3 hours

Basic computer literacy; an understanding of PC and network concepts, while not essential, would be useful

To familiarize the user with the internal components of a PC, network fundamentals, and software

After this course the student should be able to:
1. describe the components of PCs and explain how they operate
2. introduce network fundamentals and relate these to the ISO OSI model
3. outline LAN and WAN technologies
4. explain the functions of operating systems and network operating systems

3 hours

The course PC and Network Fundamentals, while not essential, would be useful

To introduce students to Internet and intranet fundamentals, Java and its uses, network security and viruses, and the basics of network computing

After this course the student should be able to:
1. describe the Internet and intranet technologies
2. discuss the TCP/IP model and associated protocols
3. describe applications available on the Internet
4. explain the use of Java and its uses on the Internet
5. select a way to access the Internet
6. outline aspects of network security and viruses

4 hours

Familiarity with the concept of the Internet and e-commerce

To provide an overview of e-commerce, categorize it, and examine its application to business

After this course the student should be able to:
1. define what e-commerce is
2. describe how e-commerce builds on the traditional commerce transaction
3. discuss the scope of e-commerce and how e-commerce relates to business processes
4. distinguish between the categories of e-commerce

3 hours

General computer awareness and basic familiarity with networking technologies

To introduce Microsoft's ActiveX technologies and to explain how ActiveX is relevant to developers

After this course the student should be able to:
1. describe ActiveX
2. explain the relationship between ActiveX, COM, and DCOM
3. outline the main features of Microsoft's ActiveX documents and scripting technologies
4. compare ActiveX with JavaBeans
5. describe the benefits of dynamic HTML over standard HTML
6. describe Microsoft's implementation of dynamic HTML
7. identify the features of scriptlets
8. describe the features of Active Server Pages
9. explain how Active Server Pages can be used to develop web applications

General computer awareness

To enable the student to make a sound, informed business decision in selecting a computer operating system

After this course the student should be able to:
1. discuss the technical issues influencing the selection of a given computer operating system
2. make a sound decision about system acquisition