BARTON COLLEGE--SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

CIS 350 - THE INTERNET

First Summer Session – May 27 – June 26, 2008

Second Summer Session -- July 7 - August 7, 2008

http://www.barton.edu/school-dept/business/CIS350/CIS350.htm

Instructor: Teresa C. Parker, Assistant Professor

e-mail: tparker@barton.edu

v-mail:                  252-399-6421—office phone open 24/7; 252-236-1294—cell phone open 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Office: Hines Hall, 101 J                                                                                      Office Hours:                  Virtual


Semester hours credit: 3

Prerequisites:

1.     CIS 110 or equivalency

2.     (Quick) Access to the Internet/World Wide Web

3.     Barton E-mail account

4.     Blackboard proficiency

CIS 350 requires participants to be very independent and self-directed in gaining access to information. Learners must also be self-disciplined since they are in control of their learning environment. This is an intensive reading/exploring course. Set aside 18-20 hours per week for this class.


Required Resources:

Ackermann, E. & Hartman, K. (2005). Learning to use the Internet and World Wide Web with Revitalized URLs. Wilsonville, OR: Franklin, Beedle & Associates, Inc. (ISBN 1-59028-035-0) OR E-Book on CD (ISBN 1-59028-200-0)

Access to Barton's Web Mail & Blackboard

Microsoft Word (I cannot open documents prepared in Works)


Course Description

Course Objectives

Format of Class

Components of the Final Grade

Class Schedule

Blackboard Digital DropBox and Discussion Board

For additional information, contact Teresa C. Parker