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Course Objectives |
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This course is an introduction to, and an exploration of, XHTML* and related technologies. The largest portion of the course will be devoted to the structure of XHTML itself, but we will also explore the following elements of Web Publishing:
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Grading Policy |
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Attendance | : |
Online students are required to keep up with—and contribute weekly to—the WebCT Message Board. Some weeks, I will ask pointed questions, or direct you in some activity that requires a followup answer. Timely answers to these questions/directions will fulfill the weekly "attendance" obligation and add to your attendance grade (up to 6 points out of 16). I will also grade your presence on the message board on two other criteria. All three criteria are listed here: Timely (within one week) answers to "This Week's Discussion" : 6 points The number of messages you READ (Yes, I can tell.) : 4 points The number of messages you POST (more is better) : 6 points The attendance grade will be handed out twice: 8 points at midterm
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Grading Curve | : |
There is no curve. All extra credit points are extra. If you get 80
points in this class, you get a B—even if someone else in the class
gets 190 points. (S)he gets an A, and you still get the B. |
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Makeup Policies | : |
Makeup exams will be offered for DOCUMENTED EMERGENCIES. Assignments CANNOT be made up. However, assignments can be
turned in late (within one week of the original due date) for less than
full credit. See "Late Assignments Policy" below.
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Late Assignments Policy | : |
If you foresee trouble with a particular due date, and you alert me well in advance, we can try to make alternate arrangements. (Often, "alternate arrangements" will mean an alternate assignment.)
If you experience difficulty uploading an assignment, email me. If I can confirm problems with Valencia's network, I'll let the due date slide a bit for the people who sent the email. Don't stop trying to upload, however. Many network problems
are repaired after 30 minutes or so. |
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Faculty-Initiated Withdrawal | : |
If you miss "This Week's Discussion" twice in a row, I may decide to drop you from the class for lack of attendance. I may also decide to drop you if you miss "This Week's Discussion" three times during the semester (not necessarily in a row). This may be your last warning. Remember, missing roll call also hurts your attendance grade, and thus, your overall grade. |
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Responsibility | : |
You are responsible for your own work. Please
understand both halves of what I am saying here:
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