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Web Development 1
DIG2100C
Term 20123 Reference No. 427628
This class is fully online with no class meetings on campus

Faculty Introduction

Faculty Introduction
My bachelor's and master's degrees are in Business Education. I have been teaching at Broward College for 35 years. I began working with PCs when they were first developed, in 1981 (and I am still learning). After finding out what computers could do, I helped develop many of the computer application courses at the college. In addition, I developed and revised the Digital Media/Multimedia Technology A.A.S. degree (from an AS to an AAS and now back to an A)S, as well as the Advanced Technical Certificate in Multimedia Web Development and two Technical Certficates. After having extensive training in computer applications, what I do know about learning and computers is that you will be continually learning. What you know today will change almost by tonight. It is an exciting, interesting, and creative field. With this course, you are on your way to becoming a web developer. There is much to learn, so be ready to enjoy and work toward your goals.

Course Description

The student will learn the basics of creating a web site and will progress through the processes of analysis, design, development and implementation of complete web sites using HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) with text editors and WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) web editors. This course includes: Introduction to the WWW, Web Programming with XHTML, layout and structure of web sites, CCS, page layout with CSS, forms, multimedia and interactivity, web promotion and brief intro to Javascript & Ecommerce. Websites will be created using XHTML and CSS. You are probably asking yourself why learn how to create web pages with XHTML instead of using other web editors. In order to use the editors you will need to know the code to correct your errors. Many employers test potential employees on the code. Taking this course will enable you to know how to create web pages with code and apply this knowledge to any editor.

Methods of Instruction

"This is a 3-credit hour fully online course. Normally, a 3-credit hour on-campus course would meet once each week (during a 16 week term) for a total of 3 hours per week or 48 hours per term. In this class, we will meet only online, and you will engage in structured out-of-class or online activities. These online activities will include graded assignments, graded projects, and graded online quizzes.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course the student will demonstrate the ability to:
  • Define and discuss World Wide Web and Web browsers on the Internet, versions of HTML, and identify the tools for creating XHTML pages.
  • Search the web for multimedia tools and web sites with good and bad design.
  • Create XHTML pages.
  • Add special characters, lines, and graphics.
  • Create a hypertext document and links between documents.
  • Link to other documents on the Internet.
  • Design web pages with graphical elements.
  • Design page layout with cascading style sheets.
  • Design XHTML forms.
  • Design web pages with multimedia and interactivity.
  • Discuss E-Commerce, web promotion, and Javascript.
  • Test sites in browsers and debug errors.

Course Requirements

This is a beginning course in web development. You will need to know how to copy files, upload files and use the Internet.
  • New to e-learning? Review the student videos and general information about online learning at the Broward College Online website before enrolling in any online or blended course.
  • Before enrolling in an e-learning course review, computer requirements.
  • Hardware or Software Requirements specific to your course (if different from the BC standard)
  • No on campus meetings. All coursework is online.
  • All students must obtain their BC email address. It is used for course login.

Course Materials


Course Requirements
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None

 Texts: Web Development & Design Foundations with XHTML, 5th edition, by Terry Felke-Morris, Pearson Education. ISBN-10: 0132122707 | ISBN-13: 9780132122702. The books will be available at the bookstore on South Campus or (you may order them from any source you choose online). You do not need to purchase an access code to enter the online course. In addition, you will need to purchase Don't Make Me Think 3rd edition by Steve Krug, ISBN 0-7897-2310-7. This book is a valuable read for web usability.

You will need access to the Internet (from your home; labs in Bldg. 70, South Campus when labs are available (see hours posted outside classroom); or LRC labs on each campus. You will also need to check your web sites in Internet Explorer, FireFox, Safari, and other browsers. If you don't use these, you can download copies to view your files. Because browsers show code in different ways, it will be important for you to view your files in both. You can also check your code in AOL if that is your browser. The browsers will be discussed. You will be using XHTML tags to create your web sites. You will need an editor which does not place unnecessary codes in the files. You will use Notepad on the PC platform; Apple users will use TextEdit. You will need to submit the files as zipped (archived) files which you will learn how to do, in the course, if you are not familiar with zipping files.
What will you do in this course?

  1. Complete exercises from your online Tutorials and book as assigned.
  2. Participate in online discussions.
  3. Research multimedia libraries to use in web sites,
  4. Create 2 web sites with XHTML and CSS.
  5. Complete other assignments as required.
  6. Test the sites in browsers.
  7. Critique websites with good design and code.
  8. Take online objective tests on XHTML, CSS.

How to Register for this Course

To enroll for the course, go to: myBC website. You must pay for the course before you will be able to log into the course.

Information Contact

Email: slambert@broward.edu
Professor Suzanne Lambert, Digital Media/Multimedia Technology
BellSouth Telecommunications Endowed Teaching Chair 2006-2009 Broward College, South Campus
Building 70, Office R 208
7200 Hollywood/Pines Boulevard
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Office Phone:  (954) 201-8967 Dept. Phone: (954)201-8841
Discussion and Mail are available within the course. If you have a question, post it there so that other participants or I can answer. If you have a personal question you wish to ask me, before the class starts, send the question to the email listed above. Make sure you place "online DIG2100c" in the subject line.

How to Access this Course once you are Enrolled in this Course

Note: The actual class is completely online with no scheduled class meetings. Everything is done online. I am sure you will enjoy the course as much as I do! Classes begin May 7, 2012. The official start date for your section of this course is May 9. The course web site will be ready on or before that date. The course will be released to you the week of May 7. You will not be able to begin the course before May 7, 2012. However, you can begin to read Steve Krug's Don't Make Me Think. Only students that are officially registered and paid for this section of the course can login to this course. There may be a delay of up to 20 minutes from when a student registers and pays before BConline login is activated.
  • Your BConline User Name is the same as your BC email ID.
  • Your BConline password is the same as your BC email PIN code.
  • If you need login information, obtain BC email user ID and PIN code before attempting to login to BConline.
  • The BC email address site, click on "ID Lookup," then enter your Student # (or INTL Student ID#) and PIN code (2 digit birth month and 4 digit year). Write down your email ID (not the @mail.broward.edu part), which is your BConline User Name.
Links to help students get connected to BConline course(s)
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