Course Description

In Advanced Online Media, we will continue exploring Web design topics, moving more heavily into the area of development. The course will focus on application of these topics in the communication discipline.

The format of the class will be largely decided by the students. The goal is to spend several weeks going over new topics and doing exercises, then working on a group deliverable with the topic to be decided by the students. Instructor may choose to deliver some lectures and assignments online.

Objectives

Upon completing this course, students can expect:

Email

You must use an active Texas State email account.   Communication via Blackboard and/or TRACS uses your Texas State email, and the university is required to send grade information out only through the Texas State email system.   Contact the instructor, if you have questions.   Make sure you check your email on a regular basis, as schedule changes will be communicated there as well as on our course site.

Course Requirements

These requirements are subject to change during the 1st week of class as students provide input into the requirements. The final project will be graded in sections for individual and group contributions.

Attendance

You must attend class during the scheduled time each week. We will be covering advanced topics, and it will be difficult (near impossible) to catch up. Some lectures and assignments may be delivered online.

Academic Honesty

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication commits itself to the preparation of mass media professionals and scholars.   Such a mission demands the highest standards of academic honesty and integrity.   Violations of academic honesty, including but not limited to plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, collusion, deception, conflict of interest and theft, are not tolerated and can lead to severe penalties.   Disciplinary actions for violations of the standards for academic honesty are outlined in the Texas State Academic Honesty Statement, printed each year in the Student Handbook.   The policy is also available at http://www.mrp.txstate.edu/studenthandbook/rules.html#academic .

Note to Students with Disabilities

Texas State University seeks to provide reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities.   This university will adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws.   Students with disabilities who need special accommodations should contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS) at (512) 245-3451, and register with that office. ODS is located in Suite 5-5.1 at the LBJ Student Center.   If you are a student with a disability certified by ODS and you require accommodations in this class, it is your responsibility to notify the professor no later than the fifth class day of this semester so that accommodations can be discussed and promptly provided.

Instructor may notify you of changes or updates to policies in this syllabus throughout the semester.