Internet Fundamentals provides a thorough knowledge
of and ability to use the Internet.
This half-day course dispels common misperceptions
and highlights fundamental business usability issues
regarding the Internet. Internet Fundamentals
Half-Day Edition exposes students to the structural,
technical, and cultural aspects of the Internet.
This is a user-centric introductory-level course
intended for students with little or no exposure to
the Internet. This course familiarizes students with
the background, technology, functionality, and
utility of the Internet and its most popular
associated services.
Those who need to learn the Internet connection
options that exist and understand and utilize e-mail
and the World Wide Web will gain the most from this
course. This course is updated every four months to
compensate for rapid technical innovations and
dynamic content revision and expansion on the
Internet and the World Wide Web.
Prerequisites
A
working knowledge of Microsoft Windows
Experience with a pointing device and standard PC
keyboard
Course Outline
Internet – Basic Concepts & Status
The Internet Defined
Who Uses the Internet and How?
Internet Resources
Services of the Internet
Online Services
Emerging Internet Services
MP3 Audio
Internet Architecture & Terminology
Major Elements of the Internet
Transferring Data
Connecting to the Internet
What is Required to Connect?
TCP/IP
Access Providers
ISPs vs. Online Services
E-mail
What is E-mail?
Configuring E-mail Software
Elements of an E-mail Message
E-mail Addressing Scheme
E-mail Functions
Finding an E-mail Address
World Wide Web
What is the Web?
Hyperlinks
Elements of the Web
Uniform Resource Locators
Navigating a Web Site
