Textbook: The Internet by Gary P. Schneider, Jessica Evans, Thomson Course Technology New Perspectives, 6th Edition

Material Required:     Windows Computer, Access to the Internet, active e-mail account, Word.

Course Description: This course is an introduction to the Internet: how to use it effectively and how it is being used today.  Topics covered include the structure and history of the Internet, the World Wide Web, Electronic Mail, Internet search techniques, file transfer protocols and techniques, newsgroups, mail lists, and the basic concepts of web page design.  After this course you will have a good understanding of the basic principles of the Internet and how this tool can be used in education and the business.
This online course presumes daily access of the Blackboard website and email. Assignments will be attached in Blackboard allowing 3 business days for correction. Weekly contributions to the Discussion Boards count as attendance, lack of this required participation or explanatory email contact with the instructor may result in being dropped at the instructor’s discretion.

Participant Responsibilities:

• Access Blackboard and Email account frequently. You are responsible for all material and instruction posted. Suggestion: form a study partnership.
• Read the assigned text chapter before attempting the assignments.
• Pass tests and final exam. These will cover the lecture, textbook, and handout materials. There are no make-ups.  If you are ill and have a doctor’s note, an alternative may be arranged at the discretion of the instructor.
• Complete all assignments and exercises on time. Labs turned in after due date loose 30%.  Late Labs are accepted up to the final exam date.
• Participate in class discussions and exercises. Borderline grades will be determined by class participation.
•  Follow all computer laboratory rules. Any inappropriate language or images on projects will result in an automatic zero. The instructor determines what is appropriate.
• If you need to DROP the class, you must initiate and complete the process yourself. Failure to do so WILL result in a grade of "F."
• YOU are expected to do your OWN work. Any copying or cheating will earn zero points—for all participants.
• Enjoy the experience. The Internet is becoming the commercial and communication tool of choice in business.

Grades: Grades will be calculated based upon a percentage of the total possible points. It is your responsibility to keep copies of all returned assignments to verify any discrepancy with my grade worksheet.

Method of Evaluation:	Points		Points	Percent	Grade
Sign-In	15		180- 200	90% - 100%	A
Labs	80		160 – 179	80% - 89%	B
Practical	15		140 – 159	70% - 79%	C
3 Quizzes	90		120 – 139	60% - 69%	D
Total Possible	200		0 – 119	0 - 59%	F

• Last day to drop a class without grade notation—June 25
• Last day to drop a class with a grade of W— July 19

Grade of Incomplete: Only students with a passing grade may request an incomplete when an overwhelming catastrophe (totally beyond the control of the student) requires that student to discontinue the course.  The student must notify the instructor of such a circumstance before the last week of class and be prepared to provide documentation if necessary.

Late Work: All lessons must be completed by the end of the semester in order to receive a final grade.  Responsibility is placed on the individual student to complete all assignments in a timely matter in order to complete the course. Be proactive in contactiing your instructor with any concerns.