
| Foundation Courses | 27 Credit Hours |
| COSC 105 Everyday Computing and Social Responsibility COSC 111 Introduction to Programming COSC 211 Programming Data Structures IA 103 Information Security Overview IA 202 Risk-Vulnerability Analysis MATH 170 Elementary Statistics MGMT 202 Business Communication NITA 210 Concepts of Network and Business Technology NITA 212 Open Source Platform and Network Administration |
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COSC 105 - Everyday Computing and Social Responsibility - 3 Credits
Two hours lecture/discussion, two hours lab. This course combines extensive exploration of ethical issues faced by everyday computer users with hands-on practice using a broad variety of online and computer productivity tools to support socially responsible computer use.
COSC 111 - Introduction to Programming - 3 Credits
An introduction to computers, programming, algorithm development and a high-level language such as Java. In particular, strategies for problem solving, problem analysis, algorithm representation and algorithm verification are balanced with actual program development using good design and documentation techniques. The first course in the computer science curriculum, major and minor, but open to all students.
Prereq: Minimum ACT score of 26 or Minimum SAT score of 640 or Math placement test
COSC 211 - Programming Datastructures - 3 Credits
The second course in an introductory sequence for the computer science major, minor and others. Continues software engineering methodology through specification, design, coding, and program correctness. Nested procedures and functions, scope and recursion. Introduction to data structures such as stacks, queues, linear lists, trees, sets, and files. Analysis of sorting and searching algorithms.
Prereq: COSC 111
IA 103 - Information Security Overview - 3 Credits
A study of security in both the voice and data networks and an examination of the security issues associated with the movement toward a convergence of the two infrastructures. Topics to be covered include voice and data network connectivity, modem security, VOIP security, wireless security, cryptography, intrusion detection systems, voice and data firewalls, malicious software, information operations and warfare, and denial of service attacks.
IA 202 - Risk and Vulnerability Analysis - 3 Credits
Tools, techniques, and methodologies in performing computer system and network security vulnerability - risk analyses. Security Best Practices and audit requirements for specific environments will be studied. Topics to be covered include internal and external penetration tests, wireless security technology, risk analysis methodology, and security audits.
MATH 170 - Elementary Statistics - 3 Credits
An introduction to standard methods in statistics, emphasizing the rationale behind them and their application to problems in a variety of fields. Data summary and representation, measures of center and dispersion, correlation and regression, basic probability, point and interval estimation, and hypothesis testing.
MGMT 202 - Business Communication - 3 Credits
Study of principles, elements, and practices underlying administrative communication. The thinking and creative processes involved in problem-solving. The psychology, planning, and transmittal of business information.
Prereq: ENGL121 and CTAS121 or CTAS124
NITA 210 - Concepts of Network and Business Technology - 3 Credits
The concepts and functions of networks and related business technology. The course emphasizes administration of personal computers, their applications and peripherals, and peer-to peer networks. The course includes equipment, procedures, and career opportunities.
Prereq: NITA201
NITA 212 Open Source Platform and Network Administration - 3 Credits
Introduction to open source client/server networking, careers, and basic information security and assurance concepts. Focusing on Linux as a platform and server operating system, students learn through theory and applied work. Topics included are: file and hardware management, user account management, TCP/IP protocols, and installation of the Linux client and server. Students build and administer a basic network.
| Information Assurance Management | 63 Credit Hours |
MGMT 386 Organizational Behavior and Theory |
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MGMT 386 - Organizational Behavior and Theory - 3 Credits
A survey of the theory and practice of Organizational Behavior to better understand and manage people at work through an interdisciplinary examination of individual, group and organizational issues. Critical topics are ethics, groups and teams, motivation, leadership, feedback, culture, diversity, organizational design and change.
MGMT 403 - Managerial Communication: Theory and Application - 3 Credits
A theoretical framework of key managerial communication concepts; skills used to diagnose communication problems and to communicate corporate policies.
