Chabot College
Fall 2010
Course Outline for Computer Application Systems 72N
INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET
Catalog Description:
72N Introduction to the Internet
(May be repeated 3 times)
1 units
Basic introduction to learning the internet through the use of videos, animations, and hands-on
activities. 3 hours laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: 52.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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browse the World Wide Web;
bookmark favorite Web pages;
conduct research using search engines;
evaluate a web resource;
open, read, and send E-Mail messages.
Course Content:
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World Wide Web resources
Browser bookmarks
Popular search engines
Email functions and practices
Communication with other Internet user
Methods of Presentation:
1. Laboratory assignments
2. Tutorials
3. Interactive computer exercises
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Complete computer project assignments such as completing a research assignment
b. Complete activities such as creating email account and a web page
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. End of unit exercises and quizzes
b. Final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Internet Explorer 7, by Shelly Cashman, Course Technology Publishing Co., 2008
Special Student Materials:
Portable storage device
MD, CAS 72N Course outline
Revised: Aug2009