Students are graded based on participation in discussion groups, assignments taken from the text book, and projects that demonstrate mastery of the materials. This section describes the different assignments and how points are distributed.
The following table shows the total points for the course.
| Assignment | Points | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction / Discussion Group | 100 | 100 |
| Chapter Assignments (14) | 25 ea | 350 |
| Projects (2) | 150 ea | 300 |
| Final Project (1) | 250 | 250 |
| Total | 1000 |
Letter grades are as follows:
| Points | Grade |
|---|---|
| >900 | A |
| 800-899 | B |
| 700-799 | C |
| <700 | F |
In lieu of face-to-face classroom sessions, participation is based on the quality and quantity of your constructive participation in the Discussion Board on Blackboard. Check Announcements and the Discussion Board at least once a week, preferably at the beginning of the week. To receive the full credit for participation, the student should make at least 10 posts to the Discussion group. If you have any questions and comments about the course design, Blackboard layout, or other course-related concerns not related to the assigned work, please send to me by email through Blackboard.
The assignments demonstrate mastery of the material covered by the reading. Each chapter of the 14 chapters in the book has an assignment associated with it. See Assignment Overview for more information.
Project 1 requires the student to create a basic web page based on existing content. Project 1 demonstrates mastery of the basic elements that make up a web page. See Project 1 for more information.
Project 2 requires the student to create the layout of a web page based on a wire frame diagram and a screenshot of a website. Project 2 demonstrates mastery of basic CSS formatting. See Project 2 for more information..
The Final Project is a a fully functional website that includes specified elements. This website will document how to use either a software application or a hardware device. This project demonstrates mastery of all course material. See Final Project for more information.
The exercises and projects in this class build upon the previous assignments, so it is extremely important for students to keep up with the schedule and not fall behind. Because emergencies can happen in life, a student can turn in one assignment during the semester up to three days late with no penalty if the student communicates with the instructor in advance of the due date. The highest possible grade for any other late assignment will be a 70% if turned in within 3 days after the due date. No credit will be given for assignments turned in more than three days late. The final project cannot be turned late.