Exploring the Internet

Summer 2020 > Computer Related > COMP.1130 > 046

Course No: COMP.1130-046; SIS Class Nbr: 1151; SIS Term: 2940
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

An introduction to internet technologies and how they intersect with social, political, and economic issues. Includes: the history of the internet, how it's presently managed, how information is transferred between servers and clients, collaborative web technologies, search engines, encryption, digital rights management, certificate authorities, phishing and other malware, and privacy concerns. Students will build a basic website using HTML and CSS.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: Not for Academic Plan Computer Science (BS)
  • Special Notes: Non-CS Majors only
  • Core Codes: STEM
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Terence Watterson
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2020 Summer: Jul 06 to Aug 16
  • Chat Hours: Sun 7:30-8:30pm*
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1140
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers, and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended. Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the scheduled times.

Related Programs: A.S. in Information Technology, B.S. in Information Technology, B.S. in Information Technology: Business Minor Option, B.S. in Information Technology: Population Health Informatics and Technology Minor Option, Certificate in Contemporary Communications, Certificate in Information Technology

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