Introduction to the Internet

Course Description: This course provides an introduction to the Internet, including its history, concepts, architectures, important protocols, DNS, domain names, and applications. Students will learn how to connect to the Internet, use a web browser, send and receive email, and search for information on the web.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the history and evolution of the Internet
• Describe the different architectures of the Internet
• Identify and explain the important protocols used on the Internet
• Understand the concepts of DNS and domain names
• Use a web browser to navigate the web
• Send and receive email
• Search for information on the web

Course Outline:

• Module 1: Introduction to the Internet
  • Lesson 1: History of the Internet
  • Lesson 2: Concepts of the Internet
  • Lesson 3: Architectures of the Internet
  • Quiz 1
• Module 2: Internet Protocols
  • Lesson 4: TCP/IP
  • Lesson 5: HTTP
  • Lesson 6: DNS
  • Quiz 2
• Module 3: Internet Applications
  • Lesson 7: Web Browsing
  • Lesson 8: Email
  • Lesson 9: Search Engines
  • Quiz 3
• Module 4: Internet Security
  • Lesson 10: Internet Threats
  • Lesson 11: Internet Security Measures
  • Quiz 4

Prerequisites:

• Basic computer skills
• Some familiarity with the web

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