This class provides an introduction to key Internet, web, and multimedia technologies, as well as familiarizing students with the Macintosh computer platform and the Unix operating System. Topics covered include computer-mediated communication, basic Internet applications such as telnet, ssh, ftp, Web browsers, and basic digital image techniques, as well as Web page development and publishing.
This course provides a basic introduction to Internet technologies and Web development. The Internet technology topics (UNIX, ftp, telnet, ssh, email, protocols, etc.) provide a foundation for a variety of other IT core courses. The Web development and imaging topics provide an introduction to the multimedia and Web development topic area within the department. This is a prerequisite for concentration level courses in the computer-mediated experience area of the IT curriculum.
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
Students should be able to use a Web browser and a basic text-processing program.
You will need access to the Web and to the RIT myCourses server. For help logging on, talk to the instructor or contact the Office of Distance Learning at RIT.
The following books are required for the course. Please get the latest edition of each.
Supplemental readings will be assigned from time to time during the term.
10 Dec 2007
8 Feb 2008
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Assignment |
Percent of Grade |
Description |
| Participation | 15% |
Includes attendance, in-class exercises & homework |
| Projects | 45% |
|
| Midterm Exam | 10% |
Written exam |
| Midterm Practical Exam | 10% |
In-class, timed demonstration of skills |
| Final Exam | 20% |
Written exam |
| Final Practical | Pass/Fail |
The final practical exam is pass/fail. Those who do not pass the final practical do not pass the course. You will have one opportunity to retake the practical if you do not pass the first time. |
A final letter grade will be assigned from points that you have accumulated. (e.g. A = 90-100%, B = 80-90%, etc.) Grades are not curved; if every student does "A" work, then every student gets an A. (Or a D, as the case may be...)
Please note that the grade received for work that meets all assigned criteria is a "B". An "A" is reserved for work that clearly demonstrates MASTERY of the material, and an in-depth knowledge of the underlying theories. LATE WORK will NOT be accepted except in the case of extenuating circumstances. All late work will be marked at half of earned credit within 1 day (24 hrs) past the due date, after which it will receive NO CREDIT.
Your work in this course is subject to the Academic Honesty Policy of RIT as outlined both in the Student Handbook and the RIT Policies and Procedures Manual. I urge you to review the policy and your rights and responsibilities therein. If you do not have a copy of the policy you may read it on-line. It is YOUR responsibility to read and understand this policy, and I again urge you to do so, as violation of the Academic Honesty Policy can result in failure for the course, and may be a cause for further academic action on the part of the college depending on the circumstances. I will NOT tolerate plagiarism in my courses, if you are using material from a source, you will cite it using the APA Style Guide or you will not receive credit for anything you turn in, and will (at my discretion) receive an F.
All dates and assignments on this syllabus are subject to change. Any changes will be announced to the class well prior to work being due, and the dates changed on the on-line version of this document.
