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PERS
2730 Internet Technology
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| Description: |
An
introduction to networking concepts, the Internet, and the World
Wide Web with regional and global applications. Students will
work with FTP, telnet, email Usenet, listservs, and internet-based
electronic bulletin boards, search strategies, and web page construction. |
| Text:
(Optional) |
Barker,
D. I. & Barker, C. H. (2001). Microsoft FrontPage
2000. Thomson Learning: Boston, MA. ISBN: 0619045558 (Optional) |
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<http://www.course.com/catalog/downloads.cfm?isbn=0-619-04555-8> |
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| Instructor: |
Gerald
A. "Jerry" Merwin Jr., Ph.D. <gamerwin@valdosta.edu>
(Link
to contact info.) |
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Office Hours: |
Wednesday
& Thursday
2:30-5:30 p.m. Other appointment
times by arrangement. |
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Web Site: |
http://www.valdosta.edu/kingsbay/classes/pers2730/ |
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Course
Requirements (See
the "detailed" requirements
for more information.)
Each student will:
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- Take
the examinations which will each require use of the software
applications and objective questions.
- Construct
an electronic portfolio containing a resume, co-curricular
& course transcripts, writing samples, and a photo gallery.
- Conduct
research using the World Wide Web and the VSU's Galileo.
- Use
the internet for video and chat conferencing.
- Explain
the importance of acceptable use policies, passwords, firewalls,
virus protection programs, etc.
- Have
an active e-mail account and use it for correspondence to
and from the instructor.
- Complete
projects and/or exercises as specified in HTML, word processing,
presentation, and/or other software applications.
- Actively
participate in class discussions.
- Follow
the steps in the "How
to Succeed in Class Communication" to earn points
and demonstrate competencies in communication and project
management. This will be part of the grade for this class.
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Students
will need to purchase at least four 3 1/2 inch, high density diskettes
or CD-R/CD-RWs for use in the class. It is expected that each
student will complete all assignments on time. If a student misses
a class, the student is responsible for all material that was
covered in the class. Smoking, food, and drinks are not allowed
in the computer labs at any time! Do not turn in someone else's
work as your own or allow someone else to copy your work or your
disk!
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Needs Statement:
Students requiring classroom accommodations or modifications because
of a documented disability should discuss this need with the professor
at the beginning of the term. Students not registered with the Special
Services Program must contact the VSU Kings Bay Center Office, located
in the Navy College Building. The phone number is 912.673.7168. |
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