CINS155 ONLINE Principles of the Internet Summer 2006 CIS Department, School of Applied and Information Technology

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1 Instructor: Dave Gibson, Assistant Professor Office/Office Hours: N337 (Enter via N313) Hours by Appointment Only Telephone/Voice Mail Address: Textbooks: Publisher web site Internet Access: For off-campus work (optional, recommended) Supplies: Portable storage media for your work: USB Flash Drive Storage (recommended) --OR-- Floppy Diskettes 3 ½ DSHD, --OR-- Internet storage (including the CCBC Student Server Course Description This information literacy course will help students develop the ability to define an information need, understand available sources of information, and evaluate the information found. The underlying resource is the Internet, including utilities such as , FTP, Telnet, and web page development. Students will choose, locate and obtain research materials on a wide range of topics relevant to their interests and fields of study. Information retrieved will be used to evaluate and analyze data and to make written reports and presentations. Prerequisite: English 051 or LVE 1; and Reading 051 or LVR 1 Course Objectives Upon successfully completing the course students will be able to: identify important events and people in the history of the Internet identify the major technology components behind the Internet explain basic concepts of how the Internet works, define the terminology associated with the Internet, and use the Internet to explore the wide range of offering in commerce, information, politics, and communication explain the three facets of information literacy: define an information need, identify available sources of information, and evaluate information use the Internet as an information retrieval tool, and collect, analyze, and use data for written and oral reports Page 1 of 6

2 evaluate information gathered for timeliness, authority, accuracy, validity and completeness use the Internet for communications through , listservs, and chat rooms create a web page using HTML tags describe the uses and importance of data security apply team concepts to utilize diverse skills apply web design techniques to web page critiques apply interface skills to enhance user interaction Topics Covered: A. Creating a web site 1. Basic HTML tags 2. Hyper links 3. Images 4. Tables 5. Formatting tags 6. Introduction to Javascript B. Introduction to the Internet and the World Wide Web 1. History of the Internet 2. Structure, organization, management of the Internet and WWW 3. TCP/IP 4. Getting Connected C. Browser Basics 1. Basic functionality 2. Domain name system software 3. IP addresses 4. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5. Netscape Navigator D. Basic Communication on the Internet: 1. Mail server 2. program features and use 3. Integrated browser programs 4. Web-based service E. Searching the Web 1. Identifying information needs 2. Using search engines 3. Boolean operators 4. Evaluating information found F. Information Resources on the Web 1. Finding, evaluating, and using online information 2. File formats 3. Copyrights 4. Citing information found including web and Internet resources G. Downloading and Storing Data 1. Using FTP and other services to transfer and store data 2. Viruses and virus protection software 3. File compression Course Requirements 1. Regular access of the course materials on WebCT. You should login to check for mail messages, Discussion Board postings, etc. at least four time each week. 2. Students are expected to read the chapter assignments before completing quiz and lab assignments. Page 2 of 6

3 3. All Labs and other assigned exercises must be completed as assigned and submitted according to the due date. Exercises will not be accepted after the due date. 4. Exams must be taken as scheduled. If you know that you will be unable to take an exam on a given date or an emergency occurs, call the instructor to make arrangements to take the exam. Documentation will be required. Labs The Homework Lab N315 is available for students needing additional time. A lab aide is available to answer questions. Lab aides are also available for help, but you're responsible for completing your assignments. The following labs are located on the second floor of the Administration Building: J228 and J232. They may be available depending on class schedules, which take priority. COLLEGE POLICIES FOR COURSE SYLLABI Code of Academic Integrity For the College to make its maximum contribution as an institution of high learning, the entire college community must uphold high standards of integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior. In seeking the truth, in learning to think critically, and in preparing for a life of constructive service, honesty is imperative. Each student has a responsibility to submit work that is uniquely his or her own, or to provide clear and complete acknowledgement of the use of work attributable to others. To these ends, the following actions are expected of students: Complete all work on exams without assistance. Follow the professor s instructions when completing all class assignments. Ask for clarification when instructions are not clear. Report to the instructor any unauthorized information related to an exam. Provide proper credit when quoting or paraphrasing. Submit only one s own work. Students who do not accept responsibility for the integrity of their own work will experience sanctions, including a written reprimand, failure of the assignment, failure of the course, and/or dismissal from the program. For repeat and extreme offenses, the College reserves the right to suspend or expel students. Semester Projects (Web Site and Term Project) and Lab Exercises 1. All students are responsible for all work they submit as their own work. 2. The instructor has the right to ask a student to explain the purpose of the assignment of demonstrate how the student completed a segment of the assignment to determine if the student met the educational objectives of the assignment. 3. If the student fails to answer the questions or perform the operations satisfactorily, no credit will be given for that exercise. Writing Policy The College recognizes that clear, correct, and concise use of language is characteristic of an educated person. Therefore, whenever possible, faculty members in all disciplines should require written assignments in their courses in order to encourage effective writing by their students. Also, instructors should consider the quality of writing in determining a grade for a written assignment. Poor writing can be a sufficient cause for a failing grade on a paper and, in extreme cases, a failing grade in a course. Inclement Weather and Emergency Closing Policy Page 3 of 6

