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Prescription: IN500 Internet

Aim of Module To provide students with an understanding of Internet applications resources and practical skills in using Internet applications.

Credits 7

Student Learning hours 70

Content Revised 2000

Prescription Expiry Date Nov 2007


Level and Assessment Schedule
TopicsHighest
Skill Level
Suggested
Assessment
Percentage
1 Internet Fundamentals C 20
2 Internet Applications C 30
3 Internet Usage A 30
4 Web Page Creation A 20

100

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The Student Will
C1Describe recent developments and security issues which relate to the Internet and describe the concepts of Internet culture and etiquette.
C2Describe the main features of a variety of current Internet components. (e.g. Usenet, Electronic Communication, Telnet, FTP, search tools, World Wide Web)
A3Use current Internet tools in order to send mail and to locate and retrieve resources.
A4Create simple web documents.

CONTENT

1Internet Fundamentals
> Relate recent developments to history of the Internet where applicable.
> Include description of the Internet backbone.
> Include discussion of how to minimise the security risks.
top
2Internet Applications
> Include current, relevant components.
top
3Internet Usage
> Effective use of a wide variety of current Internet tools is expected.
top
4Web Page Creation
> Create simple html documents that could be used for web publication.
> Convert documents from other popular formats for publication on the web.
top
Note
> It is expected that the specific topics covered in IN100 will be regularly adjusted in order to maintain currency of course material in this rapidly developing area. Extensive html exposure is not expected at this level.



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