Course Objectives
Students Outcomes and Method of Assessment
Student Expectations and Policies
Daily class Expectations
Academic Dishonesty
Software Piracy

Course Objective: The primary objective of this course is to instruct the student in the creation, maintenance, and presentation of World Wide Web pages on the Internet. The business perspectives regarding web page design and use will also be presented. Other outcomes emphasized and supported by this course are critical reading and thinking, inductive and deductive reasoning, problem analysis and definition, solution synthesis, and the transformation of data into information and use of that information for problem solving. A thorough understanding of these concepts will help prepare the student to use computers both throughout his/her college career and in the workplace.

Student Outcomes and Method of Assessment: Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have demonstrated the competencies stated below. Evidence of the attainment of these outcomes is provided by the successful completion of assigned problems and exercises and the course project, as well as exams. This course explicitly teaches the following general education outcomes: 1. Use logic and mathematical skills to create alternative solutions to problems, and to test and evaluate proposed solutions 2. Develop the ability to transform data into information, and dissemination of such, in the process of the business of managing information 3. Display ethical behavior and an understanding of its importance in the field of information collection, processing, and dissemination 4. Cultivate and demonstrate creativity and imagination and an understanding of aesthetics in the development and use of information systems and the process of transforming data into information. This course teaches the following major outcomes: 1. Demonstrate a practical approach to Web page design and Authoring using HTML 2. Demonstrate the concepts of identification, evaluation, presentation, and defense of alternative solutions to information, systems, and business problems. 3. Develop appropriate skills, understanding, and interest in the fast-changing, technical field of information systems. Understand the role of computers as tools in solving business problems.

Student Expectations and Policies: The primary sources of information will be the textbook and lectures. Other sources may include video presentations, guest speakers, internet URLs, library reserve works, or other ancillary material. Lectures will cover the main topics, but students will be responsible for all material covered and assigned in class.

Time Requirements: You will need to study/prepare every day since we move quickly through the application software. You may have some time to work during class, but you will complete most of the work outside of class time. A rule of thumb for college level classes is 2-3 hours outside of class in preparation for every hour in class. If you do not keep up, you will not be able to do either the daily work or the tests. It is much easier to fall behind than to catch up. Planning this time is your responsibility.

Attendance is required for all class sessions and tardiness is considered an unexcused absence for that day. FIVE OR MORE UNEXCUSED ABSENCES CONSTITUTE AN AUTOMATIC “F” GRADE!!! Students are advised to prepare for the materials to be covered in advance for classroom discussion. As an Upper Iowa University student you are expected to attend class regularly and promptly (i.e., on time!). You are responsible for all assignments, papers, and examinations even when you are ill or when representing the University officially off-campus. (p. 25, Upper Iowa University Bulletin) Arrangements for the completion of all assigned work must be made prior to the incurred absence, except in emergency situations. You must meet with your instructor in person if you are planning to be absent--voice-mail or E-mail to the above addresses in emergency situations. You MUST have permission to miss an exam; exams may be made up only with the permission of the instructor.

All late assignments will lose 10% per day. Homework should be neat, and must include your name, the date, the class number, and the lab/assignment number, and be word processed. Your work should be well organized and stapled if necessary.

This is a college course and students are expected to treat it as a precursor to the work environment. Remember, in the work environment your raises and promotions (i.e., your Grade) depend upon the evaluation you receive from your supervisor (i.e., your Instructor). Treat this course as if it were your career and you should do well. I prefer informal, interactive lecture sessions and strongly encourage class participation either in the form of asking or answering questions. Invariably, your question also helps others in the class. This is a hands-on class and you will be expected to work the full class period even if we have lab time. This is not permission to leave early. Your grade is affected by attendance. This class operates on a building block principle (or the Law of the Farm*), and what you learn today is necessary for doing tomorrow’s work.
(*See Stephen Covey’s work, e.g., Seven Habits for Highly Effective People.)

ADA: If you have a disabling condition that will require an accommodation in tests or class structure, please advise the instructor.

Daily Class Expectations:*

Before class, students are expected to:

1. Read the assigned materials, and

2. Complete the lab assignments.

During class, students are expected to:

1. Be logged onto the computer and ready to start when class begins,

2. Bring all needed materials to class, and

3. Follow along with the professor at all times. Do not attempt to jump ahead, try things on your own, or be in other applications.

* Attending class and doing the labs is no guarantee that you will pass this course. You must thoroughly master all computer skills so that you can perform well on both the lab assignments and the exams.

Academic Dishonesty
Instances of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. This applies to both tests and lab assignments. Students are expected to complete their own assignments and submit their own work. Students who use or provide others with access to computer materials will be held responsible for their actions. Discipline will be enforced according to the Academic Regulations set for in the Upper Iowa University Bulletin (p. 28).

Software Piracy Copying and distributing copyrighted computer software violates the Upper Iowa University copyright policy. There are also stiff civil and criminal penalties for software piracy. Software piracy is strongly discouraged. Don't copy that floppy.