| Important
Note: |
This
course is designed for the self-motivated and disciplined student who requires
a substantial degree of scheduling flexibility. Please consider this carefully
before enrolling in the course. |
| Orientation:
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An
orientation session for CGS 2555W is held at the beginning of each term
the course is offered. Important aspects of the course will be discussed
at the orientation so please try to attend. If you would like to receive
this information as soon as you register please email the instructor with
your request. |
| Course
Access: |
A
username, password, and address to the course will be e-mailed to you soon
after registration. (The date of the orientation will also be included.)
If you do not receive this information within 10 days after the drop/add
period, please contact the instructor. This information will also be available
at the orientation session. You will not have access to the course until
you have secured a username and password. |
| Course
Description: |
This
course will cover use of Windows based software, Internet concepts, connectivity,
communication, search engines, Web page creation, Internet multimedia, and
the origin, current impact on society, and future of the Internet. This
course meets
A. A. computer competence requirement. |
| Required
Textbook: |
Hofstetter,
Fred T. Internet Literacy, 3rd Edition, Irwin McGraw-Hill, 2002 |
| World
Wide Web Sites: |
Internet Literacy Web Site - University
of Delaware |
| Supplemental
Materials: |
One or more 3 1/2" high density
disks to be used for potential downloads.
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| Special
Requirements: |
This
course requires a multimedia computer (Sound card, CD player and speakers)
with Internet access at a minimum of a 56 Kbps modem. The student must
have access to Windows PC or Macintosh running either Netscape Communicator
4.0 or above or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or above. |
| Methods
of Evaluation and Grade Computation: |
Final
evaluation of a student's performance in the course will be based on a series
of assignments and class participation. The assignments will be associated with Chapter materials
and will be posted on the threaded discussion in WebCT or e-mailed to the instructor. There will be two Web
page projects
which will be created with Netscape Composer or Microsoft FrontPage.
The assignments will total a maximum of 90 points and a maximum of 10
points will be based on class participation. |
| Grading Scale: |
| A |
90 - 100 |
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| B+ |
85 - 89 |
B |
80 - 84 |
| C+ |
75 - 79 |
C |
70 - 74 |
| D+ |
65 - 69 |
D |
60 - 64 |
| F |
0 - 59 |
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| Final
Note: |
The
key to your success largely depends on the effort you put into the course.
If you follow the instructor's guidelines and use the resources provided,
you can successfully complete the course and earn 3.0 college credits. If
you have questions at any time, please contact your instructor for assistance.
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