WWW 111 Fundamentals of the Internet

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WWW 111 Fundamentals of the Internet Course syllabus

I.

Course Prefix	Course Number	Course Name	Credit:	Lecture:	Lab:
WWW	111	Fundamentals of the Internet	1	1	1

II. Course Prerequisite:

CIS 101 or CIS 103 or comparable experience or consent of instructor or chair.

III. Course Description:

This Course focuses on understanding the structure of the Internet, how it works, and issues surrounding its use. Hands-on activities will assist students in the application of theoretical concepts as well as learning to use the Internet. Some topics are: Internet basics, Web browsers, URLs, Web pages, search engines, navigation tools, transferring files, electronic mail, discussion lists and newsgroup usage, "netiquette," and ethical, legal, security, and societal issues.

IV. Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this Course, The student will be able to:

Explain what the Internet is, its structure, how it is used, and how it came to be.
Describe the basic types of services available on the Internet.
Define and understand the terminology related to the Internet.
Understand and practice netiquette.
Identify the Internet hardware and software requirements and connection and access options.
Understand the TCP/IP and other Internet related protocols and means of transmission.
Understand the basics of client server technology and the basics of Internet server operating systems including UNIX and others.
Describe how E-mail is used; compose, send, view, and reply to E-mail messages; and maintain and manage E-mail files.
Locate, subscribe, and unsubscribe to a newsgroup or discussion list.
Transfer files between computers (software of data).
Define, understand, and use a web browser and URLs.
Use search engines and establish search criteria.
Define, and understand, the concepts of markup languages and hyperlinks.
Identify various navigation tools and their functions.
Understand and discuss other current Internet topics.
Identify the Ethical, legal, security, and societal issues related to the Internet.

V. Academic Integrity:

The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Oakton Community College has adopted a Code of Academic Conduct and a Statement of Student Academic Integrity. These may be found in the Student Handbook. You may also find a summary of the Code of Academic Conduct in the College Catalog. Among the violations of academic integrity listed and defined are: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, falsification of records and official documents, personal misrepresentation and proxy, and bribes, favors, and threats.

It is the student's responsibility to be aware of behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty.

Pursuant to the due process guarantees contained in the Policy and Procedures on Student Academic Integrity, the minimum punishment for the first offense for a student found in violation of the standards of academic integrity is failure in the assignment. In addition, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice-President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.

VI. Outline of Topics:

Introduction to the Internet
1. Definition
2. Internet Architecture
3. Evolution of the Internet
  1. Growth Statistics
  2. Internet User Characteristics
4. Internet Services
5. Terminology
6. Responsible Use
7. Netiquette Guidelines
Internet Sign On
1. Hardware and Software Requirements
2. Internet Connections and Access Options
3. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
4. Server Operating Systems (such as UNIX and Windows NT) Basics
Electronic Mail
1. Understanding how E-mail is Distributed Across the Internet
2. Understanding E-mail Addresses
3. Composing, Sending, Viewing, and Replying
4. Attaching and Retrieving non-text files
5. File Management
Online Discussions
1. Types of Online Discussion
  1. Synchronous
  2. Asynchronous
2. Discussion Lists/Newsgroups
  1. Subscribing, posting, and reading messages
  2. Frequently Asked Questions
  3. List server Commands
World Wide Web
1. Web Browsers
2. URLs
3. Web Pages
  1. Hyperlinks, and Hypermedia
  2. Elements of a Web Page
  3. Markup Language
4. Plug-ins Applications
FTP
1. File Transfers
2. Uncompressing and Viewing Copied Files
Other Navigating Tools
1. Telnet
  1. When to Use Telnet
  2. Finding Resources tdrough Telnet
2. Gopher
3. Others
Research on the Internet
1. Techniques
  1. Searching Engines
  2. Subject Directions
2. Evaluating Internet Resources
3. Citing Internet Resources
Ethical, Legal, Security, and social Issues
1. Copyright
2. Censorship
3. Regulation
4. Privacy Issues
5. Security
6. Impact on communication, education, work, entertainment
Current Internet Topics and Trends

VII. Methods of Instruction:

Lecture
Hands-on lab
Group and individual projects
Class discussion

VIII. Course Practices Required:

The student will be expected to complete appropriate assignments, quizzes, and tests to meet the Course objectives as determined by the instructor.

IX. Instructional Materials:

     Online resources
     Appropriate textbook
     Current periodicals
     Guide to Using the Internet at Oakton by Jon Scarbrough and Marcia Hirschauer

X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

     Tests
     Class Assignments
     Lab Assignments

XI. Other Course Information:

Responsible Use of Information Technology:
Users of the College’s information technology facilities and resources, including hardware, software, networks, and computer accounts, are expected to use these resources responsibly and appropriately, respecting the rights of other information technology users and respecting all contractual and license agreements.

Software Users! Copying software is in violation of Federal law and College policies. Suspected violations will be vigorously investigated and if warranted, appropriate penalties applied.

Specifically, you do not have the right to:

make copies of software for yourself or others.
receive and use unautdorized copies of software.

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations, or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in Instructional Support Services. All students are expected to fulfill essential Course requirements. the College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a Course or degree program.