Patrick Mahoney
City College
Room A17 E
(619) 388-3112
E-mail until 617/2008 - pmahoney@sdccd.edu.
After June 17, use the class WebCT E-mail to contact the Prof.

The instructor will NOT Add students to this CBTE-162 class.
Before the start of the class on June 17, Students will be added to this class by the SDCCD Online Office from the class waiting list as spaces open up. (As registered students withdraw). If the class is closed, add yourself to the Wait List!

There is 1 required book for this class. This book is available at City College bookstore, at KB Books, or at SDCCD Online bookstore.

Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 Revealed, [ISBN: 1-428-31964-6 @2008] by Sherry Bishop; Thompson Course Technology Publishing (Publish Date:8/20/2007; 544 pages; Softcover)

This textbook is available at City College bookstore, Room A-12, SD City College. [619.388.3548]. To see a City College Map with directions to campus, click this link. Check the City College Summer 2008 Schedule to see the Bookstore hours. The textbook should also be available from the KB Books Store located at 1045 14th Street [(619) 232-8398] next to City College. The textbook is also available from the SDCCD Online bookstore.

Each student should acquire this textbook before the start of this class on Tuesday, June 17. Students who do not have their textbooks in the first or second week of class will be at a significant disadvantage and should probably consider taking another class (rather than this one).
 

1. Getting Started with Dreamweaver
2. Developing a Web Page
3. Working with Text and Graphics
4. Working with Links
5. Working with Tables
6. Managing and Publishing a Web Site
7. Collecting Data with Forms
8. Using Cascading Style Sheets
9. Positioning Objects with Layers
10. Adding Media Objects
11. Creating and Using Templates
12. Working with Library Items and Snippets

Special Features Include:

Comprehensive step-by-step instructions

In-depth explanation of "Why" in skills

Creative projects for additional practice

Explains concepts with full-color visuals

Dynamic graphics, animation, Web Sites

Software, authoring tools, digital video

Required application software is Dreamweaver CS3. Special academic prices for the software are available from the US College Buy or the UCSD Bookstore. At US College Buy, prices ranged from $111 for Dreamweaver CS3 [a good price], $214 for CS3 Web Standard, $264 for CS3 Web Premium,$314 for CS3 Design Premium, to $519 for CS3 Master Collection. Lower advertised prices for Dreamweaver CS3 are available on some internet sites (Products not verified by the Prof). Check the price bargains out. You can NOT take this class without having access to a computer with Dreamweaver CS3 installed. Your will need this software from the first week of this class.

The Learning Resource Centers at San Diego City College, Mesa College, and Miramar College have computer labs available for student use. Some of the PCs at each center have Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash software available for use. Additional software, as described below, is also available on the LRC PC computers.

Additional Supporting Software Required:
In addition, you must have the following software installed on the computer you intend to use for class work.

• Basic Text Editor (Notepad for Windows, Simple Text for Macintosh)
• Adobe Reader v8.1.2 (free download from Adobe). Necessary to view/Print PDF files
• Flash Player v9.0.124.0 and Shockwave v11 Player (Download Web Players from Adobe)
• Java plug-in (Free Download from www.sun.com)
• File Compression Software
  • Windows XP and Vista have compressed folder capability
  • You may download a free version of the WinZip shareware from many sources (Download WinZip)
• Software for viewing Video files (should come with Windows or Apple Software)
• Apple Free QuickTime Player for Multimedia Files (Download Free QT Player. Do NOT Buy QuickTime Pro)

Hardware and Software:
To successfully complete this online course, you will be required to meet the minimum hardware and software requirements. View Hardware and Software Requirements.

Internet Browser:
You must use a supported Internet browser in order to successfully work in WebCT, the online course management system for this course. To see a list of supported Internet browsers, click here. Internet Explorer v7 is recommended

For this class. Students who do not have access to the equipment, software, and services necessary to take this course may use the resources at City College. Computers are available for use in the LRC (Learning Resource Center) Computer Labs. Also, similar resources at other SDCCD colleges, local public libraries, etc, may be available. Also, each student should make arrangements for an alternate computer station with an Internet connection to be utilized on those occasions when their primary computer system or Internet connection is unavailable. Be sure that your backup system is available during weekends.

You Must Plan for a Backup Work Station! Check it out.

Map of San Diego City College

This course provides a hands-on approach to planning, designing, and creating Web pages for an intranet or World Wide Web site. Students learn to use Dreamweaver, HTML, wizards and templates to create dynamic, interactive Web pages with hypertext links and video, graphics, and audio enhancements. This course is an introduction to web page design and creation using Dreamweaver. Students will learn to design, create, manage, and publish web sites on the Internet for personal use or business use. .

