Description:

This course is a continuation of CWEB 101, Introduction to the Web using IE, and will cover intermediate commands and techniques required to use various Web-based tools and programs. Topics to be covered will include using complex search strategies; finding people, businesses and e-mail addresses on the Web; accessing and using Newsgroups; joining and leaving mailing lists; using a Web-based chat facility; locating and downloading freeware and shareware programs; and identifying online backup and storage options. 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. Develop and employ effective search strategies to perform complex searches.
2. Find current news and weather information on the Web.
3. Find graphics, sound, and video resources.
4. Access online library resources.
5. Download both programs and data.
6. Check your disk for computer viruses.
7. Join and leave a mailing list.
8. Search the Web for e-mail addresses.
9. Describe and join Web-based chat facilities.
10. Search the Web for information in Usenet newsgroups.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Search the Web
   A. Develop and use effective search strategies to perform complex
searches.
   B. Identify and use Web search tools.
   C. Create different kinds of search expressions.
   D. Compare search results from different search tools.

II. Find, Evaluate, and Use Web Information Resources
   A. Find current news and weather information on the Web.
   B. Find graphics, sound, and video resources.
   C. Evaluate the quality of Web Research Resources.
   D. Access online library resources.

III. Find and download Programs and Data
   A. Identify freeware and shareware programs
   B. Download both programs and data using Internet Explorer.
   C. Decompress a downloaded file.
   D. Check for computer viruses.

IV. Advanced E-Mail Topics
   A. Join and leave a mailing list.
   B. Search the Web for e-mail addresses.
   C. Describe and use Web-based chat facilities.
   D. Search the Web for information in Usenet newsgroups.

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 examinations 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.