Covers basic Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) fundamentals. Topics include using Dreamweaver and Firefox web developer add-on tools, bulletproof page layouts, and applying CSS presentation to content with known structure. Addresses how to design for mobile devices using RWD (formerly CIM 272 and CIMW 240).

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Construct web pages using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) properties to control typography, colors, tables, page layouts, positioning, margins, padding, borders and backgrounds.
2. Choose and apply colors and backgrounds to web pages.
3. Use existing content with structure and apply CSS presentation.
4. Apply browser resets, and CSS hacks/tricks to existing web pages.
5. Develop validated CSS and HTML web pages.
6. Analyze existing web pages using Mozilla Firefox web developer add-on tools.
7. Design web pages using Dreamweaver.
8. Identify CSS3 features for border radius, text shadows and gradients.
9. Analyze RWD topics of Fluid Grid Layout, HTML5, and CSS3 media queries

1. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to construct web pages using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) properties to control typography, colors, tables, page layouts, positioning, margins, padding, and borders.
2. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to understand the basic organization of a responsive web page.
3. Upon completion of the course student will be able to create a web page using CSS3 properties of background and gradient.

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This is point-based grading system, you have two source of points Canvas and your cim web page assignments. Each web page assignment is worth 10 points, canvas points are both discussion boards posts each worth 10 points/each and 8 or more quizzes, each quiz has its point value labeled, they vary between 10 to 16 points per quiz. The table below represents the points you need for the corresponding lettter grade. Nota Bene, we have a lot of possible points ~190 web page and ~168 possible canvas points; So this is a class you can get an A for effort. When sending e-mails, make sure you include cimw140 or CSS in subject line. Academic Integrity is critical to passing this course. Using AI to complete work is a violation of academic integrity. Failure to abide by academic integrity can result in a failing grade. For further information on academic integrity consult UCSD Professor Elkan's Written Description., AI policy and cim site policy. Academic work, especially criticism and research, involve using the work of other writers, researchers, and artists. Students need to know they are allowed to use this material, so long as they supply attribution. In addition, if you use the work of any other writer, researcher, or artist, even an image from the Internet, you need to provide attribution and ensure you are modeling fair use. Refer to the Creative Commons page for further information. The course grade will be calculated from:

Web Page Points (190 possible - 10points/web-page-assignment)	Canvas Points (168 Possible)	Grade
120	120	A/Credit/ P Pass
90	90	B/Credit/ P Pass
60	60	C/Credit/ P Pass
40	40	D/No Credit/NP
Less than 40	Less than 40	F/No Credit/NP

Tips for Taking Quizzes or Tests

• Before you take the quiz, notice the time limit and number of attempts allowed.
• Make sure you first watch the relevant webcasts, take notes on viewgraphs and review notes.
• Arrange your schedule so you will not be interrupted.
• You may want to post a "Do Not Disturb" sign outside your door or computer area.
• Make sure your Internet connection is reliable for a continued connection while taking the quiz.
• Use a desktop or laptop instead of a phone or tablet to take the quiz, and with hardwired (LAN) connection if possible.
• Log on early - avoid waiting until the last minute!
• Be sure to read all instructions carefully
• Avoid waiting until the due date. It could affect your grade!
• Contact your instructor via the Canvas Inbox immediately if you experience any problems while taking a quiz.

 

is the student's responsibility to officially withdraw (drop) from the class through Admission and Records or MySite. However, Instructor may drop, "No-Show" students under any of the following conditions:

1. During the first week of this course, you are required to participate or you may be dropped from the course. You must at least login to canvas before the end of the first week. Reminders will be sent to school email accounts.
2. As part of the read me first canvas module you are required to introduce yourself as part of the welcome announcement discussion board.
   If you have any challenges with the two above tasks during the first week, please notify me as soon as possible so we can get you started!
   
3. Students who have not completed at least 1 assignments two days before the drop without W grade.
4. By the last date to add with APC code, you must login to canvas, complete the orientation quiz and any corresponding assignment.
5. Students who have been emailed a drop warning and don't attempt the stated work.
6. Students who have not completed at least 50% of the work  by two days before the drop with W grade.
7. When in-class sessions are present, students who miss 2 or more class sessions or the very first onsite in-person class session.
   
8. Throughout the semester, I will review your participation and assignments. If you have not participated or logged in within the previous 10 days, you can be dropped from the course. It’s your responsibility to notify me if you have any challenges as soon as possible. It is also your responsibility to drop the course if you feel you can no longer participate and complete the course.

Consult current schedule for exact dates.

Sometimes you get a grade that you don't like, usually for one of the following reasons:

1. There was a clerical error  (i.e., the points were added up wrong).
2. You think you did something right, and I think you did it wrong.

If you discover a clerical error, tell me immediately. The following Statute of Limitations will apply: You have one week from the day any graded assignment or test is returned to you to appeal the grade you received. After one week, I will assume that you believe the grade you got is the correct one. After one week, grades are unchangeable, fixed, and permanent

Students with disabilities are entitled to appropriate accommodations.  This course meets the requirements outlined in the accessibility checklist and universal design grid provided by Special Services. The Web pages, video presentations, textbooks, and class materials used in this course are accessible to students with disabilities. If you have specific disabilities requiring accommodations, let your instructor know the first 10 days of the semester so that your learning needs may be met and for referral to the Special Services office where documentation of your disability will be provided to receive services and accommodations.  The Special Services Office is in the Student Services Center, Room 113.

This is an on Online - distance educational course.

The weekly Canvas announcement will concisely summarize what you need to complete each week. The assignment page provides a detailed course guide. Work on all assignments one at a time, in the order they are listed. At the start of the course weekly welcome announcement will be sent to your Saddleback e-mail address. For a due date summary of the entire course consult the schedule.

Regular effective contact between the Professor and student is required for success. This class we will have weekly videos, web-casts and frequent emails (several per week), will post threaded discussion on important e-mails. In the past students seem to prefer the email communication over discussion board. The assignment page is very detailed on purpose it specifically address many of the questions raised in the past. When required actual phone calls will be made. and instructor does offer in-person help. In addition to in-person help we have 24/7 access to webcasting software. With webcasting software instructor/student can share screen and provides VOIP (Voice over IP - Internet) interactive connections.

Personal Help Coaching Counseling

Besides being available to help with this class, if you need help navigating classes, what technology to learn and/or completing a certificate, you can always send me an email. In addition, to myself we also have success coach Victor Valadez and team counselor Jennifer Rachman.

General Help

Saddleback college also offers more individualized DE help at Canvas, login, or general Technical Support
The canvas site has two important links for help: student guides, and browser support (I don't recommended working on this class from a smartphone),

 

Other than Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) directed auxiliary aids and academic accommodations, the use of any electronic listening or recording device in any classroom is prohibited without the explicit prior consent of the instructor (CA Ed Code Sec. 78907). It is in violation of South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) policies (BP 5401 & AR 5401) which address student conduct. It is also a crime to record any private communication, such as a classroom lecture, without the consent of all parties to the conversation (Cal. Penal Code § 632). Violation of such rules may result in disciplinary action