CIS 185 Internet Essentials Spring Blended

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1 CIS 185 Internet Essentials Spring Blended Instructor: Jeni Patton Class Days: Thursdays office LCC 1241 Class Time: 4:45 6:00 PM pattonj@cochise.edu Room: LCC 1201 Office Hours: At these times, I am in my office and no appointment is necessary: Drop by, , or call. At other times pattonj@cochise.edu for a prompt response. Mon & Wed 8:30-11:30 am Tue & Thurs 8:30-10:30 am Textbook: Schneider, G.P. & J. Evans. (2010). New Perspectives on The Internet Comprehensive. (8th ed.). Course Technology/Cengage Learning. ISBN: Student Online Companion: Instructions are inside the front cover of the textbook. Class Code: 40787AC6 (Join a Class, so lab scores are available to instructor) Course Description: A survey of the power of the Internet: real-time and mass communication, social networks, browser features, management, security, and ecommerce. Emphasis on the World Wide Web as a research tool, including developing strategies for conducting research, evaluating resources, and citing sources. Includes an introduction to HTML. No programming experience is necessary. Prerequisite: CIS 116 with a "C" or better. Required Materials: One USB (flash) drive. Expected Outcomes: To complete this course, the student will: 1. Use browser software to navigate the Internet. 2. Use software to create, send, receive, and store messages. 3. Use software to implement group messages. 4. Develop search queries to retrieve specific information successfully from the Internet. 5. Cite Internet sources correctly. 6. Use ftp to transfer files from the Internet to local computers. 7. Use appropriate software to open compressed files. 8. Identify major milestones in the Internet's history. Attendance Policy: Plan to attend all classes. If you have more than one (1) absence from class, the instructor may drop you from the class. The effective date for reporting purposes will be the date of the first absence per Cochise College policy. If you must be absent for a class, contact the instructor and make alternate arrangements at the earliest possible opportunity. If you are absent from a class for any reason and miss an assignment due date, it is your responsibility to get that assignment to the instructor prior to the next class meeting. You are required to participate in-class in discussions and assignments and online in discussions forums, assignments, and labs. You are expected to be on time for class and to stay for the entire class period. Unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor, two late arrivals or early departures equal one unexcused absence.

2 Time Requirement: This class is 3 semester credits over 16 weeks. A 3-credit class meets approximately 3 hours per week. This is a blended learning class: Our class meets for about half that time in the classroom and the rest of the class meeting time will be online, using WebStudy, our course management system. If you do not have a computer with high-speed access, you may use the Computer Lab on campus. Either way, it is your responsibility to make sure all work is done on time! Additionally, a 3-credit class requires reading and homework outside of class. Expect to spend an additional 3-6 hours per week outside of class reading the textbook, taking the reading quizzes, and working on the assignments and research paper. Plan your schedule accordingly. When contacting the instructor by , put the course number (CIS 185) in the Subject line to receive a prompt, pertinent response. Include your name in the , too! Messages sent through WebStudy are considered less urgent and will be responded to within 48 hours. Discussion Postings: The instructor works hard to create a good class for you and asks that you respect that and work to contribute to a positive learning experience for everyone. Postings should be on topic and respectful of other students and the instructor. How to Make Excellent Discussion Posts (minimum of *one* required per forum per week) Begin early in the week to allow for replies! Read the discussion question carefully. Prepare your response to the question in your word processing program. Include support for your opinion. Refer to the textbook or Links (in WebStudy) for resources. Read your response to make sure you have answered the question(s) asked. Use a spelling and grammar checker! Copy and paste into the WebStudy forum. How to Make Excellent Discussion Replies (minimum of *two* required per forum per week) Read several postings. Pick ones where you have something to add, change, or question. (Replies that merely say, Good job! or I agree do not contribute significantly to the discussion.) Include support for your reply, where relevant. Discuss ideas; do not attack the person. Classroom Courtesy: Turn off cell phones and pagers during class. If you must be available, use a silent mode and do not answer until you are outside the classroom. It is very rude to check , instant message, play games, or do other non-classrelated activities during class, and it can be disruptive to your fellow students. The instructor works hard to create a good class for you and asks that you respect that and work to contribute to a positive learning experience. Headphones or earbuds are not allowed during lecture or exams; they are allowed during lab time and are recommended in the computer lab for working on labs.

