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Module Three
The third module explores the various search engines available and provides information about how to
effectively use them to conduct research on the Internet.
Module Four
The fourth module covers newsgroups and listservers. It describes how to search for newsgroups of
interest, how to read and post to them, how to set up a newsreader, and how to subscribe to newsgroups or mailing
lists.
Module Five
The fifth module provides information on Internet Relay Chat (IRC). It describes how to set up and use
the software for talk and chat lines.
Module Six
Module Seven
The sixth module covers FTP. It shows how to retrieve software from the Interne t.
The last module covers Telnet. It describes a program that allows a user to remotely login to a computer
over the network.
Background and Hardware Required
One needs only to be familiar with the operating system of their computer (Windows, Macintosh, OS/2,
Warp, etc.). A student should be able to install the software provided with the course and follow the instructions
for accessing the courseware and submitting assignments. No knowledge of networking is required.. The specific
hardware requirements vary with the computer, but it is recommended that the system have at least 4-8 Mb of
RAM, 5-7 Mb of free disk space, and a 14.4-28.8 kbps modem.
Critique of the Course
“Exploring the Internet” has been a popular addition to the course offerings at the University of West
Florida. A survey of students who have completed the course relvealed that most students, especially those with
very little prior background, gained a great deal of knowledge and expertise and expressed a high degree of
satisfaction. Many students who were already familiar with the Internet found new and exciting ways to use it and
were also psositive in their comments. Only those students who were frustrated with how to use their own
systems, had not adequately completed their aassignments, or were already thoroughly familiar with the material
were not as satisfied.