Syllabus for Exploring the Internet
CS 91-113
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Course Description:
The class features an interactive teaching methodology that
provides a flexible structure within which the interests of the individual
students are incorporated to customize the content of the class.
Instructor:
Professor of Computer Science
OS 227
U Mass Lowell
Lowell, MA 01854
Office Hours: 2:30-3:30 PM Tuesday
and Thursday
Note all office hours meet in
the computer lab OS 310
Phone: (508) 934 4694
Email : pkrolak@cs.uml.edu
http://www.cs.uml.edu/~pkrolak
Prerequisites:
Before enrolling , anyone wishing to take this course
must
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Have some experience using a computer, ideally Windows 95,
98, NT. Knowledge of any other computer system is useful but not necessary.
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Have access to an Email account through the Academic Computing
Center and know how to use that account.
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Know how to use sophisticated word processing applications
such as MS Word (97), Word Perfect, or similar software, i.e. you must
Know how to open, close, and save files.
Understand styles, fonts, cut and paste editing, layout,
and structuring a document with images, graphics, and tables.
Understand out-lining and design.
Be able to use the Spell Check, Grammar Check, and other
tools of a modern word processor.
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Be capable of using a library's computer to locate references,
research a subject, and to access materials located in on-line storage
or over a network.
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Be comfortable reading technical material and be able to
independently
follow both written and verbal directions when using the computer. Students
will be expected to read 20-30 pages of technical material a day and to
apply this material outside of class to computer assignments that may
take two (2) hours per night/class.
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Be willing to dedicate at least four (4) hours per week to
work outside the classroom. Learning to use the Internet will be as engaging
as learning a foreign language. You must arrange your schedule accordingly!
In any case, it is strongly suggested that students who have a full
class load and have an outside job that requires more than fifteen (15)
hours a week see Dr. Krolak before enrolling.
Suggested Texts and Reading Material
Note the lectures are based on materials from these books but the student
is not required to buy them since the student will be given required readings
in class . THE CLASS WILL BE EXPECTED TO USE TUTORIALS AND OTHER MATERIAL
FOUND ON THE INTERNET. THESE MATERIALS ARE EXPECTED TO BE READ BEFORE CLASS
OR THE WEEK'S LABORATORY.
Text books
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December, John and Ginsberg, Mark HTML and CGI Unleashed Sam.net
Publishing (1995)
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Scharf, Dean HTML Visual Quick Reference, Que Corporation (1995)
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Stein, Lincoln D. How to Set Up and Maintain a World Wide Web Site
Addison Wesley Publishing Co (1995)
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Turkle, Sherry Life on the Screen, Identity in the Age of the Internet
Simon & Schuster, (1995)
Technical Reference Books
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December, John, Presenting JAVA, SAM.net Publishing, (1995)
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Farace Joe, The Photographer's Digital Studio, Peach pit Press,
(1996)
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Horenstein, Jonathan, Scanning: Your Personal Consultant, Ziff-Davis
Press, (1995)
Secondary Reference Material:
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Hahn, Harley and Stout, Rick The Internet Yellow Pages Second Edition
Osborn McGraw-Hill (1995)
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Pitter, Keiko, et. al. Every Student's Guide to the Internet
McGraw-Hill (1995)
Required Web Tools and Other Material:
How to Properly Reference, Design, and Build Web Sites
Unix background
Html Background and Tutorials for Creating your own Web
Site
Glossary Information
Grading Policy:
To receive credit for an assignment, you must submit the material on:
In general, material will be posted on your web site, i.e. linked to your
web page unless you are told to use the other methods. Should written material
be required the material shall be produced on a high quality printer, spell
checked and grammar checked. NO HAND WRITTEN MATERIAL WILL BE ACCEPTED
nor will unbound material, i.e. the material must be stapled or otherwise
bound and the student's name and phone number(s) must appear at the top
of each sheet or document. The material must be in 14 point fonts for normal
text and single spaced. All printed graphic images should be at least 300
dpi and gray scale or color. Any work handed in later than a week after
the due date will not be graded.
You may assume unless told otherwise that you may include material taken
off the Web if it is properly cited see: Citing
Electronic Sources . You may also get advice and help
from students and Faculty unless specifically instructed otherwise, but
it must be CITED
You are expected to attend class, to take detailed notes, and to
participate in class discussions in a meaningful manner. You are expected
to read and prepare materials before they are discussed in class. Failure
to do the above, will be cause for a reduction in grade.
You are responsible for any and all class assignments or materials given
out during class or at any scheduled help session. This includes, but is
not limited to, changes in Syllabus, exam dates, homework, or pop quizzes.
You should assume that all material covered in class or in the handouts
is relevant and may form the basis for exams, homework, or papers.
The Grade will be made up as follows:
The Labs 15 are in separate directories of the form http://www.cs.uml.edu/~pkrolak/lab1/lab1.html
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There is no Final Exam, however, all material is due on
the date of the University's scheduled date of the Final Exam! The completion
of 5 labs successfully by mid term is considered working at grade level
of C or better for purposes of advisement!
Policy on Rescheduling Canceled Classes:
It may be necessary to cancel a class. Unless otherwise stated the class
will be rescheduled on the Friday of the week following the cancellation
at 4:30 pm, .
References:
Glossary of New Terms:
Related Tutorials:
FAQ's:
Other References:
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