CIOS 146 Using Internet Tools and Technologies

Catalog Description
CIOS 146 Using Internet Tools and Technologies
Presentation of the Internet. Includes using and configuring current world wide web, e-mail, and other communication tools; developing searching strategies; current and future trends; and basic web authoring. Students will also develop a basic understanding of technologies and protocols used on the Internet. Also available via Independent Learning. (Recommended: Basic computer literacy, including saving and retrieving files and using basic software.) (1–3 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants

Skill Expectations
Students should have taken CIOS 150 Computer Business Applications or have equivalent skills before taking this class.

1. To be able to apply appropriate Internet tools to accomplish multiple goals.
    
2. To be able to use Internet tools to meet academic purposes.
    
3. To be able to configure Internet applications for appropriate levels of security and virus protection.
    
4. To be able to use a browser to explore the Internet.
    
5. To be able to use Internet search tools to find information on the Internet including using Boolean search techniques.
    
6. To be able to use bookmarks or favorites in order to track and return to useful Internet locations.
    
7. To be able to configure email clients so that they can receive email and news groups.
    
8. To be able to send and receive e-mail. To be able to attach documents to e-mail messages and to keep and us an e-mail address book.
    
9. To be able to find, subscribe to, and use news groups using both a newsgroup reader and a web interface.
    
10. To be able to use the Internet to find and download files.
     
11. To be able to effectively use the Internet shopping and ecommerce tools.
     
12. To be able to configure and use an FTP client.
     
13. To be able to customize the browser to use new data types.
     
14. To be able to use HTML tools to create simple web page.
     
15. To be able to use graphics when creating simple web page.
     
16. To be able to create links to files, graphics, and to other Internet locations when creating a simple web page.
     
17. To be able to create and convert graphics to Internet compatible formats.
     
18. To be able to publish your web page so that it is accessible on the Internet.
     
19. To be able to use the Internet to find, and use, new and enhanced Internet capabilities as they become available.

Related Links:

• CIOS Course Descriptions
• Credit for Prior Learning