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Oct 23, 2026
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BUS 1115 - Internet Essentials
Credits: 1
Catalog Description
This is an introductory course to using the Internet and World Wide Web to find information, communicate with others, and conduct business activities. Students use real-world exercises to apply concepts to their personal and professional lives. Students should check the current course schedule for required software.
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Use browsers to search the Web, follow links, navigate recently viewed pages, use desktop shortcuts, find URLs, and save online information.
- Explain the risks and safeguards of using the Web and determine how to protect your computer, manage popups, and keep personal information private.
- Choose the best search tool, use basic and advanced search techniques, and evaluate the credibility of search results.
- Communicate online using email systems, wikis, blogs, RSS, multimedia, social networking sites, and text messaging.
- Use specialized sites such as portals, streaming media sites, online reference and research sites, personal financial resources, educational tools, shopping sites, and download/file sharing sites.
- Explain wireless and mobile services.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Browsing the Web (IP addresses, browsers, history lists)
- Searching the Web
- Protecting your computer and information from malicious people and programs
- Communicating online
- Using portals, e-business sites, and other special-interest sites
- Understanding Internet network and wireless technologies
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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