3 Homework: Required. You should read the tutorials in the textbook before the class in which that topic will be discussed. Plan to take the open-book reading quiz for the assigned tutorial before we discuss the tutorial in class. To earn credit for a quiz a score of 70% or better is required; multiple attempts are allowed, but the quiz must be completed before the topic is discussed in class. All written assignments must be computer printed, unless otherwise specified by the instructor. Assignments will be graded on attention to detail, content, and logical analysis. Assignments are due to the instructor at the next class meeting after they are assigned, unless changed by the instructor in class. A late assignment will receive one grade lower for every class period it is late. Research Paper: Required. You will write a 5-7-page paper on a topic of your choice from a list provided by the instructor and related to the topics covered in class. It will be an original paper written expressly to fulfill the requirements of this class. You will need to use at least three sources. Your paper must be typed on a computer, double-spaced, and include citations in the text and a works cited list. Your spelling and grammar will be included in the total grade. The paper must be well written, logical in its presentation, cover the topic with in the limits provided, and be technically correct. The paper will be submitted both hardcopy and via Turnitin.com. A single re-submit will be allowed to improve your grade, if necessary. Further information will be available during Tutorial 2. Exams: Required. You will complete two hands-on, practical exams. The midterm will cover the first half of the semester. The final will cover the entire semester, with an emphasis on the second half. Don't miss an exam. Make-up exams will not be given without prior arrangement. Evaluation Tool How Many Part of Final Grade Tutorial Assignments 10 45% Lab Assignments 7 5% Reading Quizzes 11 5% Participation & Discussion* 15 10% Research Paper** 1 15% Midterm Exam 1 10% Final Exam 1 10% 100% Total * Participation in the discussion forum is required; a grade of 'F' may be assigned if discussions are consistently missed. **A C -or-better written paper must be turned in or a grade of F may be assigned as the final course grade. Grades: Grades are assigned as follows: 90% - 100% A 80% - 89% B 70% - 79% C 60% - 69% D Below 60% F Withdrawal: A student who stops attending class and/or stops turning in assignments will earn a grade of 'W' in this class, unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. A student who is dropped by the instructor for non-attendance does not receive a refund. If you are receiving financial aid, a 'W' grade may impact you financially. It is your responsibility to fill out and turn in the paperwork to withdraw officially from any class.

4 Failure: A student must have attempted 80% of the course work to earn a grade of 'F' in this class. Participation in the discussion forum is required; a grade of 'F' may be assigned if discussions are missed. If a research paper is not turned in, a grade of 'F' may be assigned. Incomplete Grade: A student must have attempted 80% of the coursework for this class to request an Incomplete Contract and earn a grade of 'I' in this class. An incomplete is issued only when documented unforeseen circumstances prevent completion of a few items to finish the course. Both the student and the instructor must sign the Incomplete Contract. An incomplete allows one semester to complete the requirements for the course. If the incomplete is not replaced by another grade within one semester, the 'I' is automatically changed to an 'F' by the college. Student Grade Reports: Final grades for all Cochise classes are available online through MyCochise at my.cochise.edu. Login with your Cochise information (leaving off part). Grades are NOT mailed. Students who are unable to access their grades by going online may go to the Records and Registration Office on either the Sierra Vista or the Douglas Campus to request a hard copy or may send a written request to the same office. A signed, written request from the student is required; federal law does not allow telephone or requests. Academic Integrity: Cheating and plagiarism are not tolerated. Cochise College regards both as violations of Academic Standards. This policy includes copying someone else's work and having someone do the work for you. Any violation will result in a zero on the assignment and the student may be subject to academic discipline by the college per Policy Correct citation versus plagiarism is a topic covered in this class. We will use Turnitin.com with the term paper. Problem Resolution: It is always best to discuss a problem with the person with whom the difficulty exists; therefore, the instructor appreciates having the opportunity to address any problems as soon as they occur. Should you have any problems with this class or this instructor that you are unable to resolve satisfactorily, contact the CIS Department Chair, Clyne Namuo, namuoc@cochise.edu, ADA Statement: Students wishing to receive an accommodation for a disability should make an appointment with the Office of Disability Services, Ken Laux, lauxk@cochise.edu, MSDN Alliance Benefits: As a student taking a CIS course at Cochise College, you have access to selected Microsoft software at NO COST. You may borrow a CD and obtain a registration code from the library. No manuals are provided and you must return the CD. See the front desk of the library for a complete list of available software or visit

