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University of Windsor – School of Computer Science

COMP2057-91: Introduction to the Internet, Winter 2025


Instructor: Prof. D. Mayo Course Web Site: https://brightspace.uwindsor.ca
Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Wednesday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST

Course Description
Students will be introduced to the Internet as a global information infrastructure, including the development of early and current
communication protocols and services, packaging of data, and data transmission. Fundamental concepts of and tools to support
Internet browsing through concepts of Universal Resource locators and Hypertext Markup Languages will be included. Students
will be required to publish a Web site on the Internet using HTML. Web page enhancement through the use of JavaScript and
other tools will be introduced. The functionality of electronic mail and bulletin board services will be introduced with hands-on
experience in sending and receiving information, automated title searching, and an introduction to organizing information to be
accessible over the network. Technical methods of binary data transfer on analog carriers will be introduced and comparison of
Ethernet and ATM fibre-optic digital delivery will be discussed. In addition to lecture time, laboratory/tutorial time may be
scheduled as required.

Course Web Site


The course web site for this course can be found in Brightspace. On the course web site, you will find the course syllabus, course
outline, announcements, lessons, assignments, discussion forums, and class resources. You must regularly log in using your
UWinID and password. Should you have any issues accessing the course web site, contact the instructor without delay so such
can be addressed immediately. It is your responsibility to regularly access the course web site to keep up with posted content and
activities. All current, up-to-date marks appear on the course web site under the Grades link.

Required Textbooks

Discovering Computers: Digital Technology, Data, and Devices, 17th Edition


Jennifer T. Campbell, Etc. Copyright 2023
ISBN: 978-0-357-67536-6
https://www.cengage.ca/c/discovering-computers-digital-technology-data-and-devices-17e-campbell-ciampa-freund-
frydenberg-sebok-vermaat-clemens/9780357675366/?searchIsbn=9780357675366

Web Development and Design Foundations with HTML5, 10th Edition


Published by Pearson (January 2, 2020) Copyright 2021
Online Only from Pearson.

https://www.pearson.com/en-ca/subject-catalog/p/web-development-and-design-foundations-with-
html5/P200000003268/9780136662402

Intended Learning Outcomes


At the end of this course, successful students will be able to:
 utilize and appreciate the Internet.
 describe the Internet's development and impact on business and everyday life.
 appraise existing information systems and technology.
 compose information for distribution via the Internet in an effective manner.
 construct a small "site" of content on the Internet's World Wide Web.

Final Exam
This course has a final exam. The final exam must be written on the date and time given. If it is not, then a grade of zero (0) will
be assigned as the exam mark. Medical exemptions must use the UWindsor Student Medical Certificate found in the Course
Overview. Any documentation must be submitted directly to the instructor, or the IT Program Secretary, School of Computer
Science (LT 5114). The final exam will be conducted online using Brightspace.

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Assignments
There will be seven (7) individual assignments and a final examination for this course. Completed individual assignments must
be handed in Brightspace, and when applicable on the Electron server (assignments #3, # 4, 5, and #6) on the day on which they
are due or within the 48-hour grace period (see Syllabus for more details). Late assignments will not normally be accepted.
Brightspace will not allow assignments to be submitted after the due date/grace period. Medical exemptions must use the
UWindsor Student Medical Certificate found in the Course Overview. Documentation must be submitted directly to the
instructor, or the IT Program Secretary, School of Computer Science (LT 5114).

Evaluation
Assignment # Activity Description % Due
1 VPN Assignment 5% January 15
2 File Types 5% January 22
3 FTP Assignment 5% January 29
4 A Web Page 10% February 5
5 A Web Page with CSS 20% February 26
6 Web Site Project 35% March 12
7 Internet Topic 5% March 26
Total Assignment 85%
Final Exam Brightspace 15% Check UWinsite Student

100% Grading
The University of Windsor is using a 100% grading system —only numeric final grades will be issued to students and all grades
below 50% are considered failures.
Important Information
1. The instructor reserves the right to amend the due dates and times of assignments and any related activities to
accommodate student learning.
2. The Student Perceptions of Teaching (SPTs) will take place during the last two (2) weeks of the term.
3. Should you have any special needs, disabilities, or challenges (e.g., learning disabilities, ADHD, physical disabilities,
etc.) visit Student Accessibility Services Room 117, Dillon Hall; 519-253-3000 ext.3288,
http://www.uwindsor.ca/studentaccessibility to help minimize the impact(s) of your disability on your learning and
academic performance.
4. For help addressing mental or physical health concerns on campus, contact (519) 253-3000:
a. Student Health Services at ext. 7002 (http://www.uwindsor.ca/studenthealthservices/)
b. Student Counselling Centre at ext. 4616 (http://www.uwindsor.ca/studentcounselling/)
c. Peer Support Centre at ext. 4551
5. The University of Windsor values dignity, respect and equality for all individuals and strives to foster an atmosphere of
healthy attitudes and behaviours towards sexuality, sex, and gender. The University is committed to maintaining a healthy
and safe learning, living, social, recreational, and working environment.
6. Students are not allowed to take a course for a third time unless permission has been obtained from the Dean's office.
7. All students are expected to commit to a code of behaviour based on dignity and individuality and respect for the rights
and property of others. Full details of the University's academic integrity policy can be read here: http://
www1.uwindsor.ca/aio/.
8. All students who are involved in academic misconduct may receive a grade of zero (0). That is, the persons who share
their work as well as those who use the work may be assigned a grade of zero (0).
9. The last day to drop this class is March 16, 2025.

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