DMA C111 - XHTML & CSS
Scheduled Course Offerings
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| Fall 2010 | Spring 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Online | CRN 72166 Instructor: Elaine Rudis Jackson |
TBD |
| Indian Wells Valley | CRN 72167 Instructor: Suzie Ama Mondays 5:10 - 6:35 pm Room LRC 631 Note: This is a HYBRID class with an online learning component held concurrently between the IWV, Bishop, and Mammoth campuses using Adobe Acrobat Connect. Both online and on-site participation is required. |
TBD |
| Kern River Valley | Not offered | Not offered |
| ESCC Mammoth | CRN 72169 Instructor: Suzie Ama Mondays 5:10 - 6:35 pm Room 217 Note: This is a HYBRID class with an online learning component held concurrently between the IWV, Bishop, and Mammoth campuses using Adobe Acrobat Connect. Both online and on-site participation is required. |
Not offered |
| ESCC Bishop | CRN 72168 Instructor: Suzie Ama Mondays 5:10 - 6:35 pm Room 120 Note: This is a HYBRID class with an online learning component held concurrently between the IWV, Bishop, and Mammoth campuses using Adobe Acrobat Connect. Both online and on-site participation is required. |
Not offered |
Course Description
This course provides students with a foundation of XHTML skills with emphasis on code validation and semantic encoding. Students also learn how to control page appearance with cascading style sheets and will be introduced to microformats. of the software is required.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Define block and inline elements and classify XHTML elements according to each category. .
- Write valid and semantically correct XHTML code.
- Apply CSS concepts to the box model effectively.
- Write valid CSS code to control page appearance and layout. .
- Describe microformats and apply several types to web pages.
Course Requisites
Course Materials
You are required to obtain your software and textbook(s) prior to the start of the semester.
Software
- Plain text editor, such as Notepad, HTML Kit, BBEdit, or Dreamweaver's Code View (Microsoft Word is not acceptable)
- FTP program (such as WinSCP (free!), Smart FTP (also free!), WS-FTP, CuteFTP, FTP Explorer, Bulletproof FTP, Fetch for the Mac, or Dreamweaver's internal FTP function)
You'll find the best academic prices for software at http://www.uscollegebuy.com/0ab/asl.htm. Order early to ensure you have your software by the start of class.
Textbook(s)
Please see Cerro Coso's Book Nook site for required textbooks:
- First select the term, select the DMA checkbox, and click the Continue to Get Course Materials submit button.
- In the next screen, select the checkbox that corresponds to your class, and click the Continue to Get Course Materials submit button.
- You can order the book online through this site, or you can make note of the textbook and purchase it elsewhere. Be aware of the vendor's projected delivery time, and ensure that your book arrives prior to the start of class. If the book is backordered, choose another vendor that can deliver sooner.
Lynda.com Training
Certain instructors are offering Lynda.com training as an option to online students, either as a supplement to a software tutorial textbook or as an option in leui of software tutorial textbook. For some courses, instructors are opting to use Lynda.com training instead of textbooks entirely. The cost to students for Lynda.com at the academic price is $10 / month. Students should wait until the first week of class to enroll, to receive specific instructions for how to qualify for the discount. Specific instructions will be described in the course syllabus.
To find out if your instructor is requiring Lynda.com training, please see the Online Schedule Page, and choose the appropriate term. Scroll down to find your course, and click the course name to display the Course Information Page. The page contains other useful information about the class.