Transcript Network Hardware and Software

Introduction to
computing and the
Internet
Part-B
Learning Outcome
(Theory)
How the Internet works
You should gain a high understanding of
protocols that specify:
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How computers can connect to the Internet and
send messages
How data is transmitted and received without loss
or corruption
How particular applications such as
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Email clients and web browsers use these protocols
Learning outcomes
(practice)
Learn how to code a web page using up
to date technologies
Ensure how a web page will be
compatible with future generations of
browsers
Learn about dynamic web pages
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Which can be modified as a result of user
actions
Contexts
Aspects of networked computing
Data-protection act
 Computer misuse act
 Anti hacking laws
 Defamation
 Threats to the security and integrity of
networked computers
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virus
How to use the subject
guide
The subject guide give you a good idea of the
examinable content of the course
And provide the basis of more in-depth study
Provide exercise and activities which will help
you to deepen and test your understanding
Identify additional resources
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Text books,
Articles and
Websites
Reading
Basic introduction to the Internet and
World Wide Web
Jason Whitaker, the Internet: The basics (Routledge, 2002)
This recommended for students who have a little knowledge
And are looking for a gentle way in.
Essential reading
The following book covers most of the
subject matter of this course. It is not
difficult to read
Joe Casad, Teach yourself TCP/IP, 3rd edition
(Indianapolis: SAMS Publishing, 2004)
If you plan to buy one book for this course, then
This one would be a good choice.
Reading (Cont)
This book describes the communication
protocols used by the Internet
It does also covers the basics of Java
programming and JavaScript
William Buchanan, Mastering the Internet
(Macmillan, Sept, 1997)
Reading (Cont)
This book covers the legal and
professional issues in Computing
Robert Ayres, The Essence of Professional Issues in Computing,
(Prentice Hall Europe, 1999)
Reading (Cont)
There are vast numbers of books available on web
page coding
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(HTML, XHTML, CSS, JAVASCRIPT, ..)
If you decide to purchase a book make sure it covers
XHTML and CSS . i.e
John Shelly, XHTML AND CSS explained
(London, Babani Books 2001)
And
John Shelly, Fun Web Pages with Javascript
(London, Babani Books, 2nd edition 2002)
Additional Reading
The text is considerably more advanced
than you will need for this course.
Andrew Tanenbaum, Computer Networks, 4th edition
(Pearson Education, 2003)
http://authors.phptr.com/tanenbaumcn4
Additional reading
(Cont)
This book goes into more details than
you will need. But it appeals to students
who enthusiastic about computer
networks
Douglas E. Comer, Computer Networks and Internets with
Internet Application, 3rd edition
(Prentice Hall, 2001)
http://netbook.cs.purdue.edu
Additional reading
(Cont)
Chuck Musicano and Bill Kennedy,
HTML & XHTML, The Definitive guide,
(O’Reilly & Associate, 5th ed. 2002)
Roger A. Crimes, Malicious Mobile Code:
Virus Protection for Windows
(O’Reilly, 2001)
Web Resources
Free tutorials on networking topics
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www.pcnetworkadvisor.com
Tutorials on web authoring , protocols and standards
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www.webmonkey.com
www.w3c.org
www.w3schools.com
Uk Information commisioner & British Computer society
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www.dataprotection.gov.uk
www.bcs.org.uk
Cert Center at Carnegie-Mellon University (highly informative on
network security)
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www.cert.org
Preparing for the exam
Understanding the networking Concepts
Ability to apply web authoring
Awareness of social and legal issues
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Ability to construct a reasoned argument
taking into account different point of view
and reaching a conclusion