Syllabus

Department: Administrative Computer Technology

Course: POFT 1293–MICROSOFT FRONTPAGE 2003

Credit Hrs.: 2 Hrs. Hrs./Wk. Lec. 2 Hrs./Wk. Lab: 1

Instructor: Dr. Murat Tas Office: Nail Technical Center Room 207

Office Hrs: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday - 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Phone: 733-2432

I. CATALOG DESCRIPTION

FrontPage introduces students to Web page and Web site designs using FrontPage software. Practical applications are the focal point.

II. REQUIRED BACKGROUND

Prerequisite:   Ability to type by touch recommended

III. TEXTS AND OTHER REFERENCE MATERIALS

Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003: Complete Concepts and Techniques

Shelly, Cashman, Quasney  (ISBN: 0-619-20046-4) 

 IV. METHOD OF INSTRUCTION

                       A.        Structure-paced instructional method presented in textbook and accompanying instructor prepared Learning Activity Packet.

                       B.         Demonstration

                       C.        One-on-one explanation and problem solving.

                       D.        Student independent work

V. COURSE GRADE

Assignments..................................................................................................................... 50%

Includes software projects completed and outside classroom as listed on the assignment sheet.

 Tests............................................................................................................................... 25%

Two comprehensive written tests consisting of T/F, Multiple Choice, and Fill-in-the-Blank will be given.  

Comprehensive written test.

Back to Top

VI. COURSE CONTENT

This course provides intermediate coverage of the Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003 software. Topics include creating a FrontPage Web site using a template; adding a new Web page to a Web site; customizing and managing Web pages and images; creating a stand-alone Web page using a layout table; creating and using interactive forms on the Web; using frames to display the database interface wizard, and source control; and using a tracing image to create a Web page.

VII. COMPETENCIES

At the completion of POFT 1293, the student will be able to:

1. Create a stand-alone Web page; Use a layout table to design a Web page; Format layout cells in a layout table with rounded corners, shadows, and borders

2. List Web page design criteria, Add a new Web page to an existing FrontPage Web site and rename the Web page, Change the title and label of a Web page, Change the theme and set the background color for a single Web page, Insert a table on a Web page, Merge cells in a table and change table properties, Undo and redo actions in FrontPage, Insert a clip art image in a Web page and replace an image, Copy and paste items on a Web page, Add a heading and normal text to a Web page, Insert a horizontal rule, Add a link bar and a Photo Gallery component to a Web page, Print preview a Web page, Save a Web page with embedded images, Publish changes to an existing FrontPage Web site

3. Discuss the types of images used on the Web, Create and apply a custom theme, Expand an existing table, Add a hit counter, Add a shared border and change the navigation structure of a Web site, Copy and paste from a Word document, Insert bookmarks into a Web page, Display the Pictures toolbar, Modify image properties, Insert an AutoShapes drawing object in FrontPage, Create an image map hotspot, Use a graphical image as a hyperlink, Use FrontPage to create and view reports, Verify the hyperlinks in a FrontPage Web site

4. Describe forms and types of form fields, Describe available form handlers, Describe the methods and format used to submit form data, Manage files in Folders view, Modify a page title in Folders view, Copy and paste a page banner and a link bar, Hide the Folder List pane, Insert a form in a Web page and a table, Insert a table, text box, text area, and check box in a form, Insert a line drawing AutoShape in a table, Create a nested table, Insert a drop-down box, group box, and option button in a form, Modify form button properties, Choose a form handler, Modify HTML code directly in FrontPage

5. Describe frames pages and explain how they work, Use the Database Results Wizard, Use a custom SQL query, Use a frames page template, Save a frames page, Set an existing Web page as the initial page in a frame, Modify the size of a frame, Create a new Web page for the initial page in a frame, Modify the properties of a frame, Modify the properties of a frames page, Import files into an existing FrontPage Web site, Create hyperlinks to pages in a frame, Create a hyperlink to a whole page, Display the No Frames view, Print framed Web pages

6. Create a new folder in an existing Web site, Move files and folders into another folder, Convert a folder to a subsite, Open a subsite for editing, Set an existing page as the home page for a Web site, Use the default page as a hyperlink target, Use the Database Interface Wizard to create Database Editor pages, Apply a theme to a subsite, Publish a Web site and all subsites, Enable source control for a Web site and subsite, Check files in and out using source control, View the Checkout Status report

Back to Top

Attendance Policy

Monitored weekly via email. Students accumulating excessive absences (2) may be withdrawn from the course without further notification. Your weekly e-mails should keep pace with the schedule of Lab work described on the Assignments Due page, and is to include the labs you have completed in the current Projects. If you do not complete a project at the assigned time, you must still e-mail me on the day the Project is due for attendance purposes, otherwise you will be marked absent.

You will also include Projects as attachments to the email sent weekly.

Academic Dishonesty Policy

Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting in an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. For additional information refer to the "Student Code of Conduct" in the San Antonio College Bulletin.

ADA Statement for Students Requiring Special Accommodations

As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, if accommodation is needed, students must make the request through the Office of Disabled Student Services, CAC 124C, Phone: 733-2347.

No Tutorial Service on Internet Courses

Tutorial help is not available on the Internet Courses.

Back to Top

San Antonio College | Alamo Community Colleges | Administrative Computer Technolgy

Course Home