MISM 3325-SA01 COURSE SYLLABUS

MISM 3325-SA01

Thursday 6:00 pm – 10:10 pm

Cyberlife

Wayland Baptist University Mission Statement: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging and distinctively Christian environment for professional success, lifelong learning, and service to God and humankind.

Instructor: Don Lents

Semester: Summer 2009 (May 25 – August 8)

Instructor E-mail: Primary: don@jumpstartresumes.com

Class Meeting: RM101, Tuesday 6:00-10:10 pm

Phone: (210)-632-6060

Office Hours: The instructor will be available for quick informal discussions or concerns 15 minutes prior and after class. Please email or call the instructor to schedule an appointment outside of class or for an extended conference.

Course Description

This class examines the Internet by introducing students to some of its major components: e-mail, file transfer protocol, browsers, service connectivity and troubleshooting, news groups, list servers, and the World Wide Web. Students are required to search the World Wide Web to find information on Internet issues, and understand the ramifications of the Internet on their personal and professional lives.

Prerequisites

COSC 1300

Required Textbook and Resources

BOOK	AUTHOR	ED	YEAR	PUBLISHER	ISBN#	REVIEW
Internet, Comprehensive	Evans & Schneider	7^th	2009	Cengage Learning	1-4239-2506-8	Spring 09

Course Outcome Competencies

Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:

• Effectively discuss the history of the Internet, describe the main structure of the Internet and successfully connect to the Internet.
• Use different web browsers to access web sites on the Internet for the purpose of research, pleasure and business related transactions.
• Effectively setup and use email applications and web mail applications.
• Conduct research on the Internet via search engines and directions and discern the validity of the information source.
• Successfully download and install applications/utility software then demonstrate the ability to use that software by completing other Internet related activities.
• Successfully access List Server, utilizing information obtained to better understand Internet technologies.
• Effectively access and utilize chat and instant messenger.
• Compare and contrast the differences and advantages of Wired Network vs. Wireless
• Discuss and analyze the importance of Internet Security, identify and utilize which will protect computer system from: spy ware, Ad ware, Viruses, Worms, Trojans, etc,
• Compare and contrast Ecommerce with physical store fronts.

Supplemental Instructions

Web Research Paper

The web research paper will be evaluated in accordance with the guidelines established in the APA Manual

· Submit research topic – approved by instructor

· Written narrative not to exceed three pages addressing your search process and favorite search engine

· Reference list of 15-25 web pages indicating all complete web addresses you used to reach objective.

Web Site Assignment

Your web page design must contain a minimum of five separate pages, with a link to each page; a table; a graphic image; a form; and a JavaScript. Your web site will be published to a university web server. The grade sheet used is available on the class web site.

Course Schedule

Week 1 – May 26 (in-class; 8:05 to 10:10 pm)

Lecture covers Internet Tutorial 1, Introduction to the World Wide Web, http, TCP/IP, domains, URL, topologies, web browsers, history of the Internet, and how it all works together. Assignment of projects and research paper will be made this evening.

Week 2 – June 2 (in-class; 8:05 to 10:10 pm)

Lecture covers Internet Tutorial 1 and Appendix A, and addresses connecting to the Internet, types of service, and web browsers.

Week 3 – June 9 (in-class; 6 to 10:10 pm)

Lecture covers Internet Tutorial 2, and addresses e-mail and communicating via the Internet. Students will compose, send, receive, reply, and forward e-mail messages, and learns how to use the address book. Students will also learn about bookmarks and favorites. Students must have decided on the theme for their web site design by this evening.

Week 4 –June16 (web)

Review Internet Tutorials 3 and 4 which addresses the use of search engines, web browsers, HTML, URL, and copyrights and the web. Work the search engine exercise on the class web site for this evening and submit via the web no later than 10 pm this evening.

Week 5 – June 23 (web)

Review Internet Tutorials 5, 6 and 7 which addresses downloading and storing data and communication on the Internet. Answer the questions on the class web site for this evening and submit via the web no later than 10 pm this evening.

Week 6 – June 30 (in-class; 6 to 10:10 pm)

Lecture covers Internet Tutorial 8, which addresses HTML coding and the creation of web pages. The mid-term exam must be completed no later than 10 pm this evening for a grade. The exam will be available on the web beginning June 22, 2009. Since it is available via the web, make up exams will not be administered. The test must be answered and submitted through the class web site.

Week 7 – July 7 (web)

Review Internet Tutorial 9, and the class notes which cover security on the Internet and the creation of framesets and frames. Answer the questions on the class web site for this evening and submit via the web no later than 10 pm this evening.

Week 8 – July 14 (web)

Review Internet Tutorial 8 which addresses HTML programming, use of forms, JavaScript’s, client side scripts, server side scripts, and background designs and colors. Work on your web research paper and web page design.

Week 9 – July 21 (web)

Review Internet Tutorial 10, which covers Electronic Commerce, and answer the questions on the class web site for this evening and submit via the web no later than 10 pm this evening.

