Chabot College
Fall 2004
Replaced Fall 2010
Course Outline for Computer Application Systems 72N
INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET
Catalog Description:
72N Introduction to the Internet
(May be repeated 1 time.)
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;
create Web pages.
Course Content:
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World Wide Web resources
Browser bookmarks
Popular search engines
Email functions and practices
Communication with other Internet user
Web page creation
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 web page
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. End of unit exercises and quizzes
b. Final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Internet Explorer 6, by Shelly Cashman, Course Technology Publishing Co., 2002
Special Student Materials:
Portable storage device
Jane Berg New Effec F2004 Revised 11/24/03
1 units