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Internet Technologies in the Information Era (HONR299B) Fall 2010. Monday/Wednesdey, 3:00-4:15 p.m. Course description The digital revolution has caused a shift towards an economy based on the manipulation of information, and the Internet has made a massive amount of information publicly available. The course offers a survey of the technologies and issues underlying the use of the Internet for communication, research, and dissemination of information. Course topics include an introduction to Internet protocols, Internet history and development, the dot-com bubble, network security, and today's major applications (e.g., e-commerce) and trends. The course also covers legal and social issues related to the use of Internet, such as copyrights, intellectual property, and the emerging phenomenon of social networks. Finally, the course explores the importance, in today's economy, of building an online presence and offers a survey of the existing tools and technologies that individuals and companies have available to build their own online presence. Students taking this course will:
Tentative readings include:
CORE: Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues [IE]
Textbooks Two textbooks are required for this course, and both titles are available in electronic format (eTextbook) through CourseSmart.com. The price of an eTextbooks is typically 50% of the orignal list price of the equivalent print version.
Alternatively, for those who prefer a hardcopy of the textbooks, Amazon.com offers convenient options for buying new or used books. Please keep in mind that Amazon.com prices are subject to continuous changes. As of August 18, 2010, the best prices for used copies of the two textbooks are $22.99 and $52.71 respectively. An Amazon.com Listmania! list has been created for this course to give student easy access to available options. Click here to check current prices on Amazon.com.
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