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COSC 1532-40 Basic Internet Skills and
Concepts
This course provides an
introduction to information resources on the Internet. Protocols and
services covered include e-mail, news, discussion groups, and the World
Wide Web. Navigation, searching, and retrieving techniques will be
covered using Windows-based web browsers and search engines. Special
focus will be given to the fastest growing resource, the WWW, by
creating a personal home page.
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Course Details
- Instructor: Linda West
- Contacting the Instructor:
lwest@taftcollege.edu
- Telephone/Voice Mail: 661-763-7831
- Office/Office Hours: My office is located in G2C and my
office hours are Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
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Contact Hours:
I will be available by e-mail,
course private message center, or ETUDES chat on Monday through
Thursday from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Please feel free to contact me
through the course private message center at ANY time. I promise a
fast reply.
Units: 1
Class Meets: October 19, 2009 through December 12, 2009.
This class will be available for access on October 19, 2009.
Textbooks & Estimated Costs:
Discovering the Internet Complete Concepts
and Techniques, Second Edition by Shelly, Cashman, Napier, and
Judd. Available from the
TC Bookstore
or other online bookstores. The cost of the textbook is $80.25.
You will need to purchase the text.
Estimated Time Per Week:
Expect to spend about four hours per week on this class.
Special Requirements:
Since the entire course will be conducted online, you will also need
access to the Internet.
Assignments & Tests: Your final course grade will be based
upon completion of written assignments, discussion activities, and a
final project. Your course grade will be determined by the
percentage of the points you earn divided by the total number of
points possible.
Proctored Exams: No
Additional Comments: It’s important that you have your textbook
the first day of class, so please plan accordingly. This is a short term
class and time will pass VERY quickly. If you fall behind, it is very
difficult for you to catch up. If you don’t wish to remain in the class,
contact the Counseling Center or Distance Learning Help Desk to initiate
the process of withdrawing from the class. Failure to do so may result
in your receipt of a failing grade.
New to ETUDES: Be sure to check
System Requirements before getting started with
ETUDES. You need to do this on each
computer you use while taking a class through ETUDES.
ETUDES Course: You will log into the Etudes online
classroom with log-in information provided below:
New Users use the following login instructions:
Login ID
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Password
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First 2 letters of first name +
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First 2 letters of last name +
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Last 5 digits of your Student ID
(Type using all lower case letters)
Example:
Jose A.
Garcia
ID: A000123456
Username =
joga23456 |
MonthDay of birth in school
records
(Type
using all lower case letters)
Example:
Birthday is April 11th, 1982 (04/11/82)
Password =
0411 |
Previous Users use the following login instructions:
Login ID
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Password
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First 2 letters of first name +
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First 2 letters of last name +
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Last 5 digits of Student ID
(Type using all lower case letters)
Example:
Jose A.
Garcia
ID: A000123456
Username =
joga23456 |
Enter the password
YOU set in a previous term
If you cannot remember your password, go to the ETUDES
login screen and reset the password. Be sure to use the
email address you used in on your application.
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Disclaimer: The book prices are an approximation
only and are subject to change.
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