CMST 386

Internet: An Advanced Guide

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Summary:

A study of advanced applications for the Internet and the World Wide Web. Focus is on Web page design, including features such as frames, animation, and cascading style sheets. Dynamic HTML and JavaScript are introduced. Assignments include publishing a Web page. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CAPP 386 or CMST 386.

Essentials:

Syllabus
Project 1: Frames and CSS
Project 2: JavaScript Programming
Project 3: Web Site Design

Slide Set 1: Frames
Slide Set 2: CSS
Slide Set 3: JavaScript Introduction
Slide Set 4: JavaScript Conditional
Slide Set 5: JavaScript Loop
Slide Set 6: JavaScript Functions
Slide Set 7: Forms - HTML & JavaScript
Slide Set 8: Dynamic HTML
SlideSet 9: JavaScript Objects and Arrays

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Text Books:

Java Script (The Definitive Guide) 3rd. Edition
Flanagan, David, ISBN#: 1565923928

		Tools: Text Pad Version 4 Feature filled shareware text editor. Designed to be used as a programming language or html editor. Optional dictionary can be installed and Clip Libraries to aid in C/C++ programming. Download My CSS Clip Library
		HTML Reference Help File A very complete description of HTML Version 4 tags and attributes. Contained in a windows help file which is very easy to use. Browser compatability is not covered.
		CSS Reference Help File An excellent reference to CSS properties and styles. Contained in a windows help file which is very easy to use. Browser compatability is not covered. See CSS Master Compatability Chart below.
		Microsoft JScript Reference in help file format Netscape Navigator JavaScript v1.3 Reference in HTML format.

		WinZip (Popular "Zipper" to create and open zip files)
		Macromedia Dreamweaver My recommended Web Creation Tool. Primary feature is that it is the only graphical web site development tool that it will not modify hand coded HTML code. A great eductational discount makes this the tool of choice for advanced web site creation.
		Paintshop Pro Best shareware graphics program. Valid for 60 days. Version 6 (15 MBytes) Version 7 (25 MBytes)
		Internet Browsers:
		Opera International Browser will be used for the class. It is the fastest and a very compact browser that complies with HTML standards.
		Netscape Communicator
		Microsoft Internet Explorer