Online Courses Handbook 2003

303501 v.2 Internet Policy and Culture Stream (Mass Communication)

Introduction
How the Internet works, how to use it, how it might be regulated and managed. The Internet understood as a complex socio-cultural phenomenon and exploited as a virtual environment. Students learn basic web design. This stream provides students with a substantial level of skill and knowledge in understanding and managing Internet activities. The Internet Policy and Culture stream may usefully be combined with the Internet Design stream.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

301052 v.3 Internet Studies 103 - Socio-Technological Introduction 2.0 25.0

25.0

Year 1 Semester 2

301584 v.2 Internet Design Introduction 291 2.0 25.0

25.0

Year 2 Semester 1

301516 v.3 Internet Studies 202 - Advanced Skills in Internet Use 1.0 25.0

25.0

Year 2 Semester 2

306026 v.1 Internet Studies 215 - Internet Media Business 2.0 25.0

25.0

Year 3 Semester 1

301517 v.3 Internet Studies 214 - Virtual Communities 2.0 25.0

25.0

Year 3 Semester 2

301054 v.4 Internet Studies 213 - Policy, Regulation and Governance 2.0 25.0

25.0