CMSY-129 Principles of the Internet
The Internet provides worldwide communication capability and access to a vast amount of information. It is also a source of misinformation and attacks on computers. In this course, students learn about popular Internet tools and applications. Students will develop information literacy skills for searching for and evaluating information on the Internet, and will learn to protect their computers and themselves from security threats, hoaxes, and scams. The course introduces business, legal, and intellectual property issues as they pertain to the Internet. Students will learn how to create web pages using HTML. Familiarity with a computer, file management skills, and touch typing are strongly recommended for success in this course. Credit will only be granted for one of the following: CMSY-126 or CMSY-129.