IT 1230SED
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Introduction to Internet Services and Applications |
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Course Coordinator:
Dr John CHUI, BEng (Hons), PhD (CityU); MIEEE; MIET
Course Developer:
Kenneth LEUNG Yuk-hin, Consultant
IT 1230SED Introduction to Internet Services and Applications is a two-term, six-credit-unit, 1000-level course within the Bachelor of Computing with Honours in Internet Technology (BCITH) programme suite and the Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing and Networking (BSCICNH) programme suite. It is a compulsory course for BCITH and BSCICNH. This course is an introduction to one of the most important new technologies of recent history — the Internet. It not only shows students how to participate in the Internet world of “cyberspace,” but also enables students to develop the skills necessary to use the Internet more effectively and efficiently.
Aims
Contents
Learning support
Four forms of tutor-student interaction will be provided in this course, including tutorials, online discussion board, email and telephone tutoring.
Tutors will conduct ten two-hour in-person tutorials. At these sessions, tutors will review and reinforce key concepts, discuss topical issues, answer individual student questions, and provide assistance related to assignments.
Assessment
The course assessment includes three continuous assessments (50%) and a final examination (50%). Students are required to submit assignments via the Online Learning Environment (OLE).
Online requirement
This course is supported by the Online Learning Environment (OLE). You can find the latest course information on the OLE. Through the OLE, you can communicate electronically with your tutor and the Course Coordinator, as well as other students. To access the OLE, students will need to have access to the Internet. The use of the OLE is required for the study and assessment of this course.
Equipment
A computer system suitable for connecting to the Internet is essential (see the School of Science and Technology Guide to Computers for Courses). This course cannot be studied without easy, regular access to such a system.
Software
The course assumes that you have a browser on your system, as well as a basic text-editor (such as Notepad). Other software required will be supplied as part of the course material.
Internet access
Internet access is required in this course.
Set book(s)
Evans, J. & Hooper, R. (2018). New perspectives on the Internet: Comprehensive (10th ed). Cengage Learning.
Students with disabilities or special educational needs
As the course involves a considerable amount of computing work, students with impaired manipulative skills or impaired vision should consult the Course Coordinator before registering.
