Purpose:
Upon successful completion of this course, the students
will have expanded their knowledge of computer systems to
include the ability to effectively use the Internet to gain access
to the vast storehouse of information via this information highway.
Students will apply classroom knowledge in searching the Internet
for various pieces of information. They will prepare several short
reports on their explorations and at least one report based upon
information located in data stored in one of the many computer systems
that are part of the Internet. Students will not only receive
information on how to use the Internet, but also use that information
to advance their knowledge in their chosen major or field of interest.
Students will have been exposed to many of the technological
innovations that have made computer networking a practical reality.
They will have a practical understanding of Computer Networking and the
Internet.
Intended Audience:
This course is designed for graduate students. A Computer Science
literacy course is a prerequisite.
Laboratory Facilities This course has an informal laboratory requirement that can be fulfilled by using the Computer Science laboratory facilities or any other facility that provides the student with access to the Internet.
Textbook/Readings:
The Internet Book: ..., Douglas Comer
Internet System Handbook, Lynch &Rose
Additional Reading:
Navigating the Internet, Gibbs &Smith
The PC Internet Tour Guide .., Michael Fraase
TOPICS:
1. Networking Basics 2. Internet Organization 3. Communication Protocols 4. Electronic Mail 5. Remote System Access 6. Searching the Network 7. Finding Topics - "Archie" 8. Menu Searches - "Gopher" 9. News \& Newsgroups - USENET 10. Internet Architecture 11. History of the Internet 12. TCP-IP 13. File Transferring 14. TELNET 15. Network Data Bases 16. Browsing - "WWW" 17. Database Use - "WAIS" 18. Network Discussion Groups - LISTSERV