Wayland Baptist University
HAWAII CAMPUS SCHOOL
OF BUSINESS
SYLLABUS
Mission Statement:
Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically
challenging, learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success, and
service to God and humankind.
Course: MISM3325.HI01, Cyberlife
Term: Spring –February 24 – May 12, 2015
Instructor: Gary Teed
Office Phone and Wayland Email Address: 352-3231 – gary.teed@wayland.wbu.edu or
garyteed@aol.com
Office Hours: I am available before and after class or by appointment if you need help or have a
problem. Building and Location: Mililani Campus, Computer Lab
Class Meeting Time and Location: Tuesday, 5:30-10:00PM, Mililani Computer Lab Classroom #8
Catalog Description- Internet and its major components: e-mail, file transfer protocol, browsers, service
connectivity and troubleshooting, news groups, list servers, and the World Wide Web. Searches on the World
Wide Web to find information on Internet issues, and the ramifications of the Internet on personal and
professional lives.
Prerequisites: COSC2311
Required Textbook:
BOOK
AUTHOR
ED YEAR PUBLISHER
Internet Comprehensive
Schneider
9th 2013
Cengage
Learning
ISBN#
UPDATED
9781-111529116
Spring 14
Optional Materials: Lecture, case study and practical exercises will be used as appropriate. Information
other than in the text will be made available as necessary in class. Current events will be discussed
during class period.
Course Outcome Competencies:
•
Effectively discuss the history of the internet, describe the main structure of the
internet and successfully connect to the internet.
• Use different web browsers to access web sites on the internet for the purpose of
research, pleasure and business related transactions.
• Effectively setup and use email applications and web mail applications.
• Conduct research on the internet via search engines and directions and discern
the validity of the information source.
• Successfully download and install applications/utility software then demonstrate the
ability to use that software by completing other internet related activities.
•
Successfully access List Server, utilizing information obtained to better understand
internet technologies.
• Effectively access and utilize chat and instant messenger.
• Compare and contrast the differences and advantages of Wired Network vs. Wireless
• Discuss and analyze the importance of Internet Security, identify and utilize which will
protect computer system from: spy ware, Ad ware, Viruses, Worms, Trojans, etc,
• Compare and contrast Ecommerce with physical store fronts.
Attendance Requirements: Attendance and oral participation are mandatory. All absences must be
explained to the instructor, who will determine whether to omitted work may be made up.
Disability Statement: “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is
the policy of Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be
excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any
educational
program or activity in the university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator
of students with a disability and should be contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 2913765. Documentation of a disability must accompany any request for accommodations.”
Course Requirements and Grading Criteria: When a student reaches that number of absences considered by
the instructor to be excessive, the instructor will so advise the student and file an unsatisfactory progress
report with the campus dean. Any student who misses 25 percent or more of the regularly scheduled class
meetings will receive a grade of F in the course. You will be expected to keep up, or ahead, of the class
schedule and assignments. Come prepared for quizzes, exams and discussion of assignments for every
class. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to inform me in advance of any problems, so that an alternative
might be worked out. You will only be allowed to make up work early if it is pre-approved with the
instructor. If you have special learning needs please let me know ahead of time. It is the University’s
policy that no otherwise qualified person experiencing disabilities be excluded from participation in, be
denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under and educational program or activity in this
University. Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against prejudices or capricious
academic evaluation. A student who believes that he or she has not been held to realistic academic
standards, just evaluation procedures, or appropriate grading, may appeal the final grade given in the
course by using the student grade appeal process described in the Academic Catalog. Appeals may not
be made for advanced placement examinations or course bypass examinations. Appeals are limited to
the final course grade, which may be upheld, raised, or lowered at any stage of the appeal process. Any
recommendation to lower a course grade must be submitted through the Executive Vice President/Provost
to the Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee for review and approval. The Faculty Assembly Grade
Appeals Committee may instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or lowered to a more proper
evaluation.
GRADING
FINAL
200 PTS
A=600-540
Quiz’s
120 PTS
B=539-480
LABS
110 PTS
C=479-420
PROJECT
100 PTS
D= 419-360
Homework
70 PTS
F= Below360
Tentative Schedule:
CLASS DATE
24 Feb
READING
TOPIC
3 March
Tutorial 2
Basic Internet
Concepts
10 March
Tutorial 3
Searching the Web
17 March
24 March
Tutorial 4
Finding information
on line
31 March
Tutorial 5
User generated
content
7 April
Tutorial 6
Tutorial 1
Basic
InternetConcepts
No Class
Internet Security
ASSIGNMENT
Homework
Handout
Lab Handout
in
Class
Homework
Handout
Lab Handout
in
Class
QUIZ 1
Homework
Handout
Lab Handout
in
Class
QUIZ 2
Homework
Handout
Lab Handout
in
Class
QUIZ 3
Homework
Handout
Lab Handout
in
Class
QUIZ 4
Homework
Handout
14 April
Tutorial 7
21 April
Tutorial 8
28 April
Tutorial 9
5 May
12 April
Lab Handout
in
Class
QUIZ 5
Homework
Wireless networking Handout
Lab Handout
in
Class
QUIZ 6
Homework
Creating Effective
Handout
Pages
Web
Lab Handout
in
Class
QUIZ 7
Electronic Commerce Homework
Handout
Lab Handout
in
Class
QUIZ 8
Summary of Class Information
Homework
Handout
Lab Handout in
Class
QUIZ 9
Final Exam