This course provides an overview of the many services available on the Internet. Students will learn about Internet browsers and their extensions, WWW, eMail, search engines, using the Internet for research, chat and instant messaging, uploading and downloading files using FTP servers, storage services, Internet security concepts, e-commerce and the various career opportunities associated with the Internet.
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to do the following:
| Learning Unit | Week | Read this chapter |
Case Study |
Online Quiz |
Assignments MUST be completed by 11:55 P.M. on the date listed |
Prep Unit: Getting Your Feet Wet |
1 | Case Study 0: Scavenger Hunt |
Pop Quiz |
Aug. 23 |
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Learning Unit 1: Internet Basics |
2 | Chapter 1: |
Case Study 1: |
Chapter 1 Quiz |
Aug. 30 |
| 3 | Chapter 2: Basic Communication on the Internet: E-Mail |
Case Study 2: Look Before You Send!!! |
Chapter 2 Quiz |
Sept. 6 |
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| 4 | Appendix A: History, Structure, and Technology |
Case Study A: Exploring The Internet Infrastructure |
Internetworking Quiz |
Sept. 13 |
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| 5 | Learning Unit 1 Exam (LU1) | Sept. 20 | |||
Learning Unit 2: Working the Web |
6 | Chapter 3: Searching the Web |
Case Study 3: Build It & They Will Come? |
Chapter 3 Quiz |
Sept. 27 |
| 7 | Chapter 4: Information Resources on the Web |
Case Study 4: The Information Age Pt. 1 |
Chapter 4 Quiz |
Oct. 4 |
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| 8 | Chapter 5: Downloading and Storing Data |
Case Study 5: Tools of the Internet |
Chapter 5 Quiz |
Oct. 11 |
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| 9 | Learning Unit 2 Exam (LU2) | Oct. 18, 2010 | |||
Learning Unit 3: Increasing your Reach |
10 | Chapter 6: User Generated Content on the Internet |
Chapter 6 Quiz |
Oct. 25 |
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| 11 | Chapter 7: Wireless Networking and Security |
Case Study 7:The Information Age Pt. 2
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Chapter 7 Quiz |
Nov. 1 |
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| 12 | Chapter 8: Creating Effective Web Pages |
Case Study 8: Putting on Your Best Face |
Chapter 8 Quiz |
Nov. 8 |
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| 13 | Learning Unit 3 Exam (LU3) | Nov. 15 | |||
Learning Unit 4: Technologies of the Internet |
14 | Chapter 9: |
Chapter 9 Quiz |
Nov. 22 |
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| 15 | Chapter 10: Electronic Commerce |
Chapter 10 Quiz |
Nov. 29 |
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| 16 | Learning Unit 4 Exam (LU4) | Dec. 6 | |||
11 Quizzes = 1,100 total possible points: Except for the Pop Quiz, quizzes will be in the multiple choice format. You will access the quizzes online through the Blackboard system at http://my.msjc.edu by clicking on the Assessments link or through the appropriate Lesson folder (either link takes you to the same quiz).
8 Case Studies X 100 points each = 800 total possible points: Including the Scavenger Hunt, there are nine case studies which require you to apply the knowledge that you've learned from reading the online materials and your textbook. The Scavenger Hunt is for extra credit points the rest of the Case Studies earn you points towards your final grade in this class. These Case Studies are designed for maximum student retention of the material covered in their textbook.
4 Learning Unit Exams = 1,100 total possible points: The Learning Unit exams will also be in the multiple choice question format. You will access the them online through the Blackboard system at http://my.msjc.edu by clicking on the Assessments link for this course. There are 10 questions for each chapter being covered and you get 2 minutes per question to complete each test. In other words the exams LU1, LU2, & LU3 have 30 questions, are worth a total of 300 points each, and you have 60 minutes to complete each one. LU4 covers only two chapters, so it has only 20 questions, is worth only a total of 200 points, and you have only 40 minutes to complete it.
Grading Scale: A > 89%, B > 79%, C > 69%, D > 59%, F < 60%.
Total possible points for this course = 3000.
Extra Credit Points = 50 Possible Points 1 Data Sheet = 20 possible points: As part of the Prep Unit you will be asked to create a document telling us a little bit about yourself. 1 Scavenger Hunt Report = 20 possible Points: As part of the Prep Unit you will be asked to create a document telling me about another student. 1 Pop Quiz = 10 possible points: A short quiz covering the details of this course found in the following documents: Welcome, Syllabus, Keys to Succesful Learning, and the 10 Servers That Changed the World. |
Except for the Pop Quiz, all of the Quizzes can be repeated as many times as you'd like. The system will record your highest score, so feel free to repeat each Quiz as many times as you need in order to see the entire pool of questions. Quizzes are organized into the Learning Units but you can also access them by clicking on the Assessments link. The Learning Unit Exams can be found under the Assessments link as well. All Learning Units (Case Studies and Quizzes), the LU Exams, MUST be completed by 11:55 P.M. on the due date assigned to that item in Due Dates.
Students who do not complete the chapter Quizzes or do no submit Case Study assignments for any three consecutive weeks may be dropped from the class by the instructor.
For quickest response to questions or problems regarding this course, students should always send me an email using the format specified in the CIS EMAIL POLICY to the email address listed in the instructor box at the top of the Syllabus.
When emailing me during my stated online office hours, which can be found by clicking on the “Hours” link within the Instructor's box of this course, I will usually respond within the same day - depending on my student case load for that particular day. Students are always responded to on a first come first served basis.
When emailing me outside of my posted office hours, when posting to a discussion thread, or when submitting an assignment, students can expect that they will receive an appropriate response, when required, within 48 hours of the post or submission (Monday thru Thursday at 5:00 P.M.). Emails received after Thursday at 5:00 P.M. will be responded to on the following Monday.
To schedule a face-to-face meeting during the posted face-to-face office hours or to request synchronous contact via: virtual office, by telephone, or IM (Instant Messaging); please email your request so that we can schedule a mutually convenient meeting time.
From time to time, as it is deemed necessary, contact will be initiated with you, individually or jointly, via: email, Canvas Announcements, or Discussion Board posts to help keep you informed and up-to-date regarding your progress or status in this course. Be sure that you read all Announcements I post on Canvas and check your MSJC email on a daily basis. Please click "Reply" when responding to an email I send you so that my email message is included in your email response. That way I can easily keep track of what our discussion thread pertains to.
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For more details on plagiarism and cheating, please review the MSJC Student Conduct Web Resources page.
⇑ Table of ContentsIt is my view that Artificial Intelligence is on its way to becoming just as ubiquitous as is the Internet. Meaning that in order to be successful in life you will need to know how and when to use it. Whereas I will not tolerate you plagiarizing copyrighted material or stealing content created by others in any shape or form, I do not have a problem with you using AI to the extent you feel is helpful for completing your assignments. However, keep in mind that one of the best techniques for learning new material is elaboration. Explaining what you are learning to others goes a long way in helping you to sort out and better retain in your grey matter the content you are learning in this class.
What I am saying is, learning to use AI is a good thing, but be careful that you don't rely on so much as to be a deterrent to your learning experience. It is a slippery slope for sure, but I will leave it up to you to metacognitively evaluate what works best for you as far as your learning is concerned. Keep in mind you paid to be here to learn and understand the subject matter being presented, don't let the lure of AI override your desire to learn this subject matter to the best of your ability.
⇑ Table of ContentsAll students are entitled to an environment that encourages learning. If a student behaves in a manner that negatively affects other class members, he or she is guilty of disruptive behavior. Such behavior will be addressed in a manner consistent with school policy.
In a face-to-face class students should turn off cell phones and refrain from speaking when others are already talking.
In an online class students should follow the rules of netiquette when posting to discussion forums or communicating via Canvas Messaging.
⇑ Table of ContentsTutoring for some Business & CIS classes including Internet Authoring, Programming, Networking and Microsoft Office applications is available online.
For help getting tutoring, contact the MSJC Learning Resource Center.
⇑ Table of ContentsCheck out the MSJC Learning Resource Centers! Academic Support is available for all students through the services provided in the Learning Resource Centers on each campus. Inquire at each center regarding hours of operations and specific subjects for which tutors are available. In addition, some subject area specialist tutors are available for courses through specific departments. Ask your instructor if specialized tutors are available for your individual course.
Mt. San Jacinto College is committed to supporting the diversity of its students and communities and as such, this virtual classroom will be a space committed to anti-racism, anti-sexism, and anti-homophobia. I believe it is important that our class is a space where we can work to understand ourselves and others better. To do this, we must have respect for each other and treat each other with dignity, which requires that we value and affirm each other’s experiences. We, the Mt. San Jacinto College Faculty, Classified Professionals, and Administrators, acknowledge there are systemic barriers that have historically excluded and prevented equal outcomes for students on the basis of:
Therefore, we define equity as an investment and commitment to achieving parity in academic outcomes by removing institutional barriers and creating an inclusive and culturally affirming learning environment. As such, we are dedicated to challenging our perceptions, biases, and blind spots through self-reflection and constant inquiry to identify and eliminate equity gaps and reinvest in our communities. Our purpose is to celebrate diversity, instill hope, and empower our students to transform their lives and those around them.
For more information about MSJC's dedication to student success see the Student Support Hub.
Mt. San Jacinto College abides by the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that prohibits federal and state agencies or programs from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities. Students in this course who have a documented disability, that limits a major life activity which may have some impact on your work in this class and for which you may require accommodations should meet with a Accommodation Service Center facilitator as soon as possible.
⇑ Table of ContentsFederal and State regulations require that students seeking financial aid must demonstrate Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward a published degree objective and ensure progress toward the degree for all periods of enrollment whether or not the student has received financial aid. There is a minimum unit and a maximum unit requirement. Withdrawing from a course may have serious impacts on your financial aid eligibility. If a student drops units after receiving a grant disbursement, the student MAY be required to repay a portion or all of the grant. Students are encouraged to review the MSJC SAP policy at: and consult with a financial aid representative before dropping course(s). An SAP appeal is available on StudentForms for all extenuating circumstances.
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