CS 1505 - Internet & Society

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

Computer Science

Description:

This course covers workings of the Internet, researching online, and societal issues which either affects the Internet or are affected by it. Topics: Overview of the Internet and World-Wide-Web, ISPs, e-mail, chat, instant messaging, browsers, databases and Web services, file types and downloading, Web page design, online shopping, and security. Researching online: search engines, indexes, quick reference aids, Boolean searches, Web resources in various subject areas. Societal issues: intellectual property, privacy, online education, e-commerce, online communities. Offered every semester.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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