Course Objectives
· Describe infrastructure required to support an Internet connection, including hardware and software components. · Explain important Internet communications protocols and their roles in delivering basic Internet services. · Explain the basic principles of the Domain Name System (DNS). · Describe how Web browsers can be used to access the World Wide Web and other computer resources. · Explain how e-mail clients can be used to send simple messages and files to other Internet users. · Describe Internet services, including but not limited to news, FTP, Gopher, Telnet, and network performance utilities such as ping and traceroute. · Explain user customization features in Web browsers, including preferences, caching, and cookies. · Describe security issues related to Web browsing and e-mail, including certificates and viruses. · Explain how to use different types of Web search engines effectively. · Describe how to use the Web to obtain legal and international business information. · Describe issues in developing a corporate Web site, including but not limited to project management, testing, and legal issues.
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