Students can register for UNIX accounts. There will be an overview of CourseInfo given. CourseInfo is an on-line learning environment that many instructors are using to make class materials available on the Web. Time permitting, further topics on the Internet will be covered.
Search engines are the power of the Internet.
This class introduces students to the Web and effective ways of gathering information. Properly entering search criteria will significantly cut the time and energy it takes to find information. Students will compare and contrast the major search engines. Search engines, meta-search engines and electronic journals will be used to find information. On-line references to writing styles, such as APA, MLA and Chicago Style will be examined.