Description:

This course will introduce the student to commands and techniques required to effectively use the resources of the World Wide Web. Topics to be covered will include how to browse, search and retrieve information on the Internet using Internet Explorer, how to create and manage "favorites", how to protect computers from viruses, how to send and receive electronic mail, and how to create a basic home page. 1 hr. lecture/wk.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $10 to $20.

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. Describe the history and development of the Internet and World Wide Web.
2. Discuss the rules and netiquette of the Internet.
3. List the hardware and software components of an Internet connection.
4. Compare and evaluate different methods for connecting to the Internet.
5. Browse the World Wide Web using Internet Explorer.
6. Identify hypertext links and URLs.
7. Configure and send electronic mail.
8. Access electronic mail.
9. Organize electronic mail and addresses.
10. Search the World Wide Web for information using a variety of search tools and techniques.
11. Create and organize bookmarks.
12. Create a homepage with headings, text, and hyperlinks to other Web resources.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Introduction To The Internet
   A. Describe the history and development of the Internet and World Wide
Web.
   B. Discuss the rules and netiquette of the Internet.
   C. List hardware and software components of an Internet connection.
   D. Compare and evaluate different methods for connecting to the
Internet.

II. Internet Explorer
   A. Browse the World Wide Web using Internet Explorer.
   B. Identify hypertext links and URL's.
   C. Describe the steps to modify the preference settings.

III. Electronic Mail
   A. Describe electronic mail and how it works.
   B. Set up an e-mail account.
   C. Send and receive e-mail messages.
   D. Print an e-mail message.
   E. Forward and reply to e-mail messages.
   F. Create e-mail folders.
   G. File and delete e-mail messages and folders.
   H. Send e-mail messages with attachments.
   I. Create and maintain an electronic address book.

IV. Locate and Retrieve Information
   A. Search the World Wide Web for information using a variety of search
tools and techniques.
   B. Save and print retrieved information.

V. Create and Organize Bookmarks
   A. Create a Bookmark.
   B. Create a Bookmark folder and organize bookmarks.
   C. Save a Bookmark to floppy disk.

VI. Create a Home Page
   A. Type source code and text into a text editor.
   B. Save as a web page file.
   C. View the web page in Internet Explorer.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

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

A minimum of four projects    60% of course grade
A minimum of two exams        40% of course grade
                             100%
Grading 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.