Summer 2009
Description
CIS 178 introduces the Internet and the World Wide Web.
Covers browser and e-mail basics, searching the Web,
information resources on the Web, and downloading and
storing data. It Includes mass communication and real-time
communication on the Internet and how to secure use of
the Internet. Explores a wide variety of Internet protocols
and examines how the Internet works. Also covers web
applications, e-commerce, and how to create and publish
a Web site with common design tools.
4 credits
Prerequisites: CIS 120 (Computer Concepts) or instructor approval.
Course Outcomes
There are three primary outcomes for this course. Students will
show their achievement of these
outcomes by demonstrating their skills and understanding with
individual competencies as measured by the course activities.
- Understand the history and infrastructure of the Internet and Web.
- Understand the use of various web tools and online applications.
- Understand web page development and the use of web design software.
Some of the specific skills I'll ask students to demonstrate during the course
via assignments and exams will be...
- to explain the historical development of the Internet and it's infrastructure.
- to explain various techniques individuals and businesses use to access the Internet.
- to demonstrate understanding and ability to ensure safe online habits.
- to demonstrate use and customizing of popular Web browsers.
- to demonstrate how to search for information and programs online and how to manage these locally.
- to demonstrate various features in e-mail and the protocols involved in e-mail technology.
- to demonstrate use of alternative online communication tools such as discussion boards/forums, blogs, instant messaging, and VoIP.
- to demonstrate use of various online multimedia and productivity applications.
- to demonstrate understanding the structural elements of web pages and how to create and publish a basic web page using design software.
Prerequisite Skills
Prior to starting class, CIS 178 students need to possess digital
literacy skills as demonstrated by successful completion of CIS 120
or IC3 Certification. These skills include, but are not
limited to...
- start-up, reboot, and shut down a computer.
- operate a computer keyboard and know about the basic use of the Alt, Control, and Shift keys.
- operate a mouse and be able to determine when clicking, double-clicking, and right-clicking are appropriate.
- save files to disk (portable storage) and retrieve/open files that have been previously saved.
- create folders and sub-folders within the My Documents folder and portable storage devices.
- find information online.
Meeting Time/Location
This course will be conducted entirely online and has no scheduled face-to-face meetings.
Exams will be available for a 3-day period on specific dates and must be taken within
that time frame.
Instructor
Ralph R Phillips, Assistant Professor
My e-mail address is . Please use descriptive subjects when sending
an e-mail. "Problem setting up Thunderbird" is a better subject line than
"Help!". E-mails without a subject are filtered to get automatically
trashed. See http://rrphillips.cocc.edu
for more contact information.
Course Text and Supplies
Web 101 (3rd Edition) (Paperback)
by Wendy G. Lehnert (Author), Richard L. Kopec (Author)
The course text is requied and will be used for graded activities including quiz
and exam preparation. This course will also make extensive use of resources online:
For the greatest convienence, students should use a portable USB
drive for file management and portable applications. Portable USB
drives are readily available for under $20 at office supply and
electronics/computer stores.
This course WILL REQUIRE that you download and install programs from the Web onto your
computer. If experimenting with new software makes you nervous for your computer's safety,
you'll need to use a school lab computer.
Having a high-speed Internet connection will allow you to perform many of the required
class activities more efficiently--including watching necessary videos and using web-based
applications. If you doubt your Internet connection's reliability even slightly, you should
use a school lab computer when completing quizzes and exams--which are all timed.
Course Topics and Activities Schedule
| 1 |
Mon/Tue |
Getting Started |
|
| Wed/Thu |
History of the Internet and Web |
|
| Fri/Sat/Sun |
|
Assignment 1 |
| 2 |
Mon/Tue |
Computer and Network Basics |
Quiz 1 |
| Wed/Thu |
Web Browsers |
Lab 1 |
| Fri/Sat/Sun |
|
Assignment 2 |
| 3 |
Mon/Tue |
Viruses, Hackers, and Security |
Portfolio 1 and Quiz 2 |
| Wed/Thu |
Privacy, Piracy, and Protection |
Lab 2 |
| Fri/Sat/Sun |
|
Assignment 3 |
| 4 |
Mon/Tue |
Web-based E-mail |
Portfolio 2 and Quiz 3 |
| Wed/Thu |
|
Quiz 2 |
| Fri/Sat/Sun |
|
Mid-term Exam |
| 5 |
Mon/Tue |
Blogs and RSS |
|
| Wed/Thu |
Wikis, Discussions, Chatting |
Lab 3 |
| Fri/Sat/Sun |
|
Assignment 4 |
| 6 |
Mon/Tue |
Seaching |
Portfolio 3 and Quiz 4 |
| Wed/Thu |
Downloading Software |
Lab 4 |
| Fri/Sat/Sun |
|
Assignment 5 |
| 7 |
Mon/Tue |
Web-based Productivity |
Quiz 5 |
| Wed/Thu |
E-commerce |
Assignment 6 |
| Fri/Sat/Sun |
|
lab 5 |
| 8 |
Mon/Tue |
Basic Web page Construction |
Assignment 7 |
| Wed/Thu |
HTML and CSS Basics |
Portfolio 4 |
| Fri/Sat/Sun |
|
Final Exam |