CIS-121: Introduction to the Internet

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Computer Technology
Department
Computer Information Systems
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Computer Information Systems
Course Number
121
Course Title
Introduction to the Internet
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Catalog Course Description

Covers 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, user-generated content, social and business networks; and e-commerce. Also evaluates ethical and legal implications of the Internet, Social Media, and Web, including how to safeguard themselves and computers from security, malware, and privacy threats.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Introduction to the Internet and World-Wide-Web
  2. Web browsers
  3. E-Mail systems
  4. Search engines
  5. Information resources on the Web
  6. User-generated content
  7. Security, malware, and privacy
  8. Creating effective web pages
  9. Electronic commerce
  10. Wireless Networking
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Describe the history of the Internet and World Wide Web.
  2. Demonstrate how to use and manage a variety of Web browsers and their common features.
  3. Demonstrate how to use a variety of client and Web-based e-mail systems, and their common features.
  4. Use a variety of search engines to search the Web effectively.
  5. Find, evaluate and use Web information resources.
  6. Describe and use user-generated content on the Internet and Web.
  7. Explain ethical and legal considerations on the Internet and Web, including netiquette, privacy, copyright, plagiarism.
  8. Describe the impact of the Internet and Web on individual lives, social interaction, work, education, health care, and science.
  9. Describe the major models of e-commerce.
  10. Explain the various security, malware, and privacy threats on the Internet and Web, through both wired and wireless networks, and how to mitigate and prevent them.
  11. Create a web presence.
  12. Explain the various types of wireless technologies.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Assessment of academic achievement may include (but is not limited to) exams, quizzes, homework, laboratory assignments and creation of a web presence.

Outcomes

Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Fall 2020
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date
Review Semester
Winter 2024