Internet Communications
Syllabus

Course Information
Organization	Tri-County Technical College - Business and Public Services - Computer and Information Technology Department
Course Number	IST 225
Credits	3
Contact Hours	3

Description
This course covers introductory topics and techniques associated with the Internet and Internet communications. Techniques on how to use and access various types of information as well as how to find resources and navigate the Internet are included.

Prerequisites

CPT 170 - Microcomputer Applications

Textbooks

Schneider / Evans. New Perspectives on The Internet - Comprehensive. Course Technology / Cengage. 2009. Edition: 7th.

Learner Supplies

Storage media - USB drive .

Microsoft software (Windows, Internet Explorer, Office 2007, Notepad).

General course supplies.

Course Level Student Learning Outcomes
1.	Navigate to specific Web sites
2.	Conduct effective Web searches
3.	Communicate effectively over the Internet
4.	Transfer files over the Internet
5.	Create a functional Web site

Grading Information
Grading Rationale
There will be assignments and five tests throughout the term. The final grade will be calculated as follows:

Final Grade Percentage
80% Tests
20% Assignments
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100% Total

Grading Scale
A	90% or above
B	80% - 89%
C	70% - 79%
D	60% - 69%
F	below 60%