1. FOOD, DRINKS, CANDY, and GUM are prohibited in the classroom at all times
2. All PHONES and PAGERS must be turned off before entering the classroom. (Obtain the phone number in your classroom and give out for emergency purposes only!!) Should your phone or pager sound during class, you will be asked to leave the classroom and will not receive credit for that day. (It will count as an absence)
3. CHILDREN/GUESTS may NOT come to class with you.
4. Attendance - Follow rules as set by the ROP (See absence policy sheet.)
5. It is your responsibility to keep track of your absences and makeup hours. Acceptance of hours during the week before a quarter's end is at the discretion of the instructor.
6. Computer Hardware is expensive and should be treated with respect.
7. Do not bang on the keyboard, switch or move equipment (especially mice and keyboards), unplug any cords, or stack books or other items on any of the equipment.
8. Safety - Please keep all aisles clear of books, book bags, etc. Be careful when backing up chairs.
9. Follow instructions you receive in class. Do not explore directories or drives, download from the Internet, alter configuration of the computer system, install games or any other software, or try to copy programs. Software is subject to Copyright laws. If you are found to be responsible for introducing a virus or tampering with a computer in any classroom, ROP has the right to drop you from the class.
10. All students must sign and agree to MVROP's Internet policy. No downloading or printing from Internet without Instructor's permission. NO PERSONAL E-MAIL USE
11. Save all files before logging out and make sure you are saving your files to your assigned folder and not on the hard drive. Unauthorized files and directories will be removed without warning. PLEASE do not delete other student's files or folders.
12. Clear your workspace when you leave. Dispose of all scraps of paper.
13. Do not bring in any disks or programs from home or elsewhere. FLOPPY DISKS are not to be used unless you have instructor's permission.
14. Show respect for your fellow students. Keep voices low. Loud conversation makes it difficult for others to concentrate and is inconsiderate and unprofessional.

Violating class rules affects the work ethic and will have an
effect on your final grade.

Course Description

This is a one-year, 20 units, entry-level course. Classes meet two hours per day at the MVROP Center for formal classroom instruction and lab work. First quarter studies include Introduction and Basics of E-Commerce where students will be introduced to and learn the basics of E-Commerce Marketing. Students will learn about corporate imaging, target audience, browser limitations, Internet graphics and color, security, hosting, off and on-line marketing and advertising, search engines and meta tags. Second quarter covers E-Commerce Internet Start-up where students will develop a company and product line concept. After creating a site map and storyboards, students will design and publish a multi-page web site with graphics photos and interactive online forms. Third quarter study includes E-Commerce Storefront, where students will create and launch an on-line store. They will add products to the shopping cart database and link the store to their company web site. Students will become familiar with customer service issues, accepting payments online, establishing a merchant account, securing a site for Internet transactions, adding traffic tools and preparing meta tags for search engine registration. Fourth quarter will cover E-Marketing and students will learn about E-Commerce and marketing an Internet company by preparing and launching an E-Marketing Plan. This plan will include marketing tools such as: E-mail Marketing, E-zines, Contests and Banner Ads. Students will be introduced to the use of music on the web and developing an on-line resume/portfolio. Throughout the year, team and group activities are planned. Students will also learn and practice office protocol and work ethics.

Grading Policy

Written Assignments 25%

Quizzes, Exams 15%

Skills (Projects) 50%

Subjective Evaluation (Work Ethic and Attitude) 10%