3.00 Credits
Introduces students to services and information featured on the Internet, with an emphasis on using the Internet effectively for research. Course topics include: Internet History, web netiquette, social media, internet radio and news, downloading software, viruses and virus protection, Malware, Web search strategies, utilizIng the library for research, how to site references to avoid plagiarism. All materials are presented online. It is recommended that students have computer skills prior to enrolling in this course (See INFS 1010). Students must have a computer, the Internet at home, and a printer. (Prerequisite: Adequate keyboarding skills along with INFS 1010 recommended) F, Sp