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Syllabus CS110-2: Introduction to Internet

New Perspectives on the Internet, 4th Edition

Fall 2003: August 23, 2003 – December 6, 2003

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Phone No.: 671-565-1312, Room No.: D-Wing D3

 Time: 1:00 p.m – 14:00 p.m., Dates: August 23,  2003  –  December 6, 2003

Instructor: Mrs. Lily C. Bordallo,

Associates in Computer Science/Certificate in Computer Science, GCC,

BAED/VTSE/Computer Technology, Pursuing a Master Degree in Supervision and Management and Online Teaching and Learning in Education
Office No.: D8/D3 635-3845 (Beeper)
Office Phone: 565-1213/1312
Email:  tasi2258@hotmail.com

Email: DoloresLily.Bordallo@ddess.org

Email:  lbordallo@guamcc.net

Email:  lbordallo@netpci.com

Computer Science 
Mrs. Lily C. Bordallo
Office: Online Website Assignment @

http://www.welcome.to/cs110introductiontointernet

Cyber Cafι, Online Discussion and Email, chat

Course Description, Syllabus, Staff information,

Assignments/Projects

 Phone: 635-3845 (Beeper)

Office Hours: 
 Saturday: 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
    By Appts. Only
 

Email: tasi2258@hotmail.com
Personal Home Page: http://www.hop.to/Lily


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Syllabus CS110-2: Introduction to Internet

New Perspectives on the Internet, 4th Edition

Fall 2003: August 23, 2003 – December 6, 2003

www.angelfire.com/hi5/CS1102GCCFALL2003  

Instructor: Lily C. Bordallo

Office Hours: Saturday,  12:00 noon 1:00 p.m. By Appointments Only)

Phone: 565-1312 (Home), 349-5200 (Work), 635-3845 (Pager)

E-mail: tasi2258@hotmail.com or DoloresLily.Bordallo@ddess.org

Website: www.angelfire.com/hi5/cs110gccfall2003  

www.angelfire.com/hi5/cs110gccsummer2003

www.angelfire.com/hi5/cs110gccspring2003

www.welcome.to/cs110gccspring2003

http://www.welocme.to/cs110introductiontointernet

 

Course Purpose/Objectives:

                                                                                                                                             

As a student in this course, you will learn the most important topics of the Internet. You will begin with an introduction to the Internet and the World Wide Web.  You will learn browser basics and e-mail basics.  Next you will learn various ways to search the Web, information Resources on the Web, and FTP, Downloading, and Storing Data. Finally you will build upon these skills and learn advanced e-mail, advanced communication tools, advanced Web topics, and personalized information delivery and Electronic Commerce

 “This course is designed to introduce the information Highway to students.  Students develop an understanding of how the Internet can benefit them and improve their knowledge base without an excessive amount of wasted time and effort.”(See Course Catalog)

 Prerequisite:

This course covers a full semester and no prerequisites are necessary.

 

Text/Materials:

Text:     Schneider and Evans, New Perspectives on the Internet, 4th Edition, is published by Course Technology.

Software: Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher and Windows 95 or higher must be installed on your computer. 

Handouts: Additional handouts may be required. Instructor will provide information on obtaining this material.

 

Supplies Needed: 

  1. Notebook and 2 ea folder with pockets to hold your assignments, quizzes, examination for instructor to keep all your projects, quizzes and final examinations.
  2. Zip Disk or Floppy Disk
  3. CDR or CDRW to save your assignments and web page files.

 

  Teaching Methods:

  1. Lectures: Important material from the text and outside sources will be covered in class. Students should plan to take careful notes as not all material can be found in the texts or readings. Discussion is encouraged as is student-procured outside material relevant to topics being covered.
  2. Assignments: Review Assignments, Case Problems, and other projects will be periodically assigned to reinforce material in the text. These assignments may require the application of various software packages. All Chapter's 1-10 Sessions will be submitted as an assignment/homework for quizzes and test study guide (Exam Review Sheets).
  3. Quizzes: Occasional unannounced quizzes will be given to help ensure students stay up with assigned material.
  4. Exams: Three exams will be given. The exams will be closed book/notes and will test assigned readings and material discussed in class. Review sheets will be provided prior to the exam day. The final exam will not be comprehensive in nature. However, the instructor reserves the right to retest on material that was not appropriately comprehended. These items will be noted on exam review sheets.
  5. Internet: All material will be distributed on the Internet. Class notes, instructional material, and student assignments will be posted on 'the net' in a class website.  Students are encouraged to go to the website www.course.com and www.course.com/newperspectives in order to obtain file downloads and view other items of interest throughout the semester.

