WEB 102: Introduction to the Internet and World Wide Web

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WEB 102: Introduction to the Internet and World Wide Web

COURSE INFORMATION

HACC Workforce and Economic Development Division
Spring 2002

COURSE NUMBER: WEB 102

CREDITS: 3

COURSE TITLE: Introduction to the Internet and World Wide Web

INSTRUCTOR: Glenn P. Hoffman

OFFICE PHONE: (717) 763-3939

DIVISION SECRETARY: (717) 780-3247

OFFICE LOCATION: Hall 125 (Adjunct Faculty)

OFFICE HOURS: By Appointment

COURSE SYLLABUS

DIVISION: Workforce and Economic Development

COURSE: WEB 102 - Introduction to the Internet and World Wide Web

CATALOG DESCRIPTION:Uses of the Internet and the World Wide Web in business. Students learn how to accomplish business tasks using the services of the Internet, with emphasis on the World Wide Web. Internet will be examined. An introduction to Web page development is included.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Define and explain the Internet and the World Wide Web.
Identify key concepts and terms related to the Internet.
Understand the uses and customs of the Internet.
Demonstrate a hands-on proficiency in using a Web browser.
Understand how the Internet and the World Wide Web can be used in business.
Understand security, authentication, and online transactions related to the Internet.
Demonstrate a hands-on proficiency in searching for information on the Web.
Understand how to use Internet tools E-mail, Discussion Lists, Search and Navigation Tools.
Demonstrate a familiarity with Online Resources, Databases, and Libraries of General Interest.
Understand the requirements for designing a Web page.
Create, edit, save, print, and format an HTML document.
Understand the requirements for designing a Website.

TEXTS:

Fred T. Hofstetter, Internet Literacy, with World Wide Web site by Pat Sine Irwin McGraw-Hill (1998). ISBN 0-07-029387-2

Website Design Made Easy by Dennis Gaskil , Morton Publishing Company, ISBN 0-89582-573-2

COURSE METHODOLOGY:

On-line.

Class members responsible for learning and teaching.

Projects.

Hands-on Exercises.

TOPIC OUTLINE: (See also SERF Web Site)

Understanding the Internet
Definitions
How the Internet is Changing the World
Getting On the Internet
Getting Connected
Surfing the Net
Communicating over the Internet
Internet Etiquette (Netiquette)
Electronic Mail
Listserv
Usenet Newsgroups
Communicating in Real Time
Telnet
Finding Things on the Internet
Searching for Information
Commonly Found Internet File Types
Downloading from the Internet
Bibliographic Style for Citing Internet Resources
Creating Web Pages
Web Page Creation Strategies
Web Page Design
How HTML Works
Creating a Web Page
Putting Images on Web Pages
Using Tables for Advanced Web Page Layout
Making a Local Web and Home Page
Publishing Files on the World Wide Web
Using Multimedia on the Internet
How Web Browsers Do Multimedia
Waveform Audio Recording
Planning for the Future of the Internet
Societal Issues
Emerging Technology
How to Keep Up

SUMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:

Assignments and Project from the SERF Web Site.

Assignments and Projects from the instructor.

GRADING SYSTEM:

Assignments: 147 points

Web Page Project: 200 points

TOTAL: 447 points

LETTER GRADES:

A = 90 - 100% = 402 to 447 Points

B = 80 - 89% = 358 to 401 Points

C = 70 - 79% = 313 to 357 Points

D = 60 - 69% = 268 to 312 Points

F = 0 - 59% = 267 Points and below

COURSE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY:

Assignments: There will be assignments given out during the semester through the SERF Web site and through your instructor. Assignment due dates are as follows: Assignments 1 through 18 are due by March 8! All other assignments are due by the WEDNESDAY of FINALS WEEK! The semester passes quickly - PLEASE BUDGET YOUR TIME WISELY!

Web Page Project: The goal will be to create a Web page that will be created and designed by the students. The students will create the pages using HTML as the programming language.

COURSE LATE ASSIGNMENT POLICY:

In this course, if an assignment is late, the assignment grade will be reduced by five (5%) percent of the assignment points for each day the assignment is late.

If an assignment is late based on extenuating circumstances, an extension may be given. The assignment will not be due until the extension date; however, you must arrange for the extension prior to the regular due day, except where it is not reasonably possible based on factors outside of your control. ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE BY THE WEDNESDAY OF FINALS WEEK – BUDGET YOUR TIME WISELY!

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY:

Academic honesty is one of the fundamental principles upon which the College was founded and upon which it must operate to continue to perform its most important function. Students are expected to be honest in all of their academic endeavors. The college views academic dishonesty as a serious breach of conduct. Depending upon the nature and severity of the dishonest act, the faculty and the College may discipline a student for verifiable acts of dishonest occurring in or out of the classroom. Specific procedures for handling incidents of academic dishonesty are contained in Regulation 584.

Please enjoy this class…the Internet is fun and challenging!