2 Units. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private colleges/universities

Attendance

You are required to put in 96 hours for this class, not including homework hours. In the online course, hours are determined by the work completed by the student. If you complete all of the required work, it is assumed that you have also met the minimum number of hours for the class. Dates and hours are also tracked within the online course. You must login and participate in course activities at least four times a week throughout the semester. A grade will be assigned at the end of the semester.

If, for any reason, you feel that you will not be able to complete the course, it is your responsibility to officially withdraw from the course by calling ClassTalk before the last drop date. Your instructor will not automatically drop you. If you do not drop, you will receive the grade which you have earned at the end of the semester (which will include zeros for all assignments after you disappear from the class).

IMPORTANT. Make sure that you have logged in at the beginning of each online course which you have enrolled in (within the first three days of the class) and read the syllabus thoroughly so that your instructor knows that you do intend to complete the course work in this class.
Each student is expected to login to the WebCT for this course frequently, read all e-mails, read all Discussion Board items from other students and the instructor, submit (upload through the Assignments page) regular homework, lab assignments, and projects and take regular online quizzes (through the Quizzes page).
Enrollment in college assumes maturity, seriousness of purpose and self-discipline. Every student is expected to fulfill the requirements of all classes for which they are registered. (See College Policy 3110).

This course is delivered 100% online. This course will be conducted in an accelerated pace with assignments, projects, and quizzes due on or before every Wednesday and Sunday throughout the summer session. Make sure to purchase the text prior to the 1st day of class since assignments and quizzes will be due in the first week of class. You must have access to a computer with Dreamweaver CS3 installed.

Attendance 

Students must log in to the course no later than June 19, 2008. Students who fail to log in on or before 6/19/08 @ 11:59 pm will be dropped.

 Computer Software

 This course requires that students have access to a computer with Dreamweaver CS3 software.

REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS:

1. Complete Online Application (for new SDCCD students). Go to Student Web Portal
   Receive registration appointment and instructions by email or mail.
   Register online at the Student Web Portal or
   by phone with ClassTalk, the District's phone registration system.
   ClassTalk (619) 624-2100
   ClassTalk HelpLine: City: (619) 388-3200 Mesa: (619) 388-2500 Miramar: (619) 388-7300
   Make sure you send in your tuition payment so that you don't lose your registration!
   Fees are $20.00 per unit for in California residents and $163 per unit for out of state tuition. The mandatory health service fee is currently $12 for the Summer 2008 .
   Order textbooks online. Visit our online bookstore.
   
2. Upon completion of registration with ClassTalk, and 10 days prior to the start of the semester, you will receive a postcard in the mail with login instructions.

You will not be able to login to your online course until 8 a.m. on the first day of the semester, June 17, 2008!!!
On the first day of class, go to: http://www.sdccdonline.net and click LOGIN.
Then click Log in to My WebCT.
Type your WebCT ID = 7-digit College Student Identification (CSID) number
Type your Password = mmddyyyy (birthdate with no hyphens, slashes, or spaces)
For example: 1010101 (CSID number used at registration)
 For example: 06231980 (password for birthdate June 23, 1980)
You must login to your online course the first week of the semester to avoid your enrollment being dropped

Course Schedule:
The SDCCD Online course schedule is also available on the Internet at: http://www.sdccdonline.net/schedule.htm

Prepare in Advance:

1. Make sure your computer is ready for the WebCT Vista course delivery system by completing the Browser tuneup. Disable pop-up blockers.
2. Become familiar with WebCT Vista Training.
3. Check the Frequently Asked Questions page.
4. Technical support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week via https://www.sdccdonline.net/help or call toll-free 866-271-8794

CBTE-162 is a demanding course which requires a lot of organized student effort on an almost daily basis. This is an online class, not a self-paced class. You are expected to login to this class at least four times a week. There are assignments and quizzes scheduled for each week. Late Work is Unacceptable! You must have regular access to a personal computer with Internet access and Dreamweaver CS3 software. You must also install the latest version of Adobe Reader, Flash Player, Shockwave Player. You must have the required textbook for the class. You must have a regularly-available internet connection. You must have access to the required software.

Students taking this class must be aware of school policies with respect to plagiarism and academic cheating. College Procedure 3100.3, [copies can be obtained in the Office of the VP, Student Services], describes the Academic and Administrative Sanctions for students who are found to be cheating. Several students have been removed from recent classes with appropriate sanctions for using someone else's work or allowing their work to be used by another. You must NEVER use another student's file! You must NEVER allow any of your files to be used by another student! Please be alerted in advance!!! No exceptions!!!

WebCT Student Orientations