Prereq: MGMT202, MGMT386 or department permission
MGMT 480 - Management Responsibility and Ethics - 3 Credits
Social, legal and moral pressures of external and community groups on business operations; management's role of responsibility and leadership in interacting with these forces, and reducing and resolving conflicts with them.
Prereq: senior standing for department permission
IA 329 - Policy Development in Information Security - 3 Credits
This course will examine the policies associated with infrastructure assurance. This will include the laws and regulations from a governmental body as well as policies generated by a business organization. The main thrust will be to examine the affect that policies and policy decisions have on the security function. Current case studies will be included.
IS 350 - Enterprise Resource Planning - 3 Credits
This course facilitates students to understand what an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is and how ERP can be used in an organization. Students learn the basic concept of SAP information system through hands-on experience in order to support an enterprise with multiple functions across its value/supply chain. Current trends and decision making issues are addressed through a cross-functional view of ERP.
IS 413 Information Technology Infrastructure and Security - 3 Credits
Evaluation of computer hardware found in business computer systems. A non technical explanation of the operation, needs, and limits of CPUs and peripherals; practical demonstrations of the hardware: CPUs, memory printers, disks, terminals communications and related software. Prereq: IS 219
IS 425 Project Management - 3 Credits
Introduction of the concept and techniques of managing software growth and software life cycle, increasing software productivity reliability, correctness, and predicting software costs. Legal and ethical aspects of software, and human factors, are discussed.
Prereq: IS 417.
NITA 422 - End-User Systems: Planning and Design - 3 Credits
The course focuses on planning and designing end-user systems that deliver information services and resources. Emphasis is on end user needs assessment, alternative system designs, security planning, support issues, and training and development. Students will develop a proposal for a new or revised end-user system that reflects the principles covered in the course.
Prereq: NITA344
LEGL 413 - Cyber space Law - 3 Credits
An in-depth examination of the law dealing with computers and the Internet, including such issues as intellectual property, electronic commerce, information privacy, freedom of expression, cyber crime, and jurisdiction. Included are detailed analyses of significant legal case studies plus review of applicable federal and state legislation.
STS 300 - Research and Writing: The Technology Career - 3 Credits
Focuses on research and writing in technology career fields. Students analyze documents, writing standards, and audiences. They integrate research findings to construct effective arguments. Genres include policies, procedures, reports, and presentations for the workplace and for community, professional, and governmental bodies. Assignments are customized to School of Technology Studies majors.
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CTAC 224 - Public Speaking - 3 Credits
The characteristics of various types of speeches and speech situations and practice in the preparation and delivery of speeches for various occasions.
Prereq: CTAS121 or CTAS124
CTAC 225 - Listening Behavior - 3 Credits
The study of the behavior, processes and theory of human listening; practice in improving listening skills.
Prereq: CTAS121 or CTAS124
CTAC 227 - Interpersonal Communication - 3 Credits
Study and practice of the basic elements of interpersonal communication with emphasis on perception, meanings, attention, listening, feedback and communication barriers. Particular attention is given to improving interpersonal communication skills. This course may not substitute as the fundamentals of speech requirement in general education.
Prereq: CTAS121 or CTAS124
CTAC 350 - Persuasion - 3 Credits
The study of the basic elements inherent in persuasion; the analysis of representative persuasive speeches; practice in securing the acceptance of ideas through psychological appeals as well as logical reasoning.
