CWB 221

COURSE SYLLABUS

1.	TITLE OF COURSE:	Technology Foundations for E-Commerce
	PREFIX/NUMBER:	CWB 221	CREDIT HOURS:	3
2.	PREREQUISITE:	None

3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:
	TEXT:
	SUPPLIES:
4.	COURSE DESCRIPTION:	Provides the student with thorough knowledge of e-commerce architecture, relational database management systems, and HTML and Network fundamentals.

5.	COURSE OBJECTIVES:
	By the end of the course, students will
	(A)	Describe how the e-commerce architecture model and key components function to support e-commerce applications
	(B)	Describe the benefits of the e-commerce architecture model as it pertains to an e-commerce business solution.
	(C)	Create HTML documents
	(D)	Test the functionality of HTML documents in various Web Browsers.
	(E)	Describe the network structure used in E-Commerce.
	(F)	List and define Network and Security Protocols.
	(G)	Describe e-commerce communication standards.
	(H)	Describe what a database is and list the major types of databases.
	(I)	Describe the database physical structure and list the major components.
	(J)	List the main database files used to start and control the database.
	(K)	Stop and start the database.
	(L)	Describe the database logical structure and list the major components.
	(M)	Create and modify database structures such as tablespaces and rollback segments.
	(N)	Understand an entity relationship diagram and be able to develop one from an information plan.
	(O)	Describe and list all the database objects covered in the course.
	(P)	Create and modify the database objects covered.
	(Q)	Utilize the database access fool, SQL (Structure Query Language) to obtain information from the database.
	(R)	Execute an explain plan for a SQL statement.
	(S)	Describe Java Technologies.

6.	EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
	The final course grade will include the following:
	Exams	70%
	Assignments	30%
	Assignments are due on the dates indicated. Late assignments will have 20% of the possible points deducted. Assignments more than two weeks late will receive zero points. All assignments must be turned in by the day of the Final Exam.
		Grading Scale Raw Score Range	Letter Grade
		90 to 100%	A
		80 to 89%	B
		70 to 79%	C
		60 to 69%	D
		0 to 59	F

Special Remarks:
1.	Attendance: College policy states that students may be dropped from enrollment when absent 20% of the scheduled class meetings. If enrolled from the beginning of the term, 15 hours will usually constitute 20% of a four-credit semester course, which meets five hours per week. Reinstatement procedures are described in the PCC catalog.
2.	Tardy Policy: A student who is late three times (enters classroom after the instructor has taken roll) will be charged with one full absence unless the student can provide valid reasons for one or more of these tardies.
3.	Assignments/Missed Exams: It is the student's responsibility, whether present or absent, to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments. If prior arrangements are made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of tests may be allowed. Late homework papers will not be accepted unless those same extenuating circumstances exist. Makeup of quizzes is to be at the instructor's discretion.

7.	COURSE OUTLINE
	A.	E-commerce Fundamentals
	B.	Application Server
	C.	Central Services
	D.	Presentation Layer
	E.	Data and Application Access Layer
	F.	System components
	G.	Using a Web Browser
	H.	HTML Editors
	I.	Minimal HTML Document
	J.	Creating a basic HTML Document
	K.	Creating Lists, Links, and Anchors
	L.	Adding Graphics, Background and Images
	M.	Creating Tables, Forms and Frames
	N.	Using Homesite and Dreamweaver
	O.	Modifying an Existing Product HTML File
	P.	Troubleshooting
	Q.	Network Protocols
	R.	Security
	S.	Security Protocols
	T.	Security Components
	U.	E-Commerce Communication Standards
	V.	Architectural Overview
	W.	Architectural Configuration
	X.	Installation and Configuration
	Y.	Business Object Builder Configuration
	Z.	Installation Verification

8.	METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
	To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
9.	ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
	The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
10.	ADA NOTICE:
	Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.