Catalog Info
Requirements are subject to change.
The information represented here is effective starting Summer 2014 and applies to the current catalog year.
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Title when registering
Introduction to the Internet
Credit Hours
2.00
Contact Hours Per Week
2 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
Introduces the Internet - how it was created, how it works, and its impact on daily life. Presents the resources, services and tools available; such as e-mail, search engines, and directories; Web 2.0 and user-generated content; social and business networks; and e-commerce. Also evaluates ethical and legal implications of the Internet and Web, including how to safeguard themselves and computers from security, malware, and privacy threats.