Keio University
- Start Date: 27 Feb, 2023
- 4 weeks
- Study Content: Videos
Discover the inner workings of the internet, its history, applications, and global governance protocols.
Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
Course Description
This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.
Explore the essential elements of the internet from IP addresses to digital data
The internet allows people all over the world to connect, communicate, and transfer data.
On this four week course from Keio University, you’ll discover how the internet works. You’ll be guided through the basics of internet infrastructure and the history of the internet, giving you the skills to discuss internet functionality and explain data transference.
Investigate the fundamentals of network technology and internet connectivity
Taking a deeper look at both the OSI reference model and the TCP/IP model, you’ll learn about network architecture and protocol details, examining the different layers of internet infrastructure.
You’ll explore the global internet infrastructure, allowing you to understand the workings of the internet on both a personal level and on a global scale.
With this knowledge, you’ll be able to explain how the internet works as an essential service within the exchange of digital data.
Learn about the evolution of internet applications
Taking an in-depth look at the application layer, you’ll explore its impact on communication, security, and creativity.
You’ll investigate the concept of cloud computing and learn how it has transformed data handling.
Using this understanding, you’ll be able to track the evolution of applications to align with changing user requirements and discuss potential future applications of the internet.
Examine cyberspace as a global space
Described as the foundation of global society, the internet allows communication unlimited by borders. However, with this freedom comes risks that the global community must consider and address.
By exploring the challenges of an internet based society, you’ll finish this course understanding how the internet works and how it is operated, as well as how it is managed and governed.
This course is designed for anyone with an interest in the internet and how to be responsible a cyber citizen.
It’s particularly suited to those considering a career in internet engineering or computer networks.
Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.
Keio University
Keio University is a private, comprehensive higher education institution located on six campuses spread across the Greater Tokyo area. It offers an environment of academic and research excellence in a wide range of fields, and includes a university hospital. Founded in 1858, it is Japan’s first modern institution of higher learning, and over the last century and a half it has established itself as a leader in Japan through its continued commitment to education, research and medicine.
Keio has its origins in the school of Western learning established by Yukichi Fukuzawa, a school which soon evolved into a major center of learning. As a highly respected educator and intellectual, Fukuzawa was one of the pioneers of modern Japan. He aspired for Keio to become a model and leader of society, stressing the importance of learning that is based on jitsugaku, or “science”. In today’s changing world, Keio upholds its founder’s spirit of science as it continues to fulfill his aspiration.
This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.
COLLABORATION POLICY
By enrolling in a course on or through eLearnAfrica, you are joining a special worldwide community of learners. The aspiration of eLearnAfrica is to provide anyone with an internet connection access to courses from the best universities and institutions in the world and to provide our learners the best educational experience internet technology enables. You are a part of the community that will help eLearnAfrica achieve this goal. eLearnAfrica depends upon your motivation to learn the material and to do so with honesty and academic integrity. In order to participate in eLearnAfrica, you must agree to the Honor Code below and any additional terms specific to a class.
ELEARNAFRICA HONOR CODE PLEDGE
By enrolling in a course, program, or degree hosted on the eLearnAfrica App or Site, I agree that I will:
-
Complete all tests and assignments on my own, unless collaboration on an assignment is explicitly permitted.
-
Maintain only one user account and not let anyone else use my username and/or password.
-
Not engage in any activity that would dishonestly improve my results, or improve or hurt the results of others.
-
Not post answers to problems that are being used to assess student performance.
-
Abide by any and all requirements of the eLearnAfrica Participants as may regard the expectations of civil or academic behavior or of community standards.
VIOLATIONS
If you are found in violation of the Terms and Conditions or Honor Code, you may be subject to one or more of the following actions:
-
Receiving a zero or no credit for an assignment;
-
Having any certificate earned in the course withheld or revoked;
-
Being unenrolled from a course, learning program or degree program; or
-
Termination of your use of the App and/or Site.
-
Additional actions may be taken at the sole discretion of eLearnAfrica and eLearnAfrica course providers.
No refunds will be issued in the case of any corrective action for such violations.
Honor code violations will be determined at the sole discretion of eLearnAfrica, the Partners, or Members. You will be notified if a determination has been made that you have violated this honor code and you will be informed of the corresponding action to be taken as a result of the violation.
CHANGING THE HONOR CODE
Please note that we review and may make changes to this Honor Code from time to time. Any changes to this Honor Code will be effective immediately upon posting on this page, with an updated effective date. By accessing the App and/or Site after any changes have been made, you signify your agreement on a prospective basis to the modified Honor Code and any changes contained therein. Be sure to return to this page periodically to ensure familiarity with the most current version of this Honor Code.
Effective Date: September 22, 2016