5 CIS 185 Internet Essentials Schedule - Spring Thursdays, Blended In Class (due by beginning of next class) Reading/ Work through Reading Discussion Forum Research Week Date Topic/Textbook Session Tutorial Project Lab Quick Checks Tutorial Sessions Quiz 1 answer + 2 replies each Survey Paper 1 Jan 13 Introduction & Procedures - Getting the Session 1.1, 1.2, , 1.3 Practice Quiz Introductions Use of the - Student Online Companion/WebStudy Most Out of Tutorial 1 T1 - Browsers Internet Browser Basics/ 1.1 the Internet 2 Jan 20 Internet Explorer/ 1.2 T1 Project - Session 2.1, , 3.1 Tutorial 2 T2 - Suggested Topics Mozilla Firefox/ 1.3 Homework Prepare for next topic 3 Jan 27 / 2.1 T2 Project Session Tutorial 3 Topic Ideas Topic Due Windows Live Hotmail/ 3.1 Feb 10 4 Feb 3 Gmail & Google Docs/ 3.2 T3 Project - Research Challenges provided 5 Feb 10 Search/ 4.1 T4 Project Session 5.1, , 5.2 Tutorial 5 T5 - Info Resources Complex Search & Evaluating Resources/ Feb 17 Library Orientation Citation vs Plagiarism Session 4.1, , 4.2 Tutorial 4 T4 - Search Prelim Resource - List Due Mar 3 7 Feb 24 Finding Current Info/ 5.1 T5 Project - Session 6.1, , 6.2 Tutorial 6 T6 - Social Networks Favorite Outline Due Citing Sources & Multimedia/ 5.2 Tutorial Mar 10 8 Mar 3 Push and Pull Communication/ 6.1 T6 Project Protecting Your Midterm Midterm Paper Due Chat & Social Networks/ 6.2 Privacy Online Predictions Survey Apr 14 Review for Midterm 9 Mar 10 Midterm Exam - - Session 7.1, , 7.2 Tutorial 7 T7 - Security Last day T1-T6 Projects/Labs accepted Mar 10 Mar 17 Spring Break 10 Mar 24 Security Basics/ 7.1 T7 Project Keeping Your Session 8.1, , 8.2 Tutorial 8 T8 - Wireless Paper Due Web Client & Server Security/ 7.2 Computer Virus Free Apr Mar 31 Wireless Networking/8.1 T8 Project Wireless Networking Session , really! T9 - Effective Web Pages Wireless Security/ Apr 7 HTML/ 9.1 Work thru Creating Web Pages Session Tutorial 9 HTML tutorials Paper Due T9.1 in book Apr Apr 14 Web Site Management/ 9.2 T9 Project - Appendix A Appendix A Appendix A App A - Online Services Session Apr 21 Internet & WWW History/ Appendix A - (not assigned) Session Tutorial 10 T10 - Ecommerce Electronic Commerce/ Apr 28 Doing Business on the Internet/ 10.2 T10 Project E-Commerce Final Thoughts Favorite Review for Final Tutorial 2 16 May 5 Final Exam Last day any assignments accepted May 5 Paper Due

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