July 2015

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hong Kong Community College

Subject Description Form

Subject Code CCN1016

Subject Title Introduction to Internet Technology

Level 1

Credit Value 3

Medium of English
Instruction

Pre-requisite / Nil
Co-requisite/
Exclusion

Objectives This subject aims to introduce the basic concepts and essential
knowledge of the applications and technology of the Internet and World
Wide Web. It provides a conceptual framework to understand the
operation of the Internet and to understand how computers connect and
communicate with each other. This subject also helps to develop
students analytical ability in network technology.

Intended Learning Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:
Outcomes
(a) understand the basic concepts and applications of the Internet and
World Wide Web.

(b) apply relevant Internet knowledge to enhance their understanding of

other networking situations.

(c) use current Internet Technology necessary for daily life application.

Subject Synopsis/ Fundamentals of World Wide Web

Indicative Syllabus Internet basics; Client/server model; Browsers; Searching the Web;
Web graphics; Multimedia; Basic HTML; Web programming tools;
Web applications; Web 2.0.

Internetworking Technology
Concepts on internetworking; Network hardware; Transmission basics
and media; Network architectures and topologies; OSI model; TCP/IP
model; Protocols and standards; TCP, UDP and IP; IP addresses; MAC
addresses; Routing; Domain name system.

Internet Applications
Client-server interactions; Electronic mail; Telnet; FTP; Electronic
publishing, Electronic fund transfer; Electronic data interchange;
Internet service providers; Application service providers; Internet
applications and services in Hong Kong.
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Internet Security
Privacy and security issues; Security risks and measures; Firewall;
Virtual Private Network.

Teaching/Learning Lectures will focus on the introduction and explanation of key Internet
Methodology concepts and theories, with specific reference made to the latest Internet
Technology wherever appropriate. Simple exercises and activities may
be arranged to stimulate students interest in the subject.

Tutorials will provide students with the opportunity to deepen their

understanding of the concepts taught in lectures and to apply the
theories to the analysis of different network configurations. Activities
in tutorials will normally include hands-on exercises and program
writing with various web programming techniques.

Assessment A variety of assessment tools will be used to develop and assess

Methods in students achievement of the subject intended learning outcomes.
Alignment with
Intended Learning Specific assessment % Intended subject learning
Outcomes methods/tasks weighting outcomes to be assessed

a b c

Continuous Assessment* 50

Test 20

Assignment 1 7.5

Assignment 2 15

Assignment 3 7.5

Final Examination 50

Total 100
*Continuous assessment items and/or weighting may be adjusted by the subject
team subject to the approval of the College Programme Committee.

To pass this subject, students are required to obtain Grade D or above in

both the Continuous Assessment and Final Examination.

Student Study Class contact Hours

Effort Expected
Lecture 26

Tutorial 13

Other student study effort

Self-study 50

Continuous Assessment 40

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Total student study effort 129

Reading List and Recommended Textbook

References
Shelly, G. B., & Campbell, J. T. (2012). Discovering the Internet:
Complete, International Edition. (4th ed.), Course Technology/Cengage
Learning.

References

Andrews, J., & Beck, W. (2005). i-Net+ Guide to Internet. (3rd ed.),
Course Technology/Thomson.

Schneider, G. P., & Evans, J. (2011). New Perspectives on the Internet:

Comprehensive, International Edition. (8th ed.), Course
Technology/Cengage Learning.

Shelly, G. B., Woods, D. M., & Dorin, W. J. (2011). HTML, XHTML,

and CSS: Comprehensive, International Edition. (6th ed.), Course
Technology/Cengage Learning.