignments and Grading 9 Programming Exercises 75 Final Project25 Total100

MMIS 656 / Introduction to Course13 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, userid only), and assignment number on each paper submitted.

MMIS 656 / Introduction to Course14 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.

MMIS 656 / Introduction to Course15 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 indicating completion of an exercise.

MMIS 656 / Introduction to Course16 and Class Forums The best way to contact me for questions and problems is: When you send an , please include the following information  Name and Course # A forum thread will be established for class discussion. I will monitor this regularly.

MMIS 656 / Introduction to Course17 Course Website All course materials will be available via the course website: The login and password ed 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.