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May 06, 2024
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2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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CS 107 INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET
This course presents the basics of using the Internet. It includes the history and development of the Internet. The course discusses and demonstrates various parts of the Internet, including the World Wide Web, electronic mail, telnet, and file transfer protocol. It emphasizes utilizing the available search engines effectively. The pros and cons of various search engines and indices are discussed and demonstrated, as well as the use of Boolean operators to conduct an effective search. Other topics covered include Internet etiquette, protection against computer viruses, newsgroups, uploading and downloading information, e-copyright, encryption and data security, and choosing an Internet provider. Lecture: 5 3-hour weeks. Open Lab. 1 Credits
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