Week 10 – July 28 (in-class; 6 to 10:10 pm)

You will have time this evening for a short oral presentation to the class addressing your web research paper, your reason for choosing that topic, any difficulties encountered and techniques used to overcome those problems.. Your web research paper is due by the end of this class period. Your web page design must be completed and turned in by the end of this class period.

Week 11 – August 4 (web/in-class; 6 to 10:10 pm)

The final exam will be administered via the web and must completed no later than 10 pm this evening for a grade. The exam will be available on the web beginning July 27, 2009. Since it is available via the web, make up final exams will not be administered. Incomplete grades will not be given except for medical emergencies.

Students have one week (seven days) after receiving their final grade to contact the instructor if they wish to dispute or discuss their grades. Please call (210) 632-6060 to make arrangements.

Late Work

All work not turned in on the due date will not receive credit for that assignment. Assignments must be turned in on time to receive credit. The instructor is not obligated to grade late assignments. Computer glitches will not be an exception for late or incomplete assignments.

Discretionary /Participation Points

At the end of the course, I can award up to 10 points extra credit to students who have shown outstanding effort in the class (reading assignments, class participation, on time to class, attendance). This does not sound like much; however it could be the difference of one letter grade. Not all students earn these points; they are reserved for those who have worked hard and are points away from an “A” or “B” etc.

Grading Criteria

The mid-term and final exam will be graded on-line and your grade will be available immediately for viewing in your student data file. The class web site, web research paper, oral presentation, and the four web based assignments will be graded individually and I will post the grade to your file. Once posted to your student data file, you may view your grades via the web using your Student ID number, name, and the password you entered when obtaining a permit to register. You may change your password via the campus web site at any time. No grades will be given out over the phone or by email or the mail. The university no longer mails a grade sheet to you. You must access your grades on-line using the IQ Web system in Plainview.

Grading Criteria

Course Grade % of Grade

Four Web Assignments 10

Oral Presentation 10

Research Web Report 10

Create/publish Web Pages 10

Mid-Term Exam 30

Final Exam 30

Numerical grades will be converted into a final letter grade as follows:

A = 90 - 100 D = 60 - 69

B = 80 - 89 F = 59 - BELOW

C = 70 - 79

Group Assignments

Students will be assigned to groups at different times during the course and will be required to work together to complete assigned projects. Projects will be limited to class time and all work should be done and completed during the class. Grades are based on preparation, research, attendance and participation. Any student absent during group projects will have points deducted for that particular group assignment.

Homework

This class may require approximately 2 hours or more lab/research time each week that must be done outside of the classroom. Homework is kept at a minimum with short assignments to include reading assignments from the textbook.

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and hands-on labs utilizing Microsoft's Internet Explorer, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, and FrontPage.

Attendance

According to Wayland Baptist University Attendance policy, “Students enrolled at one of the University’s external campuses should make every effort to attend all class meetings. All absences must be explained to the instructor, who will then determine whether the omitted work may be made up. When a student reaches that number of absences considered by the instructor to be excessive, the instructor will so advise the student and file an unsatisfactory progress report with the campus dean. Any student who misses 25 percent or more of the regularly scheduled class meetings will receive a grade of F in the course.

Attendance will be taken via the Internet starting the second week of class. Submission of your attendance using the form provided on the class web site is considered a part of the grading process and you may be counted as absent if you fail to sign in for class, even if you were in present in the classroom.

Additional attendance policies for each course, as defined by the instructor in the course syllabus, are considered a part of the University’s attendance policy.” (Wayland Baptist University. (2005). 2005-2006 Academic Catalog (vol. 88, p. 78). College Source, INC and Career Guidance Foundation.)

Each student must commit himself/herself to attend each and every class and being on time. If a student does in fact miss a class, then, he/she is responsible for obtaining missed information from his/her class members.

Two tardies will count as one absence. You will be considered absent 30 minutes after the beginning of each class. I suggest that if a student is late or absent they make every effort to attend class as there is a lot of material to cover in each class. It is the student’s responsibility to inform the instructor that he/she is tardy. If the student must leave early, it will count as a tardy.

If the instructor is over 45 minutes late, a student in the class should take accountability of those students present and leave. The student that took accountability should turn in the sheet at the next class meeting.

Scholastic Integrity

Wayland Baptist University does not tolerate academic dishonesty or misconduct. A student caught cheating, such as possession of unauthorized examinations or examination materials, collusion through unauthorized collaboration, forgery or plagiarism (unauthorized use of another person’s work, or inadequate documentation) shall face disciplinary measures ranging from failing grades on assignments through expulsion.

Disability Statement

As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990,” It is University’s policy that no otherwise qualified disabled person be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the University.” (Wayland Baptist University. (2005). 2005-2006 Academic Catalog (vol. 88, p. 78 & 79). College Source, INC and Career Guidance Foundation.) Please feel free to discuss “reasonable accommodations” with your instructor on the first day of class.