Introduction to the Internet - CSCI16 - Section 0221
Instructor: David Donica
Office Hour: Thursdays, 1:00pm to 2:00pm Building 98 Room 5
Phone: 530.859.2854
E-mail: donica@siskiyous.edu
Website: http://www.siskiyous.edu/class/csci16
Time: Internet Online Class
Date: 8/17/09–12/11/09
Location: Internet Online Class
Text: New Perspectives on The Internet, Seventh Edition-Comprehensive
~ ISBN 978-1-423-92506-4
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 about various ways to search the Web, Information Resources on the Web, and Downloading and Storing Data. Additionally, you will learn about mass communication on the Internet. Next you will learn how to create effective Web pages with HTML and how to enhance them with browser extensions. Finally, you will learn how to secure your use of the Internet and about Web portals and electronic commerce.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Successfully use the Internet to communicate using:
- Electronic discussion groups
- Newsgroups
- Proficient at retrieving information using Internet tools such as search engines and directories
- Compare and evaluate Internet resources, searching strategies, and search tools
- Broader understanding of the history of the Internet
- Ability to choose an appropriate web browser and understand its basic functions
- Use methods and tools to experience secure use of the Internet
- Understand what is meant by E-commerce and the international, legal, and ethical environment in which it operates
Prerequisite:
This course has no prerequisites.
Text/Materials:
Text: Schneider and Evans, New Perspectives on the Internet, Seventh Edition—Comprehensive Course Technology, ISBN 978-1-423-92506-4
Software: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, or Firefox 1.07 or higher, and Windows 2000 or higher must be installed on your computer. Note that the figures and steps in this edition were written using Windows XP, so Windows 2000 users might notice minor differences in the figures and the steps. This book assumes a complete installation of the Web browser software and its components, and that you have an existing e-mail account and an Internet connection. Because your Web browser might be different from the ones used in the figures or the book, your screens might differ slightly at times.
Handouts: Additional handouts may be required. Instructor will provide information on obtaining this material.
Teaching Methods:
- Lectures: Important material from the text and outside sources will be covered in weekly online postings. Students should plan to take careful notes as not all material can be found in the texts or readings. Online discussion is encouraged as is student-procured outside material relevant to topics being covered.
- 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.
- Quizzes: Occasional unannounced quizzes will be given to help ensure students stay up with assigned material.
- Exams: Two exams and a final will be given. The exams will be open 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.
- 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 www.siskiyous.edu/class/csci16. 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.
Total points will be computed as follows. The total points for quizzes, cases, and assignments may vary.
Course Policies:
Attendance
This course will take place during a 17 week duration. Missing any of the weekly discussions or quick quizzes will adversely influence your ability to fully accomplish the list of student learning outcomes associated with this class.
Withdrawal/Incomplete
Students are responsible to officially withdraw from classes they are no longer attending. Failure to do so will result in a grade of F or FW to be inscribed in your official record. Incomplete's must be formally requested by means of an Incomplete Contract and, if granted, must be satisfactorily completed by the deadline established by the instructors. Incomplete Grade Contract forms, which are available from the registrar and from academic advisers, should be used for establishing grade contracts in the case of an Incomplete. Incomplete's automatically revert to F if not satisfactorily completed on time.
Cheating & Plagiarism Policy
Plagiarism is an act of theft committed by a person who is stealing someone else's intellectual property. Plagiarism is an act of dishonesty, whether intentionally or unintentionally, a writer is misrepresenting someone else's words or ideas as his or her own. Intentional plagiarism exists when a student lists sources that he or she has not used; when a student copies from a source but fails to cite it, thereby misrepresenting the original source's idea as his or her own; when a student copies material from another student's work without giving that other student credit; when a student buys or borrows a whole paper or portions of a paper from another student or from the Internet. Unintentional plagiarism, which is also punishable, may exist when a student attempts to paraphrase or summarize a source, but copies too much from the source instead of rewriting the ideas in his or her own words; when a student inadvertently fails to include a parenthetical reference to a source, although the source is listed among the citations at the end of the paper; when a student fails to put quotation marks around quoted material; when a student relies too heavily on external source, thus expressing few or none of his or her own ideas. Students guilty of intentional plagiarism will receive an F for the course. Unintentional plagiarism could result in an F for the assignment. Cheating in any form, on tests or assignments will not be tolerated. If a student is found to be cheating the student will receive an "F" regardless of accumulated points for the class.
Make-up Policy for Missed Work
Any work missed during this course must be completed by the last day of class. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor if they will not be able to complete any work by the assigned due date. Arrangements will be made between the student and instructor on how the missed work will be turned in and graded.
Late Assignment Policy
Any late assignments must be discussed with the instructor. The instructor has the option not to accept the late assignments or to reduce the points given.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Students have the right to request reasonable modifications to college requirements, services, facilities or programs if their documented disability imposes an educational limitation or impedes access to requirements, services, facilities or programs. A student with a disability who requests a modification, accommodation, or adjustment is responsible for requesting necessary accommodations by identifying himself/herself to the instructor and, if desired, to the Disabled Student Programs and Services(DSPS) office Eddy Hall 1. Students with a print disability--a visual limitation or reading difficulty that limits access to traditional print materials--may request printed materials in alternate media. Examples of alternate media formats include electronic format (e.g., text on CD), Braille, tactile graphics, audiotape, and/or large print. Students can make alternate media requests through the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSP&S) Eddy Hall 1, (530) 938-5297. Students who consult or request assistance from DSPS regarding specific modifications, accommodations, adjustments, alternate text or use of auxiliary aids will be required to meet timelines and procedural requirements established by the DSPS office.
Date and Time of Final Exam
The Final Exam for this course will be given on Tuesday, December 15th, 2009. Completion of Assignments must be by Friday, December 11th, 2009. Any Assignments turned in after 12:00 midnight on Friday, December 11th will not be graded.