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Daily from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Daily from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Course Description
This is an advanced course in creating dynamic Web content using DHTML, Cascading Style Sheets, and Web Scripting. In this class you will quickly learn, through hands-on examples, how to add exciting and dynamic, cutting edge features to your HTML pages and Web designs.
Course Requirements
This class requires that you have a working knowledge of HTML, some familiarity with Cascading Style Sheets, and some first-hand experience at Web page creation.
Course Goals
1. Students will learn a variety of methods for creating dynamic Web content.
2. You will also learn the advanced application of complex Cascading Style Sheet techniques.
3. And you will also develop a working familiarity with various methods of Web Scripting.
Reading Materials
All required reading will be provided online as part of the course. Students will not be required to purchase additional software, books, or materials.
Grading Policy
Students will be required to score an over-all minimum of 50%, or 250 points, for the class in order to receive a basic passing grade. Grades will be calculated based on Lessons submitted, Assignments and Quizzes completed, and regular participation in Class Forum discussions. You can score a possible 355 points for Assignments, and Quizzes completed. The remaining points are alloted for Lessons completed and postings in Class Forum discussions.
Class Outline
Dynamic HTML
Course Outline
Lesson One: Style Sheets and DHTML
CSS Controls
DHTML Standards
How The DOM Works
Lesson Two: Classes, ID's, Contextual Selectors, Element Positioning
Classes
Contextual Selectors
ID's
Positionable Elements
Lesson Three: The Document Object Models
Netscape Layer DOM
Layers and iLayers
Microsoft IE "All" DOM
Compatibility Issues
Lesson Four: Dynamic Styles, Positioning, and Events
Dynamic Styles
Dynamic Positioning
Lesson Five: Event Handlers, Scripting Functions, DHTML Examples
Dynamic Possibilities
Dynamic Examples
Lesson Six: Universal Document Object Model
Creating A Universal DOM
Using The Universal DOM
A Working Example
Class Format
This class is designed to be completed in six weeks. Students should plan on completing one Lessson, one Assignment, and one Lesson Quiz each week. Quizzes and Assignments will be graded based on accuracy and demonstrated understanding of the Lesson content.
Certificates
For this class, a Certificate of Merit will be issued for each student who completes all six Assignments. A Certificate of Class Participation will be issued for each student who posts 5 discussion items in the Class Forum. A Certificate of Academic Excellence will be issued to each student who completes all six Lessons. Finally, a Certificate of Outstanding Achievement will be issued to each student who completes all six Lessons and Assignments.
