WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Computer Applications 144B
Course Description and Outline |
CA 144B: Basic Internet
| Credits |
0.5 |
| Schedule of Classes |
Fall 2008
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years) |
| Academic Discipline |
Computer Applications
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| Academic Division |
Business and Computer Technology |
| Prerequisites |
none |
| Transfer Information |
Courses with a 'B' Designator after the number: This course may apply toward a WNC degree or certificate program depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may not transfer or apply to programs at four-year universities within Nevada (UNR, UNLV). In some cases, this course may transfer and apply to programs at two and four year colleges within Nevada and may transfer to out of state schools. For information about how this course may transfer or apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor. |
2008-2009 | I : Catalog Course Description |
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| Introduces the fundamental terminology or jargon about cruising the Net, checking out Web sites, and surfing cyberspace. Develop an understanding as to what the Internet offers, on-line research, multimedia information, archives, and databases on a vast range of topics and information. Teaches about e-mail and how to exchange messages with users connected to the Net. Learn the fundamentals of: telnet, TCP/IP, e-mail user-name, Host-name, USENET, CLIENT/SERVER services, and accessing the WWW with search engines. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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Learn the fundamental terminology or jargon about cruising the Net, checking out Web sites, surfing cyberspace. Develop and understanding as to what the Internet offers, online research, multimedia information, archives, and databases on a vast range of topics and information. Learn about E-mail. How you can exchange messages with users connected to the Net. Learn the fundamentals of: telnet, TCP/ IP, e-mail User-name, Host-name, USENET, CLIENT/SERVER services, accessing the WWW with search engines. And much more.
- • Describe Internet History
- • ARPANET
- • CSNET
- • NSFNET
- • The Internet
- • Describe the fundamental methods of Connecting to the Internet
- • DIRECT NETWORK CONNECTION
- • DIAL-UP CONNECTION
- • SHELL ACCOUNT
- • Describe the NESTCAPE NAVIGATOR
- • Understand and use WWW Browser
- • Understand and use E-mail
- • Understand and use USENET NEWS READER
- • Understand and use FTP and GOPHER
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| III : Course Linkage |
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| Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome. |
The emphasis mission is derived directly from the degree mission.
Know:
The subject matter appropriate to emphasis of the degree
Are Able to:
Acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement
Present themselves effectively to a potential employer.
Demonstrate effective communication skills appropriate resources to remain current in the chosen occupational field. |
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