WEB 2200

CIW Foundations

3 Credit Hours

Course Information

Course Description:
CIW Foundations teaches basic hands-on skills and knowledge which Internet professionals are expected to understand. The course is divided into three parts: Internet Business Foundations, Site Development Foundations, and Network Technology Foundations. After completing this course, students will be prepared to take the CIW Foundations Certification Exam. The certification exam is not a part of this course; you should schedule it at a Prometric or Vue Testing Center.

Course Objectives:

  • Learn to use the Internet and its wide array of useful resources.
  • Use key Internet technologies, such as Web browsers, e-mail, newsgroups, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Telnet, and search engines.
  • Configure both Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer to access rich multimedia, including RealPlayer, Shockwave and Flash content.
  • Use a variety of Web-based search engines to conduct advanced searches and learn the basics of electronic commerce and security issues.
  • Learn Web page creation and other aspects of Web authoring.
  • Develop Web pages in a text editor and a graphic user interface (GUI) editor.
  • Learn to use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and study the basics of Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML), JavaScript, Dynamic HTML (DHTML), and the Document Object Model (DOM).
  • Create simple Web pages containing text, graphics, hyperlinks, tables, forms, and frames.
  • Learn fundamental networking concepts and practices.
  • Learn network architecture and standards, networking protocols, TCP/IP, Internet servers, server-side scripting and database connectivity, principles of e-commerce, and security.
Prerequisites and Corequisites:
Students taking this course should be proficient in Windows 98, 2000, or XP and have completed INFS1150 Computer Concepts and Applications (RODP).
Course Topics:
  • Information Technology and the Internet
  • Multimedia on the Web
  • Databases and Web Search Engines
  • E-mail and Personal Information Management
  • Internet Services and Tools
  • Internet Security
  • IT Project Management
  • Introduction to Web Site Development
  • Markup Language and Site Development Essentials
  • XHTML Coding
  • HTML Horizontal Rules and Graphical Elements
  • Hyperlinks
  • Tables
  • Web Forms
  • Image Techniques
  • Frames
  • Graphical User Interface (GUI) HTML Editors
  • Advanced Web Technologies
  • E-Commerce Practices
  • Introduction to Networking
  • TCP/IP Suite and Internet Addressing
  • Internetworking Servers
  • Hardwarre and Operating System Maintenance
  • Network Security and IT Career Opportunities
Specific Course Requirements:
Students taking this course should be proficient in Windows 98, 2000, or XP.
Textbooks, Supplementary Materials, Hardware and Software Requirements

Please visit the Virtual Bookstore to obtain current textbook information for this course:

 http://rodp.bkstr.com
Supplemental Materials:
  • Software
    The following software should be installed on your system before beginning this class:
    1. Microsoft Windows (98/2000/Me or XP)
    2. Internet Explorer 6 (or higher) with Outlook Express
    3. Macromedia Shockwave and Flash players. Download free from http://www.macromedia.com/downloads/
    4. Adobe Acrobar Reader. Download free from http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/main.html
    5. Crypto System FineCrypt version 1.0 (available on the student supplemental CD-ROM that ships with the text)
    6. OPTIONAL: Netscape 7.0 (full installation)
  • CD-ROM. Each coursebook includes a supplemental CD-ROM with files that are referenced and used in the course. The labs will refer you to the CD and you will access these and use the files in the course. The contents of the CD-ROM must be copied to the computer desktop for the files to be modified as directed in the labs.
  • AssessPREP. The AssessPREP CD is not required but is highly recommended for preparation and extra practice for the certification exam. The AssessPrep is a CD with a test bank of questions on each of the three areas of the course (Internet Business Foundations, Site Development Foundations and Network Technology Foundations). It can be purchased from http://www.computerprep.com/catalog/assessprep.asp . You would want to order the AssessPREP Individual License/AssessPREP - CIW v5 Foundations: Single-User CD. The product code is PRSAS-CFNDIN-PD-406. The cost is $125.00. Please note at the current time this CD will only work on a PC and not on a MAC.
Hardware Requirements:
The minimum requirements can be found at http://www.rodp.org/students/hardware_software.htm.
Software Requirements:
The minimum requirements can be found at http://www.rodp.org/students/hardware_software.htm. Specific software required for this course can be found under the Supplemental Materials section above.
Instructor Information
Please see the separate page inside the course to find instructor contact information as well as a statement of virtual office hours and other communication information.
Assessment and Grading
Testing Procedures:
Online quizzes will be built into the course. The primary portion of the student's grade will be based on the projects completed and quizzes taken. The purpose of the online quizzes is to encourage the student to work through the exercises and to become familiar with the textbook chapters. The quiz items and settings will be very similar to those taken for the actual CIW Foundations exam.

