CIT 423 E-Commerce Prerequisites Junior Standing Offered Spring, Fall Software Microsoft Office Internet Explorer Real Player Credit By Exam No Coordinator Thomas Ho ABET Outcomes Topics What you will learn Description The purpose of this course is to enrich and to enhance the student's knowledge and appreciation of business activities on the World Wide Web in areas such as: technologies relevant to electronic commerce, keeping up with what's happening in electronic commerce, and future trends on the Internet. Objectives Identify the key players in the Internet industry Distinguish the strengths and weaknesses of the Internet industry players Explain the basic technologies of the World Wide Web, including HTTP and HTML Explain the emerging technologies that are relevant to electronic commerce, including multicasting and XML Identify the motivation for using XML, especially in business-to-business e-commerce Explain the concept of public key cryptography for encryption and authentication Explain mechanisms for facilitating e-commerce, especially digital certificates, digital signatures, and digital rights management Identify mechanisms that threaten privacy, e.g. cookies and Web bugs ABET Outcomes (What is ABET?) a. Use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies. b. Analyze, identify and define the requirements that must be satisfied to address problems or opportunities faced by organizations or individuals. e. Identify and evaluate current and emerging technologies and assess their applicability to address the users' needs. g. Demonstrate an understanding of best practices and standards and their application. i. Collaborate in teams to accomplish a common goal by integrating personal initiative and group cooperation. j. Communicate effectively and efficiently with clients, users and peers both verbally and in writing, using appropriate terminology. k. Recognize the need for continued learning throughout their career. Principles of Undergraduate Learning (What are Principles of Undergraduate Learning?) Express ideas and facts effectively in written formats. Make efficient use of information resources and technology for personal and professional needs. Use knowledge and understanding to generate and explore new questions. Apply knowledge to meet professional standards and competencies. Demonstrate substantial knowledge and understanding of at least one field of study. Analyze and understand the interconnectedness of global and local concerns. Topics Infrastructure for Electronic Commerce Commercialization of the Internet Application of Electronic Commerce to the World Wide Web Network Security Electronic Payment Systems Consumer-Oriented Electronic Commerce Inter-Organizational Commerce EDI Implementation, and MIME Advertising and Marketing Consumer Search and Resource Discovery Emerging Trends and the Future of the Internet All contents copyright 2003, CIT Department, IUPUI Last Updated: