Maricopa Community Colleges  BPC133AA   20034-20052 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/22/03

BPC133AA  20034-20052

L+L

1 Credit(s)

2 Period(s)

The Internet/World Wide Web: Level I

Overview of the Internet and its resources. Hands-on experience with various Internet communication tools. Prerequisites: None.

Cross-References: CIS133AA

 

 

 

 

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

 

BPC133AA  20034-20052

The Internet/World Wide Web: Level I

 

1.

Define and distinguish between the Internet and the World Wide Web (WWW). (I)

2.

Identify common uses of the Internet/WWW. (I)

3.

Explain the concepts of culture, ethics, and privacy as they relate to the Internet/WWW. (I)

4.

Describe procedures and requirements for connecting to the Internet/WWW. (II)

5.

Describe key technologies used by the Internet/WWW. (III)

6.

Identify and use popular asynchronous communication services available on the Internet/WWW. (IV, V)

7.

Demonstrate Browser Basics. (V)

8.

Use various research information and resources available on the Internet/WWW. (VI)

9.

Create a Basic Home Page with HTML. (VII)

 

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

 

BPC133AA  20034-20052

The Internet/World Wide Web: Level I

 

 

I. Internet Philosophy, Culture, and Norms

A. Definition of the Internet

B. Uses of the Internet

C. Ethics and codes of conduct

D. Privacy issues

E. Governance

II. Connecting to the Internet

A. Public dial-up sources

B. Cable

C. DSL

D. Wireless

III. Key Technologies Used by the Internet/WWW

A. Client/server

B. TCP/IP

IV. Asynchronous Internet Communication Services

A. Electronic mail programs

B. Electronic mail addressing conventions

V. Browser Basics

A. Web Browser Software

B. Web Site Addressing

C. Bookmark or Favorite

1. Creating

2. Management

D. Browser Options

1. Preferences

2. Catching

3. Appearances

VI. Research Information and Resources on the Internet/WWW

A. Guidelines

B. Tools

C. Search Engines

D. Directories

VII. Home Pages

A. Basic HTML codes

B. Enhancement Codes

 

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