Description

CT 310 is a one semester introduction to web development. Emphasis is placed on the essentials needed to create fully functional web sites including rich graphical content and dynamic content. The course will cover HTML, XHTML, Cascading Style Sheets and graphical content. Dynamic web pages will be developed using PHP. MySQL will be introduced as a means of managing website data. Students will develop their own dynamic web site able to manage transactions and show updates accordingly.

While there will be changes in Spring 2008 compared to Spring 2007, for background the Spring 2007 website has been archived.

 
Instructor:
Ross Beveridge
Office: 237 USC
Email: ross@cs.colostate.edu
GTA:
Crystal Redman
Location: E4 USC Room 200
Email: redman@CS.ColoState.EDU
Lecture Time and Place:
2:00-3:15PM, TR, Shepardson 120
Optional Weekly Recitations:
9:00-10:00 Mon, 12:00-1:00 Thurs, USC 310A

Prerequisites

The prerequisite for CT310 is CS200.

Textbook

Web Development & Design Foundations with XHTML, 4rd Edition, by Terry Felke-Morris.

The latest word from the Publisher is that this text will ship to CSU on January 18th. (01/16/08)

Grading

Here are the formally graded elements of the course and associated weighting:

Activity Weight
Quizzes (~10) 10 %
Homeworks (~5) 20 %
Projects (~3) 30 %
Midterms (~10) 20 %
Final Exam (~10) 20 %

Semester grades are determined by the weighted sum of points earned in each of these areas. Total points for each area are normalized so that the best possible score for the semester is 100. Typically 90 points or above earns an A, 80 to 90 points a B, and so on. While this is the typical grading procedure, the instructor reserves the right to make adjustments.

Homeworks, quizzes and exams will always be done individually and grades assigned on an individual basis. Projects will be done by teams (pairs) of students, and grades will be assigned jointly. However, the instructor reserves the right to assign unequal credit to members of a team if circumstances warrant. Project teams will be assigned at the discretion of the instructor.

Late and Makeup Policy

Midterm and Finals: Make-up exams are only given for extraordinary circumstances (e.g., illness, family emergency). Students must consult with the instructor as soon as possible, preferably before the start of the exam. Course examination dates are listed in the syllabus; be aware of them and plan accordingly.

Quizzes: No make-ups will be given for missed quizzes.

Homeworks and Projects: Unless otherwise specified, programming assignments are to be submitted electronically via RamCT. Details of how this is done will appear with the first assignment. Always check the assignment page for due dates; normally, programming assignments are due at 11:55 PM on the due date. Late assignments submitted within 48 hours of the time required will receive a 10% late penalty. Electronic submission is closed 48 hours after assignments are due; students not having submitted programs receive an automatic zero on the assignment.

Important Dates

First in class midterm Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Second in class midterm Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Final Exam Monday, May 12, 1:30-3:30pm

The midterms and final exam will be held in the same classroom as regular lectures. While no change to the midterm dates is anticipated, the instructor reserves the right to change these dates with a weeks notice.

Professional Conduct

All students are expected to conduct themselves professionally. We (the instructors and GTAs) assume you are familiar with the policies in the student information sheet for the department. Additionally, you are computing professionals, albeit perhaps just starting. You should be familiar with the code of conduct for the primary professional society, ACM. You can read the ACM Code of Conduct HERE.

We work to maintain an environment supportive of learning in the classroom and laboratory. Towards that end, we require that you be courteous to and respectful of your fellow participants (i.e., classmates, instructors, GTAs and any tutors). In particular: