Community College System

University of Hawaii

Maui Community College

COURSE OUTLINE

1. Course Title
Number of Credits
Abbreviated Course Title
Date of Outline / Internet Resources
ICS 102
3
Internet Resources
October 2002
2. Course Description / Introduces the variety of resources available on the Internet. Examines history, current issues, and how the Internet works. Teaches terminology, file formats, and addressing. Introduces the concept of client-server programs as they apply to the Internet. Explores the use of the World Wide Web as a vehicle for research. Teaches how to find, evaluate, and publish information.
3. Credits/ Contact Hours / 3cr./3hrs. lect./lab
4. Prerequisites
Corequisites
Recommended Preparation / ICS 100, or BCIS 161 or consent

Approved by______Date______

5.  General Course Objectives


Upon successful completion of ICS 102, the student will be proficient in the use of the Internet as an academic research vehicle, as an essential tool for the accomplishment of distance education goals and as a resource for personal information acquisition and communication.

6. Specific Course Competencies

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to

·  describe and explain the history and social impact of the Internet.

·  demonstrate how to use a web browser to navigate the World Wide Web.

·  create an e-mail account and send and receive e-mail messages.

·  join an e-mail list.

·  describe the structure of a Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) document.

·  create a web page using HTML.

·  apply the fundamentals of web design.

·  add text, images, links, lists, and tables to a web page.

·  download and upload files to and from a web server.

·  use search engines and directories to locate specific resources on the Internet.

·  properly document Internet sources.

·  explain issues relating to copyright law.

·  evaluate the quality and accuracy of Internet resources.

·  explain how the Internet works.

·  distinguish between different types of connection to the Internet.

·  define operating system settings used to connect to the Internet.

·  explain the measurement of network performance

·  explain the role of Internet Service Providers (ISPs)

·  determine appropriate choices for web hosting

·  communicate using real-time chat

·  access and utilize Usenet

·  identify current problems with the Internet

·  identify security issues with the use of the Internet

·  explain ethical problems connected with the Internet


7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent

Prepares students for research on the Internet and develops the ability to publish their results as web pages using HTML. Introduces fundamentals of networking and technology of the Internet.

·  Introduction, background, preliminaries 1 – 2 weeks

·  Creating and publishing web pages using
HTML 6 – 7 weeks

·  Searching, documenting, and evaluating
Internet resources 2 – 3 weeks

·  Fundamentals of networking and
technology of the Internet 3 – 4 weeks

·  Special topics including social issues,
problems, multimedia presentations, and
future directions 2 – 3 weeks

8.  Recommended Course Requirements

Primarily a project-driven experience requiring students to analyze and evaluate information science content and creatively synthesize and publish their results utilizing written communication, graphic design and the unique feature of the World Wide Web, namely hypertext linking.

9. Text and Materials

Text materials will be selected from the best and most up-to-date materials available, such as Light on the Internet, Lehnert, Addison Wesley, 1999. The Web Wizards’s Guide to HTML, Lehnert, Addison Wesley, 2002.

A vast amount of material exists on the world wide web. Examples are:

" LEARN THE NET: An Internet Guide and Tutorial." <http://www.learnthenet.com/english/index.html>

" Beginners' Central, a Users Guide to the Internet."
< http://northernwebs.com/bc/>

" Internet for Beginners."
< http://netforbeginners.about.com/mbody.htm>


10. Evaluation and Grading

One or more quizzes may be given. These tests may include any of the following types of questions: multiple choice, true-false, matching, short answer, short essay, and critical thinking. Written homework tasks and web publishing projects will be assigned.

Quizzes 0-30%

Assignments 10-50%

Projects 10-60%
Attendance 0-10%

A = 100- 90%, B = 80 - 89%, C = 79 - 65%, D = 64 - 55%, F < 55%

11. Methods of Instruction

Lectures will include demonstrations as well as hands-on experience with Internet tools and resources. Opportunities for service learning and internships may be included.
Curriculum Action Request (CAR) (Form 4-93) - Maui Community College

ICS 102

Stuart Zinner

1. a. x course

b. x regular

2. Strengthens the Computer Science and Liberal Arts offerings. Provides support for students engaging in distance education. Taught at WCC.

3. a. ICS 102 - Internet Literacy 3 Credits

4. Course Description:

Introduces the variety of resources available on the Internet. Examines history, current issues, and how the Internet works. Teaches terminology, file formats, and addressing. Introduces the concept of client-server programs as they apply to the Internet. Explores the use of the World Wide Web as a vehicle for research. Teaches how to find, evaluate, and publish information.

5. Prerequisites: ICS 100, or BCIS 161, or consent

6. a. fall/spring x as needed

b. Fall 2000

c. x no

7. 3 hours /wk. Lecture

8. Add to MCC catalog.

9. Course grading: x either x audit

10. Special fees: x no

11. Special resources: x no

12. a. Max enrollment: 24 Rationale: Lab size

13. Course is elective for Applied Studies

14. x makes no change

15. Cross listed? x no

16. Another UH campus? x HCC Internet Resources ICS 102,
LCC The Internet ICS 102, WCC, Internet Literacy, ICS 102