The goal of this course is to give a thorough overview of the Internet, preparing the student to take a leadership role in the use, instruction, design and implementation of networked information systems in diverse organizational settings. Basic competency with computer tools is expected per GSLIS entry requirements. Otherwise, only minimal prior experience with the Internet is required. Access to the Internet is required for this course, and may be obtained in the LRL at GSLIS, at home or work via dial-in modem, in computing laboratories at UIUC or elsewhere, etc. The course content will include: An overview of the Internet, including its history, development, basic concepts and protocols An introduction to the services of the Internet, their design, and documentation. An overview of some of the policy and standardization issues associated with the Internet. Objectives Explore the foundations of Internet tools and the protocols and standards on which they are based. Understand the history and status of networked information resources. Understand the uses and limitations of current resources. Prepare to shape, produce, and use future network resources. This Syllabus

The official syllabus for this course is the SGML version that is linked off the class web page. Expressions of the syllabus in other formats are derived from the SGML version. The current SGML version should be consulted to resolve any inconsistencies among other renditions.

Students enrolled in the class for a half unit are excused from the Take-home exam. Basis for Evaluation

Students are responsible for their performance in meeting their own educational goals and those of the course; instructors are responsible for providing guidance, expertise, and support to help students reach those goals. Students are expected to participate in class exercises and discussions. Satisfactory work will receive a grade in the C range, good work will receive a grade in the B range, and superior work will receive a grade in the A range.

Final grades will be calculated as follows: Take-home Exam: 20% Internet Service Design Exercise: 30% RFC Oral Presentation: 30% General participation, in and out of class: 20% On Adapting the Work of Others

Criteria for grading assignments include (but are not limited to) creativity and the amount of original work demonstrated in the assignment. However, students are permitted to use and adapt the work of others, provided that the following guidelines are followed: Use of other people's material must not infringe the copyright of the original author, nor violate the terms of any licensing agreement. Know and respect the principles of fair use with respect to copyrighted material. Students must scrupulously attribute the original source and author of whatever material has been adapted for the assignment. Summarize (e.g. using sourcecode comments) the changes or adaptations that have been made. Make plain how much of the assignment represents original work. Take-home Exam

The exam will be distributed via the class web pages, completed working alone, and submitted to the instructor via email. It will cover material from the readings and class discussions. Students will have three weeks to complete the exam. Students may use books, articles, notes, and computers to complete the problems, but may not solicit or receive assistance from other human beings.