The Internet - 4 credits Online laboratory course that examines the management and organizational structure of the Internet, its topography, transmission media, and participants. Covers Web authoring, FTP, Telnet, newsgroups, electronic mail, Netiquette, online research, evaluating information resources, correctly citing Internet resources, and weekly online discussions. Introduces instructional design to create training and educational materials in business and education. Includes the principles of design for job aids, videos, programming, and computer-based training. Includes focus on water resources and contamination and the development of water quality sampling projects suitable for K-12 science classes.
Students also analyze and evaluate controversial regional and global earth science issues.
Fall and spring semesters. Part 2 of SCI ULR and concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of MATH 100 or MATH 130 or equivalents. Students learn to analyze global issues as they relate to the third world especially the existing discourses of development. Emphasizes physical activity and programmatic organization in the gymnasium as it relates to academic and social success. Formerly WRSI 375.