September 28, 1999

Details

Title	Introduction to the Internet and the WWW
Time Allotment	3 hrs

Reading / References

Read chapter 1 from Internet Comprehensive
Additional references/information can be found at
http://www.course.com/downloads/NewPerspectives/internet/cmp/t01.html

Objectives

Internet and World Wide Web: Amazing Developments
Computer Networks
How the Internet Began
Growth of the Internet
World Wide Web
Connection Options
Connecting Through Your School or Employer
Connecting Through an Internet Service Provider
Connecting Through Your Cable Television Company
Connecting Via Satellite

Coursework

Chapter 1 Pretest (CTM Online - Internet Comprehensive)
Review of chapter 1 concepts (presentation)
History or the Internet Video 1/3 (1hr)
Review chapter
Review additional references
Familiarize yourself with the key terms (in bold) throughout the chapter.

For Marks

Assignment #: IC01
Assignment: Internet Controversy
Due: Start of class - Oct 2/99
Marks: 10 marks

The Internet has been the source of controversy. Some of the concerns raised by individuals and the news media are:

Censorship. Should certain material be restricted to select groups, or banned entirely from the Internet?
Copyright protection. Should originators of work on the Internet have the same protection as creators in other media?
Authentication. Should regulations ensure that the purported author of material on the Internet is, indeed, the author?
Security. How can private information and sensitive communications be kept from eavesdroppers?
Overload. How can current resources handle a burgeoning number of users and increasingly complex Web pages?

Write a document that describes your position on each of these issues. Be sure to include explanations to back up your position. Cite examples where appropriate. Length should be about a paragraph per issue (1 page).

Home Work

Read chapter 1