Computer Science (CSCI)
Department
College of Engineering, Computer Science, & Construction Management
(ECC)
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CSCI 465 Self-Paced Distance Education |
Instructor: Dr. Judith Challinger
| Office Hours | see my homepage for current information |
| Office Location | OCNL 221 |
| Office Phone | (530) 898-6357 |
| Department Fax | (530) 898-5995 |
| judyc@ecst.csuchico.edu | |
| Web | www.ecst.csuchico.edu/~judyc |
Course Information
Prerequisite: C- or better in CSCI 311 Algorithms and Data Structures
Required Textbook:
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Internet & World Wide Web How to Program, Third Edition |
Course Description: This course is a comprehensive introduction to the major technologies used in the construction of interactive web sites. Emphasis is placed on the standards used to define the structure, style, and behavior of web pages, and the protocols used for the exchange of data between client and server. Both client and server side implementation methods are covered using a variety of programming and scripting languages for the creation of dynamic web pages in multi-tier web applications.
Topics include:
Online Materials: Available via your CSC Portal account: 
Attendance: You will be held responsible for all material covered in lectures, reading assignments, and programming assignments.
Grading: Your grade will be based on the following:
| Assignments | 40% |
| Quizzes | 10% |
| Midterm | 20% |
| Final | 30% |
Assignments: There will be multiple programming assignments. You should familiarize yourself with the programming assignment expectations. Graduate students taking this course are required to complete an additional assignment.
Quizzes: There will be several quizzes, which you will be required to take online.
Exams: There will be one midterm and a final, both of which you will be required to take online.
Final Grade Assignment: Your letter grade will be based on the percentage of the available points you earn in the course, as follows (grad students are only assigned A-C or F):
Percent Grade University Definition [96-100] A Superior Work [90-96) A- [87-90) B+ Very Good Work [83-87) B [80-83) B- [77-80) C+ Adequate Work [73-77) C [70-73) C- [66-70) D+ Minimally Acceptable Work [60-66) D [0-60) F Unacceptable Work
Standards and Policies:
Dr. Challinger will adhere to the policies published by the University with respect to such things as adding and dropping courses, and grading policies. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with these policies. You will find them in the catalog under Academic Policies and Regulations.
“The students, faculty, administrators, and staff of CSU, Chico are committed to a culture of honesty in which members of the community accept responsibility to uphold academic integrity in all they say, write, and create.”
It is your responsibility to understand the definition of academic integrity, and conduct yourself accordingly. More information is available from Student Judicial Affairs.
All assignments in this course are to be done independently. No collaboration is permitted.When in doubt, ask your Professor! Infractions of this nature will be vigorously prosecuted by Dr. Challinger and the College of Engineering, Computer Science, & Technology. ALL infractions will be reported to Student Judicial Affairs.