General Information

• Name: Internet For Seniors
• Discipline: Senior Computing (SENR)
• Units (Credits): 2
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Technology

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

• Prerequisites: SENR 101 or equivalent

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Offers hands-on course designed for the senior student who has a basic knowledge of personal computers and wishes to learn how to access the Internet and use software to explore the World Wide Web. Students will learn to use various search engines to find people through white pages, business and services through yellow page search services and information. The student will download files, use e-mail and transfer attachment.

Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

II: Course Objectives

Hands-on course is designed for the senior student who has a basic knowledge of personal computers and wishes to learn how to access the Internet and use browse software to explore the World Wide Web. The student will learn to use various search engines to find people through white pates, business and services through yellow page search services and information. The student will download files, use e-mail and transfer attachment.

• • Have a basic understanding of the Internet, Web and Web Browser Software.
• • Evaluate e-mail programs and web-based e-mail services.
• • Search the Web and get information and resources using a variety of tools such as search engines, downloading, FTP and transfer and store data.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

The emphasis mission is derived directly from the degree mission.

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 or area of interest.