Certification Exams: Students will take the certification exam at a Prometric or Vue Center. The exam cost is $125 and can be registered for by going to www.2test.com. The certification is not tied to the course or degree.

Grading Procedure:
  • Projects: 40 percent of grade. Students will be given several lab projects The projects will be completed in the course of reading and working through the textbook. The files will be sent weekly through the WebCT Assignment utility or as designated by the instructor.
  • Quizzes: 40 percent of grade. Students will be given a series of non-cumulative theory quizzes and exams over textbook content during the semester. These exams will consist of true/false, multiple choice, and essay questions.
  • Online Communication Tools: 20 percent of grade. Students will use email to communicate with instructor and with each other.
Grading Scale:
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = 0-50%%
Assignments and Participation
Assignments and Projects:

Week Topic
Weeks 1-3 Internet Business Foundations. You will learn how to work effectively in today's business environment. In this course, you will learn about the tasks involved in various Information Technology (IT) job roles. You will also learn about Internet connection methods, Internet protocols and the Domain Name System (DNS). You will study the basic functions of Web browsers, the components of Web addresses and the use and control of cookies. You will learn how plug-ins can improve your Web-browsing experience, and you will use browsers to download and manage files. You will also learn about databases as they relate to Web search engines, and you will use search engines to conduct basic and advanced Web searches. You will learn about the risks associated with being connected to the Internet, and about the security measures that can keep your computer system and your personal information secure. Finally, you will study the fundamentals elements of project management and the importance of acquiring these skills for all IT job roles.
1 Lesson 1: Information Technology and the Internet
Lesson 2: Web Browsing
Lesson 3: Multimedia on the Web
2 Lesson 4: Databases and Web Search Engines
Lesson 5: E-mail and Personal Information Management
Lesson 6: Internet Services and Tools
3 Lesson 7: Internet Security
Lesson 8: IT Project Management
Weeks 4-9 Site Development Foundations teaches you essential Web page development skills. You will learn to develop Web sites using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Extensible HTML (XHTML). You will learn to write code manually, as well as use graphical user interface (GUI) authoring tools. You will also learn to insert images, create hyperlinks, add tables, forms and frames to your Web pages. In addition to learning about XHTML and HTML coding, you will learn about CGI and use it to connect Web pages to databases. Other topics include validating your XHTML code, recognizing the importance of marketing, and implementing fundamental design concepts. Throughout the course, you will learn how Web sites are developed as managed projects. You will also identify e-commerce solutions and relate Web site development to business goals.
4 Lesson 1: Introduction to Web Site Development
Lesson 2: Markup Language and Site Development Essentials
5 Lesson 3: XHTML Coding
Lesson 4: HTML Horizontal Rules and Graphical Elements
6 Lesson 5: Hyperlinks
Lesson 6: Tables
7 Lesson 7: Web Forms
Lesson 8: Image Techniques
8 Lesson 9: Frames
Lesson 10: Graphical User Interface (GUI) HTML Editors
Midterm Project
9 Lesson 11: Advanced Web Technologies
Lesson 12: E-Commerce Practices
Weeks 10-15 Network Technology Foundations teaches essential netowrking technologies and skills, including TCP/IP, stable network creation, wireless networking and network troubleshooting. You will learn to use various network components and protocls that enable users to sharedata quickly and easily. You will explore the different types of transmission media, and you will learn how network architecture and topologies provide for efficient and secure communication. In addition, you will learn about the OSI reference model and its relationship to packet creation, and you will compare and contrast the OSI model with the Internet architecture model. You will study the functions and features of internetworking server types, and you will achieve competency in performing basic hardware and operating system maintenance procedures. In addition, you will learn about the importance of RFC's and where to locate the most recent RFC documents. You will also learn about the importance of routing, and will explore IP addressing, IP address classes and subnet masks. This course will also teach you essential network secuirty concepts, including authentication, encryption and firewalls. Finally, you will explore career opportunities in the IT industry, and will discuss effective ways of communicating technical information.
10 Lesson 1: Introduction to Networking
11 Lesson 2: TCP/IP Suite and Internet Addressing
12 Lesson 3: Internetworking Servers
13 Lesson 4: Hardware and Operating System Maintenance
14 Lesson 5: Network Security and IT Career Opportunities
15 Take Final Exam (questions come from Network Technology Foundations portion of class)
Class Participation:
Participation is required in this course. Class participation consists of posting responses on the dicussion board and discussing topics with peers. For each discussion board assignment you should have at least one response to the question posed by the instructor and at least two responses to a classmates' posting. These postings must be of quality or they will not count. A simple "I agree" does not count for discussion board participation.
Punctuality:
Policy on Late Assignments: Assignments are expected to be in by the due date and time. Under extenuating circumstances the instructor may grant an extension. If you require an extension you must contact the instructor before the assignment is due. Any partial credit that is offered is at the discretion of the instructor.
Course Ground Rules
Online participation is a requirement in this course. Students are expected to participate on the discussion boards. Students are also expected to keep up with the weekly course work including labs, discussion board postings, quizzes, etc. Continue to check the Course Homepage for course announcements and observe course netiquette at all times. 
Guidelines for Communications
Email:
  • Always include a subject line.
  • Remember without facial expressions some comments may be taken the wrong way. Be careful in wording your emails. Use of emoticons might be helpful in some cases.
  • Use standard fonts.
  • Do not send large attachments without permission.
  • Special formatting such as centering, audio messages, tables, html, etc. should be avoided unless necessary to complete an assignment or other communication.
  • Respect the privacy of other class members
Discussion Groups:
  • Review the discussion threads thoroughly before entering the discussion. Be a lurker then a discussant.
  • Try to maintain threads by using the "Reply" button rather starting a new topic.
  • Do not make insulting or inflammatory statements to other members of the discussion group. Be respectful of other's ideas.
  • Be patient and read the comments of other group members thoroughly before entering your remarks.
  • Be cooperative with group leaders in completing assigned tasks.
  • Be positive and constructive in group discussions.
  • Respond in a thoughtful and timely manner.
Chat:
  • Introduce yourself to the other learners in the chat session.
  • Be polite. Choose your words carefully. Do not use derogatory statements.
  • Be concise in responding to others in the chat session.
  • Be prepared to open the chat session at the scheduled time.
  • Be constructive in your comments and suggestion
Web Resources:

