Checksheet

The concentration in Internet Studies under the B.A. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies provides students with the opportunity to study and explore the social, political, technical, cultural, and artistic dimensions of the Internet. The goal is to help students gain an understanding of the impacts this emerging technology is having on our world, as well as provide practical experience in Internet technologies. The concentration consists of 24 semester hours, with at least 12 semester hours at the 3000 level or above. Students must take a minimum of 9 s.h. from the list of Technical/Design courses; a minimum of 9 s.h. from the list of Culture/ Politics courses; IDS 3250, Internet Studies (3 s.h.), a required seminar for this concentration; plus an additional 3 s.h. from either list. A minor is also required for this concentration.

1. Technical/Design courses: (Select a minimum of 9 s.h. from the following list of courses.)
   • ART 1011, Design Fundamentals I
   • ART 1012, Design Fundamentals II
   • CI 4810, Introduction to Sight and Sound
   • CI 4840, Beginning Video Production

   Either

   • CIS 1025, Computer Skills for Business,

   Or

   • CS 1410, Introduction to Computer Applications,

   but not both

   • CIS 3050, Fundamentals of Management Information Systems
   • CS 1425, Overview of Computer Science
   • CS 1440, Computer Science I
   • CS 2440, Computer Science II
   • CS 4570, Human-Computer Interfaces
   • TEC 1017, Communications Technology
   • TEC 3702, Electronic Imaging
   • Approved Selected Topics courses as available.
2. Culture/Politics courses: (Select a minimum of 9 s.h. from the following list of courses.)
   • ANT 2420, Gender, Race and Class
   • ANT 4570, Sustainable Development in the Modern World System
   • ART 2230, History of Graphic Design
   • CI 4830, Media Literacy
   • COM 3200, Internet Communication
   • COM 3300, Mass Media and Society
   • P&R 3400, Contemporary Continental Philosophy
   • P&R 3600, Philosophy of Science
   • PS 4220, Globalization
   • SOC 2040, Popular Culture
   • TEC 2029, Society and Technology
   • Approved Selected Topics courses as available.
3. Required: IDS 3250, Internet Studies (a required seminar for this concentration); plus an additional 3 s.h. from either the list of Technical/Design courses or the list of Culture/Politics courses noted above.
4. A minor is required. Students choosing this concentration must also complete a minor (12-20 semester hours credit). A minimum of 9 s.h. of courses taken to fulfill the minor requirements must be courses offered by Appalachian.

For more information see the Internet Studies Website .