• Demonstrate an understanding of how the Internet works.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate using electronic means.
• Demonstrate the ability to locate information using a variety of Internet tools.
• Demonstrate the ability to distinguish among different information access methods.
• Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate information on the Internet.

Assignments: Readings will be linked from the syllabus. They also may be added on an ongoing basis.

Quizzes: 2 short answer quizzes.

In-class exercises/assignments: Some assignments can be done in class during the hands-on exercises; other assignments will be due at the next class session.

Final Project: To be done in pairs. Find the Internet resource that has some relationship to your major and evaluate it using criteria covered in class. Present the project to the class (3-5 minutes in length).

Evaluation: Final grades will be dependent on successful completion of all assignments, class participation, quizzes, and projects.