Library

The Tennessee Virtual Library is available to all students enrolled in the Regents Degree Program. Links to library materials (such as electronic journals, databases, interlibrary loans, digital reserves, dictionaries, encyclopedias, maps, and librarian support) and Internet resources needed by learners to complete online assignments and as background reading must be included in all courses. 

Students With Disabilities

Qualified students with disabilities will be provided reasonable and necessary academic accommodations if determined eligible by the appropriate disability services staff at their home institution. Prior to granting disability accommodations in this course, the instructor must receive written verification of a student's eligibility for specific accommodations from the disability services staff at the home institution. It is the student's responsibility to initiate contact with their home institution's disability services staff and to follow the established procedures for having the accommodation notice sent to the instructor.

Syllabus Changes

The instructor reserves the left to make changes as necessary to this syllabus. If a slight variation of this syllabus is found then the WebCT version of the syllabus is the official version. If changes are necessitated during the term of the course, the instructor will immediately notify students of such changes both by individual email communication and posting both notification and nature of change(s) on the course bulletin board.

Academic Dishonesty

Students are expected to submit only their own work. Do not collaborate on work with other students unless a group project is given. Failure to observe these rules could result in receiving a failing grade or being dismissed from the class with a grade of F. Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. Students guilty of academic misconduct, either directly or indirectly through participation or assistance, are immediately responsible to the instructor of the class. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions, which may be imposed through the regular TBR/RODP procedures as a result of academic misconduct, the instructor has the authority to assign an F or a zero for the exercise or examination or to assign an F in the course.

Technical Support

Telephone Support:
If you are having problems logging into your course,
timing out of your course, using your course web site tools, or other technical problems, please contact the Eduprise Help Desk by calling

1-866-550-7637 (toll free)

or go to their website at:

http://askrodp.custhelp.com