CNIT 131: MONDAY
Internet Basics &
Beginning HTML

last updated 1/19/2018

Course Information for Spring 2018
Course Title Internet Basics & Beginning HTML
Course Number CNIT 131 CRN 36576 section 002
Semester Units 3
Course Date Mondays, January 22 through May 21 from 9:40 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location Ocean campus, Sceince Hall, Room 8
Prerequisites No Prerequisite. But this course expects a basic computer literacy.
Course Description Methods of using the Internet. History, design and protocol methods used on the Internet including: electronic mail, mailing lists, Usenet, connection to remote computers, file transfer, World Wide Web, basic webpage creation and publishing. Additional topics include: computer security, user-generated content, copyright and electronic commerce, and basic Unix shell commands requisite to shell account use.
Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  1. Explain the historical development of the Internet, the World Wide Web, and its services.
  2. Describe the different types of computer networks and connectivity methods.
  3. Compare synchronous and asynchronous communication programs.
  4. Compare and use features of major web browsers.
  5. Evaluate the various tools available to search the Web.
  6. Create a simple Web Site, upload to the server (with an understanding of permissions) and maintain it with the latest standards of HTML, CSS, and other web development techniques.
  7. Identify security threats and practice techniques to safely use the World Wide Web and the Internet.
  8. Explain legal and ethical issues related to Internet use.

Instructor Information
Name Abigail Bornstein
E-mail Please use Inbox inside of Canvas. If you can not access Canvas, then use abigail.bornstein@mail.ccsf.edu.  If you e-mail me at mail.ccsf.edu, be sure to put CNIT131 on the subject line of the message!
Home Page http://fog.ccsf.edu/~abornste
Office Science 34B, 50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco
Office Hours Mondays 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Science Hall room 8
Mondays 5:10 - 6:10 p.m., Cloud Hall room 218

Course Requirements
Textbook

We will be learning various Internet topics along with HTML 5 and CSS.

Discovering the Internet: Complete, 5th Edition- 2015, Jennifer Campbell, Course Technology, Cengage Learning. ISBN 978-1-285-84540-1.

Please note that students who wait 3 or 4 weeks to obtain the textbook or never obtain the textbook have a very difficult time succeeding in this course. For those on a tight budget, there are a couple of copies of the textbook on 3 hour reserve at the Rosenberg Library on the Ocean campus.
CCSFmail Account All CCSF students have been issued a CCSFmail account which ends in @mail.ccsf.edu. All important information from your instructor and the school will be sent to this student e-mail account. It is your responsibility to monitor this account throughout the semester. For more information on this account and how to forward messages to an alternative account, please refer to http://www.ccsf.edu/News/gmail.htm
Computer Access You will need access to either a PC or MAC computer with an Internet connection. You are not required to have a computer at home. CCSF has several PC and MAC computer labs available to students throughout the week. Please note that in class we will be using MACs, including for quiz and test taking.
Software
  1. Chrome - fully supported by Canvas, although other browsers can be used
  2. Microsoft Word or Notepad for writing brief reports
  3. Image manipulation software such as IrfanView (freeware) or MS Paint

Grading
Letter Grades

A = 90% +
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = 59% or below
   
55% Weekly Homework Assignments
10% Participation
20% 2 Tests - 10% each (see Schedule for dates)
15% Comprehensive Final Exam (see Schedule for date)
Homework

There are 10 homework assignments which in total make up 55% of your grade and are due by 9:35 a.m. on Mondays. Please see the appropriate weekly modules inside of Canvas for homework assignment details.

Late Homework: Homework may be accepted up to one week late, but with a 10% reduction. I will allow only two late homework assignments from each student.
Participation

In-class participation makes up 10% of your final grade. Attendance will be taken at each class session. You are expected to attend this weekly evening course and participate in class discussion and activities.
Tests and
Final Exam

Please refer to the Schedule for test dates and material covered. Because there are no make-up tests, please mark your calendar with your test dates. You are responsible for knowing these dates and coming to class on these dates in order to take your tests and final exam. Tests and final exam must be taken in class on the scheduled dates.

There will be 2 tests each worth 10%. The tests will be multiple choice, true-false, and fill-in-the-blank. Test 1 is scheduled in class for Monday, March 5 and Test 2 is scheduled in class for Monday, April 30 starting at 9:40 a.m.. If you have a conflict, you must inform your instructor by the 3rd class session on February 5. There are no make-up tests.

The Final Exam is worth 15% of your grade and is comprehensive. The final exam will be multiple choice, true-false, and fill-in-the-blank. The final exam will be taken in class on Monday, May 21 starting at 10:00 a.m. Please mark your calendar. If you have a conflict, you must inform your instructor by the 3rd class session on February 5. There is no make-up final exam.

Classroom Policies

Class Attendance

Class attendance is required. I reserve the right to drop any student who has missed three class sessions. Although I reserve the right to drop any student who has missed three class sessions, students should not depend on me to do so. It is the student's responsibility to complete the online form in Web4 that is needed to drop or withdraw from this class. If you simply stop attending class, you will probably receive a failing grade for the course.

Take time to learn how your financial aid works: If your instructor withdraws the student due to lack of attendance based on the above policy and it is after the standard drop with full refund period, then the student most likely will be financially liable to pay for the entire cost of the course. A student needs to be sure that he/she will be able to actively engage in the class on a regular basis from the start of the semester all the way through to the very last day. If the student can not make this semester long committment, then the student should make sure he/she drops the course prior to the deadline to receive a full refund.

Please be aware of the the information on the list of Important Dates including the last day to drop classes with a full refund.

Classroom Standards

The classroom should provide an environment that helps people learn. There are some activities that promote learning and others that hinder learning.

Address all questions to the class as a whole; do not have side-conversations with your neighbor during class. Although you may think you are speaking softly, this behavior is rude and disruptive to others.

Participate in the class discussions. You will never lose points for mistakes you make in class discussions and you may clear up misunderstandings this way.

Please do not place food or drinks near any of the computer systems on campus. If you eat something sticky during break, please wash your hands. No one likes to touch a dirty mouse or keyboard.

Cellular Phones As a courtesy to everyone please turn your phone ringer off when you come to this class. Please either set the phone to vibrate or turn your phone off completely. If a call must be taken, please exit the classroom and take your call outside.
Policies on Copyright CCSF Guidelines for lab use: Software in use in the lab and printed resource materials are copyrighted with all rights reserved except when explicitly described as public domain. Under copyright laws, these items may not be copied, photo-copied, reproduced or reduced to any electronic medium, in whole or in part. Any violation or attempt to violate copyright laws may result in disciplinary action.

Academic Accommodation

DSPS Students who need academic accommodations should request them from the Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) located in the Rosenberg Library, Room 323 on the Ocean Campus. Telephone: 415-452-5481 (V) 415-452-5451 (TDD). DSPS is the campus office responsible for verifying disability-related need for academic accommodations, assessing that need, and for planning accommodations in cooperation with students and instructors as needed and consistent with course requirements.

THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY PORTION OF THIS SYLLABUS AT ANY TIME. This syllabus is subject to change throughout the semester due to emergent student needs, important new learning opportunities, or other unforeseen situations. In the event a change must be made, the instructor will notify the students as soon as practically possible, and provide an updated schedule on the course website.