CIS 94 Introduction to Internet

Instructor Peter Casey

Office Pioneer 218 Phone: 383-7723

E-Mail pcasey@cocc.edu

Web Page http://www.cocc.edu/pcasey

Course
Description An introduction to the basic concepts and tools of the global computer network known as the Internet. Topics include the basic skills of Internet navigation and use of the appropriate software tools for navigation. It is expected that students already have basic computer skills.

Course
Goals

Navigate the web by using the basic features of the common Internet browser software packages.

Learn the basic features of common web browsing software.

Understand the structure of Internet addresses.

Explain what is meant by "downloading" and "hyperlinks."

Understand and apply the basic capabilities of e-mail.

Learn the basic features of common email software.

Learn the basic concepts of searching the web.

Explore other internet protocols (FTP, ListServs, Chats, Usenet News)

Course
Format Each of the class sessions consists of a lecture/demonstration combined with class activities. Students are required to prepare for participation in the discussion by completing class assignments before the next session. Questions about the topics are encouraged and sharing of Internet experiences and resources is expected

Lab Access to the Internet is available on campus in the COCC computer lab. Other sources of net access include America On-line, and many commercial Internet providers such as BendNet. Access to the Internet from off Campus via a COCC phone number is NOT availabl

Book The Internet, 3rd Edition, Schneider and Evans, ISBN: 0-619-10958-0

Exams There is one final comprehensive exam.

Grading Pass/Fail only. To earn a passing grade students must demonstrate competent use (as defined by instructor) of a wide variety of Internet services.

E-Mail LISTSERVS Chats WWW Usenet News
Grades will be based on homework (50%) and the final exam (50%)

Attendance Important topics are covered EVERY class session. If you miss more than one of the sessions, changing your grade status to audit is encouraged. Much may be learned even from a single session of this class, please attend even if you have to miss sessions.

Academic
Honesty All students are expected to practice the highest standards of academic honesty. Cheating on exams or plagiarizing other people's work is unacceptable and may lead to a failing grade.

College
Policies Please see Registration Policies, Student Policies for COCC grading information and other important policies.

Other Students with documented disabilities who may need accommodations, who have any emergency medical information the instructor should know of, or who need special arrangements in the event of evacuation, should make an appointment with the instructor as early as possible, no later than the first week of the term.

Instructor		Peter Casey
Office		Pioneer 218 Phone: 383-7723
E-Mail		pcasey@cocc.edu
Web Page		http://www.cocc.edu/pcasey
Course Description		An introduction to the basic concepts and tools of the global computer network known as the Internet. Topics include the basic skills of Internet navigation and use of the appropriate software tools for navigation. It is expected that students already have basic computer skills.
Course Goals		Navigate the web by using the basic features of the common Internet browser software packages. Learn the basic features of common web browsing software. Understand the structure of Internet addresses. Explain what is meant by "downloading" and "hyperlinks." Understand and apply the basic capabilities of e-mail. Learn the basic features of common email software. Learn the basic concepts of searching the web. Explore other internet protocols (FTP, ListServs, Chats, Usenet News)
Course Format		Each of the class sessions consists of a lecture/demonstration combined with class activities. Students are required to prepare for participation in the discussion by completing class assignments before the next session. Questions about the topics are encouraged and sharing of Internet experiences and resources is expected
Lab		Access to the Internet is available on campus in the COCC computer lab. Other sources of net access include America On-line, and many commercial Internet providers such as BendNet. Access to the Internet from off Campus via a COCC phone number is NOT availabl
Book		The Internet, 3rd Edition, Schneider and Evans, ISBN: 0-619-10958-0
Exams		There is one final comprehensive exam.
Grading		Pass/Fail only. To earn a passing grade students must demonstrate competent use (as defined by instructor) of a wide variety of Internet services. E-Mail LISTSERVS Chats WWW Usenet News Grades will be based on homework (50%) and the final exam (50%)
Attendance		Important topics are covered EVERY class session. If you miss more than one of the sessions, changing your grade status to audit is encouraged. Much may be learned even from a single session of this class, please attend even if you have to miss sessions.
Academic Honesty		All students are expected to practice the highest standards of academic honesty. Cheating on exams or plagiarizing other people's work is unacceptable and may lead to a failing grade.
College Policies		Please see Registration Policies, Student Policies for COCC grading information and other important policies.
Other		Students with documented disabilities who may need accommodations, who have any emergency medical information the instructor should know of, or who need special arrangements in the event of evacuation, should make an appointment with the instructor as early as possible, no later than the first week of the term.