 

Grading:

Letter grades will be determined using a standard percentage point evaluation as outlined below. Grades may be curved after the total semester points have been tabulated. However, do not count on a curve to obtain your desired grade.

 

A 90%-100%

B 80%-89%

C 70%-79%

D 60%-69%

F Below 60%

 

Total points will be computed as follows. The total points for quizzes, cases, and assignments etc. may vary.

Exam #1: 100  (Test #1)

Exam #2: 100  (Mid-Term)

Exam #3: 100 (Final Exam)

Quizzes:  100  (10 ea.)

Internet Assignments/Web Page: 100

Tutorial Projects: 100

Cases: 100

Participation: 20

Total: 720 Points

 

EVALUATION TECHNIQUES

Grades for this course will be determined by attendance, as measured by completion of Tutorial Projects Internet Assignments/Project and Cases =30%

Test/Exam = 35%,

Quizzes = 25%

Attendance/Participation = 10%

Total =100%.

   

Course Policies:

Missed Classes: The student is responsible for obtaining material distributed on class days when he/she was absent. This can be done through contacting a classmate who was present or by contacting the instructor during his office hours or other times. Missed or late quizzes can not be made up under any circumstances but with good cause and adequate notice, an early quiz may be given. One quiz (lowest score) will be dropped at the end of the semester.

 

Assignments: All assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date due. Late submission of assignments will be assessed a penalty of 10% per day. No exceptions are made.

 

Academic Dishonesty: Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and may be punished by failure on exam, paper or project; failure in course; and or expulsion from the Community College. For more information refer to the "Academic Dishonesty" policy in the Guam Community College Catalog.

 

Need for Assistance: If you have any condition, such as a physical or learning disability, which will make it difficult for you to carry out the work as I have outlined it, or which will require academic accommodations, please notify me as soon as possible.

 

Posting of Grades: Final grades will not be posted. If you wish to have your final grade sent to you, please bring a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the final exam.

   

EMERGENCY POLICY

In the event classes are cancelled as a result of a power outage, water outage, bomb scare, typhoon, or other natural disaster, all classes missed will be made up by: (1) extending the  class meeting time an additional 15-10 minutes until the contact hours missed are met or (2) scheduling the classes on a Saturday etc.

 

CLASSROOM ETHICS AND BEHAVIOR

Students are required to abide by the Acceptable Use Policy, the Computing Resource Guidelines, any other regulations set by Internet Policy Agreement, and the conventions for Internet use.  No food or drinks allowed in the classroom.

READING ASSIGNMENTS

Scan the text for material relevant to your own needs.  Search the Internet for computer terminologies, study chapters and read terminologies for your quizzes and final examinations.

 

FREE EMAIL

You must be able to access your email from the classroom and elsewhere.  A free email account is available for use in this class.  You can access your account anytime at: www.yahoo.com, www.hotmail.com, www.excite.com, www.msn.com, www.alo.com, www.gurlmail.com, www.bolt.com etc. and your service provider.

FREE WEB SITES/ HOME PAGES/ WEB PAGES AT:

If, or when, you have a web page of your own, you can offer free email service to friends and family through www.angelfire.com, www.friendpages.com, www.geocities.com, www.homestead.com, www.myfamily.com, www.ememories.com, www.photoworks.com, and www.tripod.com etc.

   

Outcome:

1.      Creating Slides and making changes.

2.      Adding Images and Charts to WebPages and Email.

3.      Adding Sounds to Power Point Presentation.

4.      Adding Motions and Pictures from Power Point Presentation and Web Pages.

5.      Creating a Web Page Creating, Email and adding Power Point Images.

6.      Define basic Programming terminology. HTLM Programming for Web page and add Power Point Images, animation and charts.

7.      Uploading and downloading Power Point Images and Animated Images.

8.      Adding Pictures and Power Point Presentation to your Email and WebPages.

9.      Finding the toolbars in Power Point and formatting toolbar.

10.  Linking your home page to another web page.

11.  Searching for Internet Terminologies for your quizzes and final examinations.

12.  Posting your assignments via email, home page and blackboard5 etc.

13.  Be able to attend your Field Trip to Game works for your digital pictures, 1 page essay regarding computer/internet, provide approximately one ea. floppy diskettes for your images, pictures and backgrounds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COURSE OUTLINE and CALENDAR SCHEDULE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Week

Date

Topic

Material

1

8/23/03

 

Introduction to Course

 

Internet Assignments: 50

Tutorial Projects: 50

Cases: 50

Participation: 20

  (Note: See your calendar schedule for assignments)

 

 

 

 

8/30/03

 

Introduction to the Internet and the World Wide Web

  (Note: See your calendar schedule for assignments)

