This course provides a working knowledge of web page design and construction using headings, lists, links, images, image maps, tables, forms, frames, and scripts.  It is designed to be practical and provide experience designing and implementing the concept of a page on the internet.

Entry Level Competencies:
The student must be able to read and write at a college level.  You should know how to use the windows operating system, including Notepad and Windows Explorer.  In addition, you should have successfully completed ITE 115 (IST 117) or ITE 131(IST 127).

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

• Explain technical aspects of the Internet pertaining to Web Page Publishing;
• Describe the processes involved in establishing content on the World Wide Web;
• Apply current Internet publishing standards when developing web page;
• Utilize Web Page enhancements and extensions beyond the basic standard. 

The required textbook for this course is:

• Site Development Foundations - Version 1.1 , by Prosoft Learning - Thompson Publishing - ISBN - 978-159-3021689. 
• The data files that are needed to complete the homework exercises are included on a CD that accompanies the textbook. 

For information on how to order your textbooks, go to http://eli.nvcc.edu/books/

Call before going to a campus bookstore to make sure the materials are in stock. If you don't see what you need, ask for assistance. Each bookstore has a separate section for ELI courses. Print this page and take it with you to avoid confusion.

Additional Software & Hardware Requirements

• Text Editor - NotePad or Text Pad 
• Netscape Navigator 4 (or higher) and Internet Explorer 4.0 (or higher). 
• A 486/66 PC (Pentium recommended) with at least 16MB of RAM (24MB Recommended) and enough room on your hard drive for a full installation of Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer. 
• A monitor set up for at least 256 colors and 800 x 600 resolution.

Your course grade will be determined by the tutorial assignments and exams, according to the following points:

There are 4 proctored exams in this course. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

I am here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact me when they do:

E-mail : pworthington@nvcc.edu
Telephone: (703) 878-5630

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.