Lab 1 for CIS 228, Lehman College, CUNY, Fall 2008

General Information About the Lab

The department has the following policies for the lab:

There is no eating or drinking in the lab.
Due to restricted class sizes, children are not allowed in the computer labs.
Do not waste paper-- only print files that directly relate to the class.
Do not enter the lab until the scheduled class time. If the lab is open before class time, it is because another class is using it or for maintenance.
Always log out and turn off the monitor when you leave the lab.

Getting Started

First, turn on the computer-- the button is in the front. The monitor should also come on, if it doesn't, the button for it is also in the front. It will take a few moments for the computer to get started. Some machines in the department are set up as dual boot. If yours is, you will then see a RedHat logo on the left hand side of the screen, and the words linux and win in a white box on the right. Choose win and hit return. These machines are "dual-boot," with both Linux and Windows. By choosing win, the machine will boot up under the Windows operating system.

Starbuzz Webpage

Before starting the Starbuzz webpage, download the files provided on the book's webpage to a floppy drive or USB keychain. The book's website is:

http://headfirstlabs.com/books/hfhtml/index.php

The goal is to create a webpage for Starbuzz Coffee Shops. We'll follow the book's directions. Here's an outline:

Create an HTML file using Notepad or TextEdit (see p 12-15 if you need directions).
Type in the CEO's mission statement (either from p 27 or overhead screen) and save as mission.html in a new folder starbuzz (best done on your floppy or USB drive, since the machines are regularly cleaned of files). See p 18-19 if you need help creating directories and saving files.
Open your new webpage in a browser (see p 20).
The initial version has no structure, so, add in the HTML tags discussed in class to format page with title, paragraphs and headers.
Display your webpage again, by using the "Open File" menu item again or using the reload button.

All-About-Me Webpage

The final activity for today's lab is to build a webpage with information about you. It should include:

Your name (and preferred nickname, if any)
Your preferred email
Your major (and minor, if any)
Your expected graduation date
Your past computer experience

You should use HTML to structure the page and at least 3 CSS commands to provide style.

Submitting Your Lab

Show your webpages to Professor St. John, before leaving the lab today. Also, print out the page with your name and give it to her before leaving.

Logging Out

Before leaving the lab, you need to log out and shut down your computer. Remember to pick up any files you sent to the printer and to take any personal belongings. It is difficult to get back into the lab later (since it's locked when not in use), so, it's worth making sure you haven't forgotten anything.

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