 

 

1.1

2

8/30/03

Internet Connection Options

 

Quiz #1 Chapter 1

Internet Assignments: 50

Tutorial Projects: 50

Cases: 50

Participation: 20

  (Note: See your calendar schedule for assignments)

 

1.2

 

8/30/03

 

Web Browser Basics

  (Note: See your calendar schedule for assignments)

 

 

2.1

3

9/6/03

 

Using Microsoft Internet Explorer

 

Quiz #2 Chapter 2

  (Note: See your calendar schedule for assignments)

Internet Assignments: 50

Tutorial Projects: 50

Cases: 50

Participation: 20

 

2.2

 

9/6//03

 

Using Netscape Navigator

 

  (Note: See your calendar schedule for assignments)

 

2.3

4

9/13/2003

E-mail Basics

Quiz #3 Chapter 3

 

Internet Assignments: 50

Tutorial Projects: 50

Cases: 50

Participation: 20

  (Note: See your calendar schedule for assignments)

3.1

 

9/13/2003

 

Using Microsoft Outlook Express

  (Note: See your calendar schedule for assignments)

 

 

3.2

5

9/20/03

 

Using Netscape Mail

Quiz #4:  

 

Internet Assignments: 50

Tutorial Projects: 50

Cases: 50

Participation: 20

  (Note: See your calendar schedule for assignments)

 

3.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9/20/2003

 

Using Hotmail

 

 

  (Note: See your calendar schedule for assignments)

3.4

6

9/20/03

Basics of Searching the Web

 

Quiz #5 Chapter 5 – 7/10/03

Examination #1 – Test #1

  (Note: See your calendar schedule for assignments)

 

Internet Assignments: 50

Tutorial Projects: 50

Cases: 50

Participation: 20

4.1

 

9/27/03

Search Expressions and Advanced Searches

  (Note: See your calendar schedule for assignments)

 

 

4.2

7

9/27/03

 

Current Information Resources on the Web

 

Quiz #6 Chapter 6

 

  (Note: See your calendar schedule for assignments)

Internet Assignments: 50

Tutorial Projects: 50

Cases: 50

Participation: 20

 

5.1

 

11/1/03

Evaluating Web Research Resources

 

 

  (Note: See your calendar schedule for assignments)

 

 

 

5.2

8

11/1/03

Using FTP

 

Quiz #7 Chapter 7

 

Internet Assignments: 50

Tutorial Projects: 50

Cases: 50

Participation: 20

  (Note: See your calendar schedule for assignments)

6.1

 

11/8/03

Basics of Downloading

 

  (Note: See your calendar schedule for assignments)

 

6.2

9

11/8/03

 

Using Online Storage Services

 

Quiz #8 Chapter 8

 

Internet Assignments: 50

Tutorial Projects: 50

Cases: 50

Participation: 20 (Note: See your calendar schedule for assignments)

 

6.3

 

11/15/03

Mailing Lists

 

  (Note: See your calendar schedule for assignments)

 

7.1

10

11/15/03

 

 

Wireless Networks

 

Examination #2 – Mid-Term

Quiz #9 Chapter 9

  (Note: See your calendar schedule for assignments)

Internet Assignments: 50

Tutorial Projects: 50

Cases: 50

Participation: 20

 

7.2

 

11/22/03

Chat Facilities and Virtual Worlds

 

  (Note: See your calendar schedule for assignments)

 

8.1

11

11/22/03

Usenet Newsgroups

Quiz #10 Chapter10

 

Internet Assignments: 50

Tutorial Projects: 50

Cases: 50

Participation: 20 (Note: See your calendar schedule for assignments)

 

8.2

 

11/29/2003

 

Browser Extensions

  (Note: See your calendar schedule for assignments)

 

9.1

12

11/29/2003

 

 

 

Internet Security

 

Internet Assignments: 50

Tutorial Projects: 50

Cases: 50

Participation: 20

  (Note: See your calendar schedule for assignments)

 

9.2

 

 

Web Portals

 

 

10.1

13

11/29/2003

 

 

 

Electronic Commerce

 

Internet Assignments: 50

Tutorial Projects: 50

Cases: 50

Participation: 20

 (Note: See your calendar schedule for assignments)

 

10.2

 

11/29/03

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  12/6/2003

 

 

 

Examination #3 - Final Exam

 

Internet Assignments: 50

Tutorial Projects: 50

Cases: 50

Participation: 20

 

MAKEUP DAY 

 

Internet Assignments: 50

Tutorial Projects: 50

Cases: 50

Participation: 20

 

 

LAST DAY OF CLASS GRADES DUE