4 For late openings or closings at CCBC call the campus weather line , check out the Web site at or tune into local radio and television stations. Students are encouraged to seek help from their instructors whenever they encounter academic difficulty (either during scheduled office hours or by appointment). In addition, the Student Success Centers provide help. For more information, contact: CCBC Catonsville CCBC Dundalk CCBC Essex Evaluation The final grade will be based on the accumulation of points throughout the semester. Points will be earned as follows: HTML Labs: 5 assignments leading into the build of the Web Site (100 points) Final Exam on Internet Chapters 1-6, HTML Chapters 1-4 (200 points) Quizzes on each chapter of The Internet (180 points) Lab Assignments for each chapter of The Internet (120) Research Paper Project (150 points) Web Site Project (200 points) Class Participation (50 points) Total Available Points = 1000 Final Grades will be awarded as follows: A = 900 points or more B = points C = points D = points F = Less than 600 points Web Site Project The full details of this project are provided in WebCT. The student will demonstrate the correct use of specified HTML tags, images, tables, and hyperlinks on the pages of the site. The deliverables will be a small web site, consisting of 5-7 linked web pages, uploaded to the CCBC Student Server. Research Paper Project The details of this project are provided in WebCT. The deliverable is a 2 to 3 page written report, based on Internet only research completed by the student. Web site references must be cited in a correct format. Hints for Success: Here are some tips you should follow which will help you to succeed in this course: Set aside a specific time each week to work on this course. Keep in touch with me and your classmates by frequently checking your course , discussion board, and calendar on WebCT. This will help build a sense of community among us. Familiarize yourself with published deadlines. Ask for help when you need it. Keep up with the work. Do not wait until the last few weeks to complete the web site and research paper. Page 4 of 6

5 Class Schedule: Labs, Projects, Reading Assignments, Exams (Subject to minor adjustments as the semester progresses) Grade Week Week of Topics Due Date Points Notes 1 6/5 Class Orientation Monday 6/7 Essex Campus - N310, 4:30-5:30 1 6/5 Module C1 - Introduction to the Internet and the World Wide Web 1, Pages WEB 3 thru WEB /5 Chapter 1 Quiz Monday 6/12 40 "The Internet" Chapter 1 1 6/5 Chapter 1 Assignment Monday 6/19 20 See WebCT Assignments page 1 6/5 Module H1 - Introduction to HTML Reference: HTML Project 1, Pages HTM 4 thru HTM /5 HTML Lab 1 Monday 6/12 15 Download generic student home page; modify it; upload modified page 1 6/5 Module H2 - Creating & Editing a Web Page Reference: HTML Project 2, Pages HTM 30 thru HTM /5 HTML Lab 2 Monday 6/12 20 Create and upload a new home page containing a draft of your site's home page 1 6/5 Module C3 - Basic Communication on the Internet: 3, Pages WEB 105 thru WEB /5 Chapter 3 Quiz Monday 6/12 20 "The Internet" Chapter 3 1 6/5 Chapter 3 Assignment Monday 6/19 20 See WebCT Assignments page 1 6/5 Announce Web Site Subject Friday 6/9 to Instructor for approval 2 6/12 Module C5 - Information Resources on the Web 5, Pages WEB 235 thru WEB /12 Chapter 5 Quiz Monday 6/19 40 "The Internet" Chapter 5 2 6/12 Chapter 5 Assignment Monday 6/26 15 See WebCT Assignments page 2 6/12 Module H3 - Creating Web Pages with Links, Images, and Formatted Text Reference: HTML Project 3, Pages HTM 70 thru HTM /12 HTML Lab 3 Monday 6/19 20 Create and upload "About the Author" page 2 6/12 Module C4 - Searching the Web 4, Pages WEB 187 thru WEB /12 Chapter 4 Quiz Monday 6/19 20 "The Internet" Chapter 4 2 6/12 Chapter 4 Assignment Monday 6/26 30 See WebCT Assignments page 3 6/19 Module H4 - Creating Tables in a Web Site Reference: HTML Project 4, Pages HTM 132 thru HTM /19 HTML Lab 4 Monday 6/19 20 Link the Home Page and the About the Author Page 3 6/19 HTML Lab 5 Monday 6/26 25 Create additional, blank pages for the web site. Add a table of horizontal or vertical links to all pages. Page 5 of 6

6 Week Week of Topics Due Date Grade Points Notes 4 6/26 Research Paper Due Monday 6/ A 2-3 page report as described on WebCT 4 6/26 Module C6 - Downloading and Storing Data 6, Pages WEB 277 thru WEB /26 Chapter 6 Quiz Monday 7/3 30 "The Internet" Chapter 6 4 6/26 Chapter 6 Assignment Monday 7/10 15 See WebCT Assignments page 4 6/26 Javascript An introduction to Javascript 5 7/3 Module C2 - Browser Basics 2, Pages WEB 39 thru WEB /3 Chapter 2 Quiz Monday 7/10 30 "The Internet" Chapter 2 5 7/3 Chapter 2 Assignment Monday 7/10 20 See WebCT Assignments page 5 7/3 Final Exam Online Monday 7/ Selected topics from all chapters of both books. Availability will be announced. 5 7/3 Web Site Project Due Friday 7/7 200 See Web Site Project description 6 7/10 Class Participation Monday 7/10 50 Based on WebCT usages, Discussion Board postings and replies, and other electronic and face-to-face interactions 6 7/10 Final Grades Due Tuesday 7/11 Page 6 of 6