Microsoft Expression Web 2007: Level 2

Overview

Microsoft� Expression� Web 2007 has made it possible for you to create standard compliant websites that are aesthetically appealing. Microsoft� Expression� Web 2007 also makes it possible for you to design websites that are highly interactive and dynamic. In this course, you will create a fluid designed website and add dynamic features to make it engaging to the users. Course Objectives

You will create an interactive and a dynamic website using Microsoft� Expression� Web 2007. Prerequisites

Students should have taken the Microsoft� Expression� Web 2007: Level 1 course from or have equivalent knowledge. Recommended, though not required, is the Microsoft� Access 2007: Level 1 course. Also, knowledge of XML, database concepts, and ASP.NET would be helpful, but not required.

Target Student

This course is designed for students with fundamental competency in using Expression Web for designing web pages and adding content and simple functionalities into them, and those who need the skills to use Expression Web to design a website with enhanced functionality and usability. Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

create the layout of a website.

create and manage layers.

design forms to submit and retrieve data from a database.

use frames to link and display several pages of web content within a single browser window.

work with XML to create and display data from an XML database.

use Expression Web to collaborate on website development and design in a workgroup environment.

Hardware Requirements For this course, you will need one computer for each student and one for the instructor. Each computer will need the following minimum hardware components

PC with Pentium IV, 1 GHz processor or higher
512 MB of RAM or higher
Monitor with 1024 x 768 resolution
40 GB hard disk or larger
Sound card
PC with Pentium IV, 1 GHz processor or higher
512 MB of RAM or higher
Monitor with 1024 x 768 resolution
40 GB hard disk or larger
Sound card
A display system to project the instructor�s computer screen

Platform Requirements

Microsoft Windows Vista� Business Edition

Software Requirements

Microsoft� Windows Vista� Business Edition
Microsoft� Expression� Web 2007
Microsoft� Office 2007�
Microsoft� SQL Server� 2005 Express Edition

Delivery Method

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities. Course duration 1 Day(s) Course outline Lesson 1: Creating the Layout of a Website

Topic 1A: Create a CSS Layout

Topic 1B: Modify a Layout

Topic 1C: Create the Master Page

Lesson 2: Working with Layers

Topic 2A: Create Layers
Topic 2B: Set Layer Styles
Topic 2C: Manage Multiple Layers
Topic 2D: Assign Behaviors to Layers

Lesson 3: Working with Forms

Topic 3A: Create a Form
Topic 3B: Set Validation Parameters for Form Controls
Topic 3C: Display Database Data on a Web Page
Topic 3D: Create a Login Page Using the Login Controls
Topic 3E: Enhance Form Design

Lesson 4: Designing Web Pages Using Frames

Topic 4A: Create a Frames Page
Topic 4B: Edit Display Properties of a Frame
Topic 4C: Add Hyperlinks to a Frames Page
Topic 4D: Add an Inline Frame

Lesson 5: Working with XML

Topic 5A: Create an XML Database
Topic 5B: Display XML Data on a Web Page
Topic 5C: Display RSS Feeds on a Web Page

Lesson 6: Managing Workgroup Development

Topic 6A: Create a Workgroup
Topic 6B: Work with Workflow Reports
Topic 6C: Manage Files with Source Control