CIS 106 - Internet Essentials

Description
This web-based course is designed to provide students with the basic skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the internet. Students will create their own web page after learning about Web browsers, search engines, information resources, FTP and downloading, e-mail and communication tools, and electronic commerce. Students can work from home on their own computers (or use the Open Computer Lab at GRCC.) It is recommended but not required that students take BA 145 before taking this course.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

School: School of STEM
Department: Computer Information Systems
Discipline: CIS

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20230221T09:29:26
Course Review & Revision Year: 2027-2028

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1

General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA

Course Learning Outcomes:

Describe the Internet and how to connect to the Internet
Describe the Internet terminology and assess web browsers
Analyze search engine searches effectively and use the Internet for research
Demonstrate file transfer protocol (FTP) and downloading
Maintain electronic mail (e-mail), file attachments and profit from e-mail communication tools
Locate and list electronic commerce sites
Create a basic homepage
Compare web browsers and adjust browser settings
Demonstrate the ability to interact with e-commerce sites, Internet chats and send E-mail
Use high-quality, credible, relevant sources to support writing.
Translate or explain what written information means and/or how it can be used.

Approved for Online Delivery?: Yes

Course Outline:
I. The Internet and the World Wide Web

II. Browser Basics

III. Basic Communication on the Internet: Email

IV. Searching the Web

V. Using Web-Based Services for Communication and Collaboration

VI. Searching the Web

VII. Information Resources on the Web

VIII. Searching the Web

IX. Security on the Internet and Web

X.Wireless Networking and Security

XI. Creating Effective Web Pages

XII. Electronic Commerce AND Class review and wrap up

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Instructional Strategies:
30%-60% lecture
0%-20% facilitated discussion
0%-10% group work
10%-40% lab work

Mandatory Course Components:
1. Twenty to twenty-five Internet activities
2. On-line quizzes
3. Final project - create first web page

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): None
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with IRW: IRW 97, IRW 98, IRW 99, N/A
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 3
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: The instructor must possess knowledge of the Internet environment, 4000 hours of Internet experience and be able to clearly explain all topics covered in the course so that the student will be able to understand the concepts taught.

Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
Equivalent Courses: None
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit:
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Web/UX Design and Development, A.A.A.S.
Course Fees: $15.00
People Soft Course ID Number: 104602
Course CIP Code: 11.9999

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: Yes
If yes, with which high schools?: Kent Career Technical Center