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Computer Science 01 Introduction to the Internet

Learn the fundamentals of the Internet, including how it works, how to use it effectively, and its impact on the world. This course is suitable for both non-technical individuals and those interested in a more detailed understanding of the Internet. Topics covered include Internet infrastructure, protocols and services, communication tools, searching the web, security and privacy, electronic commerce, Internet culture and law, and the future of the Internet. Assignments include weekly projects and short written assignments. Contact the instructor for more information.

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Computer Science 01 Introduction to the Internet

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  1. Computer Science 01Introduction to the Internet Neal Sample

  2. About this Course • What is the Internet? • How does it work? • How can I use it effectively? • How is it changing the world? • What is its future?

  3. About you (hopefully) • Non-technical • we will start with the very basics • more technical people will want a CS 99? • Comfortable editing files • if not, you will probably want CS 01c • Want to learn about the Internet in more detail

  4. Computer Accounts • You need an account that can: • send and receive email • browse the web • host small web pages • A Leland account can do all of this • to get one call 725-2101 • or second floor of Sweet Hall or the Tressider LAIR

  5. Contact Information • Electronic mail • nsample@stanford.edu • Office hours • Tuesdays 11am-12pm and by appointment • Gates 424 • On the web • www-db.stanford.edu/~nsample/cs01/

  6. Assignments • This course is 1 credit, CR/NC • Weekly ungraded simple assignments • You must complete all of them • Two short written assignments • 200 words? • One small project • design and build your own homepage!

  7. Part 1: Building blocks • The Physics of the Internet • Introduction to and History of the ‘Net • Internet Infrastructure • Internet Protocols and Services

  8. Part 2: Using the Internet • Electronic Mail, Usenet News, Instant Messagers and other Communications • An information consumer’s view of the Internet • Searching the web • An information producer’s view of the Internet

  9. Part 2: Using the Internet • Security and privacy • Electronic commerce • Internet communities

  10. Part 3: Culture and Future • Internet culture • Internet law • The future of the Internet

  11. Weekly Project • Getting something FREE off the Internet (with no regrets!) • Free Email accounts • you get what you pay for? • mail.yahoo.com • www.hotmail.com • Free Email Provider’s Guide FEPG • www.fepg.net • simple protection

  12. Weekly Project • Free web pages • www.homepages.com • www.geocities.com • Free stuff you can touch =) • www.freestuff.com • www.freestuffcenter.com • NBCi: http://home.nbci.com/LMOID/resource/0,566,-305,00.html

  13. What to “turn in” this week • Email me at: nsample@stanford.edu • Tell me one thing you applied for (or at least found) for free. • Also, if you could take away full understanding one about “Internet thing,” what “Internet thing” would it be?

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