CPS 124 - Web Fluency

Institution:

North Shore Community College

Subject:

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Description:

Web Fluency Pre: Communications Proficiency Co: This hands-on course explores the features of the Internet including the communications software and hardware required to access the Internet. ISP (Internet Service Providers) and other online services will be evaluated. Popular search tools will be used to locate information on the WWW, and websites will be evaluated for accuracy and authenticity. Tools such as audio and video steaming programs, RSS blogs user groups and listservs will be used to search out and download information. HTML and webpage creation software will be used to create a simple homepage. Societal issues such as universal access, identity theft, and Fair Use will be discussed and emerging technologies will be examined. Fulfills open and software electives. (3 lecture hours per week)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northshore.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 762-4000 ext 4350

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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