Minicourse Syllabus

1. Course Title & Description

“Web Technologies and Web Design for Beginners”

“Web Technologies and Web Design for Beginners” is a comprehensive minicourse designed to provide learners with foundational knowledge and skills in web design and development. Through a series of engaging modules, participants will explore HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and the Bootstrap framework, learning how to create visually appealing and functional web projects from scratch.

 

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Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

 

1. 1. Understand key HTML tags, CSS styles, and JavaScript functions.
   2. Apply best practices in web development, including responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
   3. Create interactive and visually appealing web projects using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
   4. Utilize the Bootstrap framework to streamline web development processes.

 

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3. Instructor Contact

Instructor: Tetiana Kolpakova, PhD, Associate Professor at National University Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic

Email: t.o.kolpakova@gmail.com

Office Hours: Available for consultations online Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EET. Please book time via email.

 

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4. Course Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course. It is suitable for beginners with no prior experience in web development.

 

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5. Technology Requirements

 

• • Access to a computer with an internet connection.
  • Web browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari recommended).
  • Text editor for writing code (e.g., Notepad++, Visual Studio Code, WebStorm).

 

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6. Grading Policy

Each activity is assessed on a scale of 0 to 100 points.

The contribution of each activity to the final grade is as follows:

 

• • Quizzes: 25%
  • Assignments: 50%
  • Final Project: 25%

A passing grade on this course is 70%.

 

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7. Late Policies

Late submissions will incur a penalty of 10% off maximum grade. Extensions may be granted in exceptional circumstances with prior approval from the instructor.

 

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8. Schedule of Instructional Events

All quizzes must be taken the same week when the module is being learned. 

 

• • Week 1: Module 1: Basic Syntax
  • Week 2: Module 2: Applying CSS Styles
  • Week 3: Module 3: Document Structure
  • Week 4: Module 4: Cross-Browser and Cross-Platform Coding
  • Week 5: Module 5: Interactive Documents with JavaScript
  • Week 6: Module 6: Bootstrap Framework
  • Week 7: Final project submission

 

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9. Academic Honesty/Integrity Policy

Plagiarism or any form of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. All work submitted must be original, and students are expected to write their own code. Borrowing code from open resources such as CodePen or GitHub without proper citation is not permitted and will be considered a violation of academic integrity. Any instances of cheating or unauthorized collaboration will result in disciplinary action.

 

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Last updated: May 2^nd, 2024

Note: This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. Any modifications will be communicated to the learners in advance.