Course Outline
Model:
CGS 1555 - Introduction
to the Internet
(3 Credit Hours A.A., A.S., & A.A.S)
Course Description:
An introductory course designed
to teach the basics of navigating the Internet and the World Wide Web.
Students participate in online and offline activities such as accessing
the Internet, sending electronic mail, browsing newsgroups, and completing
research activities. Also discussed is Internetequette--acceptable behaviors
and standards of conduct.
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Prerequisites:
No prerequisites are required,
but computer literacy skills are recommended.
Textbook (2004-2005):
The Internet,
Gary Schneider, Jessica Evans
ISBN: 0-619-21436-8 © 2005
Publish date: May 13, 2004
736 pages
5
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Course Objectives:
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Describe and navigate
the Internet and World Wide Web.
- Send and receive electronic
mail
- Create HTML (Hypertext
Markup Language) documents.
- Understand and use the
various Internet tools, including TCP/IP, Gopher, Telnet, FTP, Archie,
and World Wide Web Browsers
- Describe the basic types
of Internet connections.
- Describe the guidelines
for conduct on the Internet
Grades:
Research Projects, Objective
Tests, and Application Tests.
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