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CAWT-170 - Website Development I - Teresa Pelkie

Course:Website Development I
Professor:Teresa Pelkie
Email:teresa.pelkie@canyons.edu
Format:
  • Online
Course Length:
  • 16 Week

Introduction

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My name is Teresa Pelkie and I will be your instructor for this course. I created my own business, WWW Sights, a website development company in 1996, developing websites for many local small business clients. I have taught classes in web development since 1999 at community colleges in San Diego County, and starting at Canyons in 2017. I am excited to be teaching this course and I look forward to working with you this semester!

Course Description

Introduces web site creation and remote web site administration using HTML, CSS, and FTP. Also includes related topics, such as information architecture, Internet infrastructure, security, and accessibility. Proficiency with Windows or Mac, the Internet, a browser, and a PC or Mac skills is assumed. Formerly CIT-170.

This 3-unit course introduces you to the creation of web sites using markup language and cascading style sheets (CSS). The markup language we will use is HTML5 (the latest version of the Hypertext Markup Language specification). We will also be working with CSS3 (the latest version of the cascading style sheet specification).

CAWT 170 is one of the courses required to complete an AS or Certificate of Specialization in Web Site Development or Web Publishing and Design offered by the Department of Computer Applications and Web Technologies (CAWT). This is the foundational course in the Certificate or AS course sequence and should be taken before any other courses in the program.

What to Expect in this Course

You will learn how to HAND code the HTML and CSS languages using an HTML editor, in addition to understanding how the code is used to structure and design a web page. You will learn how to upload a web site to a web server.

Types of Assessments

Quizzes, Discussion Board Assignments, Mostly Coding Assignments

Textbook Information

LEARNING WEB DESIGN A Beginner's Guide to HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Web Graphics 5th Edition by Jennifer Niederst Robbins O'Reilly Media

Web Style Guide, 4th Edition: Foundations of User Experience Design; https://webstyleguide.com/

Other Relevant Course Information

It is assumed that you know how to use a computer and organize files.


Additional Resources

Canvas

This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:

  • CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
  • CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password

Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.

Online Education

Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.

The Learning Center (TLC)

The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!

Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)

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Online Counseling

The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.

Management of Stress and Mental Health

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You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.

Veterans Resource Center

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Library

The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!

Last updated: 09/14/2021 Sub#: 620