CIS 121 - Introduction to the Internet
General Information

General Introduction

This class covers an overview of the various resources available on the Internet.  It provides the student with an introduction to the Internet.   You should be familiar with basic computer literacy topics, such as: basic use of Windows, cut and past, file structure, file naming.   It is aimed at the student who is self motivated, who needs a flexible schedule and who works well independently.  I believe you will find your exploration of the Internet an exciting and worthwhile adventure.  I am looking forward to having you in class and communicating with you through the use of technology.   

Information for the class will be found on the class WebCT web site.  I expect you to reference this site on a regular basis.  Changes to schedule, announcements, date for exams are posted there and the responsibility of the student to access.  Make special note of the exam and due date.  If there are problems you MUST contact me before the date and work out needed arrangements.

Attendance and class activity

1. Students are expected to communicate with the instructor at least once EVERY week.  This communication can take the following forms:  submit an assignment, send a email for help or clarification, or just sent an email indicating where you are in your course progress.
2. If I do not hear from you for a protracted period of time I will assume you are planning to NOT complete the class.  In this case you will be dropped.
3. This is a class which requires students to do the work consistently each week.  This class is short and there is not excessive time to complete the work.  You should plan to be doing and submitting your assignments each week.

Lectures, Assignment, Handouts, and student data files

1. Lab assignments, syllabus, help documents,  some lecture notes,  and supporting links will all be posted on the WebCt web site.
   http://webct.cerritos.edu/  
   • Click on Courses
   • You will be asked to set up 'My WebCT' 
   • Click on 'CIS'
   • Click on 'CIS 121 with the correct ticket number and session'
2. You will be expected to go to the WebCT class site to retrieve and submit your assignments.
3. You will find the digital submission sheets for the lab on the WebCT class website.
4. You should use the NOTEPAD or a ASCII text editor to enter your answers to the questions found in the lab assignments.  Do not use products like WORD, FrontPage, or other  editors.  
5. You will need diskettes to store the labs submission sheets while you are working on them.  (Note: DO NOT STORE ANY OF YOUR WORK ON THE COLLEGE COMPUTER HARD DRIVES.)
6. All assignment submission sheets, except lab 10,  will be submitted  through WebCT  should be scanned for viruses prior to sending.  
7. Lab 10, a web page should include ALL files included in the WebPages.
8. All assignments will include all information required for the assignment.

Submitting Assignments

1. ALL assignments MUST be submitted via WebCT.  No Assignment will be accepted on traditional paper.  The only exceptions will be identified in the lab instructions.
2. Once the assignments/labs are completed they are to submitted in one of the following 2 ways:
   • Submit via WebCT - instructions to follow.
   • (This is not really a choice - but an alternative if submission via WebCT is not working.) Email to your instructor all the files needed for this assignment.  These are best sent via email as attachments.  If you have several files or large files, you may want to attach them to more than one email message.   You will find that the method of doing attachments to the college email system is quite problematic, so you should use either an Internet Service Provider or a Hot Mail account.  ALL files should be scanned for viruses before sending/submitting.
3. Your assignments should contain your name at the top of the submission sheet/document. 
4. Once an assignment has been submitted via WebCT, and the assignment is graded,  the grade will be available in your students records.    The assignments should be complete when submitted.  If the assignments are not complete, you may correct the assignment then resubmit.  If you resubmit your assignment for grading after you correct it, the maximum points for the assignment will be 28 points.  You should test your web pages and verify that they are complete and correct prior to submitting.
5. If you have any questions while doing the assignments feel free to contact me for clarification, suggestions, and /or help.
6. Always submit a copy of your assignment.   ALWAYS retain the original copy of your assignment.

Exams

1. The midterm and final will be given online.  The exact dates for these exams are posted on the class website.     Please check dates and times.
2. The midterm and final will be available on the web site for a fixed time period.   Students will be expected to access the exams during that time period.
3. The exams will be open book and open notes.
4. It is expected that students will take the exam by themselves and not with the counsel of others.  Honesty is expected.
5. The exams submits your test answers directly to your instructor.
6. Student who have a problem with the time/date of any exam MUST contact the Instructor prior to the exam and make other arrangements.

Help/Questions

1. A variety of help documents and links are available on the class web page.  You might want to refer to them when you first have questions on a particular topic.
2. A listserv/mailserv has been set up for this class.  I will put all of the students on this mailserv.  If your questions would be of interest to others, please direct your question to the mailserv.  I will answer the question using the mailserv also.
3. The class mailserv is epi-list@cerritos.edu

Computer Access

1. Students will be given a Cerritos College NT account.   You may use that NT account to access the computers on campus. You may use any other account that you have available to you.  If you plan to use accounts other than your Cerritos College account you MUST email or otherwise notify your instructor of your other email address.
2. If you do not have an Internet Service Provider (ISP) you should consider getting a free hot mail account.  Hot mail accounts are available at http://www.hotmail.com
3. If your ISP account does not contain your name you must ALWAYS include your name in your assignment. 
4. You may use the computers in either the LA-3, LA-4, LA-5, LA-6, Computer labs located in the Learning Resource Center or CAI (LAP) computer labs to complete your assignments.  The CAI/LAP lab is located in the Learning Resource Center portion of the Library.  Use of the campus labs is an option but not required.
5. You MUST email your instructor each week.

Communication

1. The following means of communication will be used during this course.
   1. Email  (Hohly@cerritos.edu)
   2. Class Web Page (http:/webct.cerritos.edu).  This is found from my home page (http://www.cerritos.edu/hohly/).
   3. Mailing List (EPI-List@cerritos.edu)
2. Remember that if you have questions, email me with them and I will get back to you with a response to your questions.
3. If your questions appears to be a question others in the class might have, submit your questions through the class mailing list (epi-list@cerritos.edu)

Lecture and Supporting Material

1. Some lectures will be made available on the the class web page.
2. You should use the book web site tutorial and book CD to support this course.
3. Questions on lectures or assignments should be sent to the EPI-list@cerritos.edu as others in the class may have the same questions.  If you feel more comfortable sending questions directly to me that is fine.  If it is general in nature I may choose to answer via the EPI-list@cerritos.edu for the benefit of all.
4. When new materials other than normal lectures and labs are posted to the web site I will notify you via the EPI-list@cerritos.edu mailing list.

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Last updated August 19, 2000