Description:

This course will cover the commands and techniques required to effectively use various Internet application tools. The student will also use Windows and non-Windows applications to locate information, download and upload files, and create a Web page. Additionally the course will cover basic LINUX commands and publish a Web page to a Web server. 1 hr. lecture/wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Use Telnet software to establish an Internet connection.
2. Use a Windows application to compress and decompress files
3. FTP a file from a remote host using a Windows FTP client.
4. FTP a file from a remote host using a FTP commands at the UNIX prompt.
5. Subscribe to and cancel a listserv subscription
6. Manage UNIX directories, files and permissions.
7. Converse with other people on the Internet.
8. Define HTML and use of HTML markup tags.
9. Use Notepad to create a homepage with headings, text and hyperlinks to other Web resources.
10. View and copy HTML source code.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Use Electronic Mail To Subscribe and Send Messages
   A. Use a windows and non-windows application to send and receive
electronic mail
   B. Create address book and distribution lists

II. Connect To a UNIX System
   A. Login/Logout
   B. List contents of directories
   C. Create directories
   D. Change directories
   E. Remove files and directories
   F. Change permission on flies

III. Locating And Retrieving Information
   A. Locate FTP resources.
   B. Upload and download files with a Windows-based FTP client
application.
   C. Use a window's program to compress and decompress downloaded files.

IV. Creating a Web Page
   A. Design a Web Page
   B. Use Notepad to create a Web Page
      1. Insert headings and text
      2. Create hyperlinks to connect to other Web resources
   C. View and copy HTML source code
   D. Place Web page on provider's server

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

A Minimum of 1 Project        60% of course grade
A Minimum of 1 Examination    40% of course grade
                             100%
Grade Criteria:
   90 - 100%   A
   80 -  89%   B
   70 -  79%   C
   60 -  69%   D
    0 -  59%   F

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.