Prereq: CTAS121 or CTAS124
| Applied Information Assurance | 27 Credit Hours |
| NITA 344 Administration of Computer Systems NITA 422 End-User Systems: Planning and Design NITA 412 Linux Security Administration (New Course) IA 329 Policy Development in Information Security IA 325 Cyber Crime Investigation I IA 327 Computer Forensics I IA 415 Introduction to Research in Information Assurance IA 416 Applied Research Project COSC 374 Applied Cryptography IS 413 IT Infrastructure and Security LEGL 413 Cyber space Law IS 380 Introduction to Databases OR BEDU 496 Records Administration Using Database Chose One Class CTAC 224 Public Speaking CTAC 225 Listening Behavior CTAC 227 Interpersonal Communication CTAC 350 Persuasion STS 300 Research and Writing: The Technology Career MGMT 403 Managerial Communication: Theory and Application |
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NITA 344 - Administration of Computer Systems - 3 Credits
To provide an introduction to the principles and practices required to operate a computer operating system in the educational or small/medium institution environment. The course will deal with both the operating system in micro- and minicomputer forms as a program and as a complete system. The course will emphasize the daily tasks a small/medium system administrator must accomplish.
Prereq: NITA 201, NITA 224, NITA 396, ENGL 324.
NITA 422 - End-User Systems: Planning and Design - 3 Credits
The course focuses on planning and designing end-user systems that deliver information services and resources. Emphasis is on end user needs assessment, alternative system designs, security planning, support issues, and training and development. Students will develop a proposal for a new or revised end-user system that reflects the principles covered in the course.
Prereq: NITA344
NITA 412 - Linux Security Administration - 3 Credits
Students in this course build complex Linux-based networks, implement selected special servers in the network, and test various configurations for performance and security. Students identify the vulnerabilities of a complex network, apply security controls, and troubleshoot problems in complex networks. Ethical, legal, and professional conduct and security policy are discussed in the course.
Prereq: NITA 212
IA 329 - Policy Development in Information Security - 3 Credits
This course will examine the policies associated with infrastructure assurance. This will include the laws and regulations from a governmental body as well as policies generated by a business organization. The main thrust will be to examine the affect that policies and policy decisions have on the security function. Current case studies will be included.
IA 325 - Cyber Crime Investigation I - 3 Credits
This course is part one of a two sequence course of study. It is designed to prepare students to become effective cyber crime investigators. The course examines the basic steps required in hardware identification, TCP-IP, rules of electronic evidence, and DOS., network investigation, case management and intrusion detection.
IA 327 - Computer Forensics I - 3 Credits
This course addresses the comprehension and application of Computer Forensic Investigations. Students will evaluate and synthesize technical and legal issues in relation to digital evidence. Students will apply various skills and techniques, combined with numerous investigative software tools to analyze seized electronic media. Students subject to background investigation prior to admittance.
IA 328 - Computer Forensics II - 3 Credits
This advanced course addresses the comprehension and application of Computer Forensic Investigations. Students will evaluate and synthesize technical and legal issues in relation to digital evidence. Students will apply various skills and techniques, combined with numerous investigative software tools to analyze seized electronic media. Students subject to background investigation prior to admittance.
IA 415 - Introduction to Research in Information Assurance - 3 Credits
An introduction to the conduct of studies in information and network assurance and security, including the reading of published research studies, selected approaches used for research, and formulation of researchable questions. Students will prepare a proposal for the study to be completed in IA/NITA 414.
Prereq: MGMT 202, MGMT 386 or department permission.
IA 416 - Applied Research Project - 3 Credits
Students will conduct and write results of the research study proposed in IA/NITA 413, Foundations of Information Assurance Research. This includes modifying any aspects of the methods of the study that may be necessary. The final results will be prepared and presented according to guidelines of an appropriate style manual.
Prereq: IA 413
COSC 374 - Applied Cryptography - 3 Credits
An introduction to and survey of cryptographic techniques and algorithms. Classical techniques (rotation, transposition), block ciphers (DES, AES), stream ciphers and random sequences, hash functions (SHA), key management, public key algorithms (RSA), digital signature, authentication. Example implementations such as PGP, SSL, Kerberos.
Prereq, Math 170, COSC 211
IS 413 Information Technology Infrastructure and Security - 3 Credits
Evaluation of computer hardware found in business computer systems. A non technical explanation of the operation, needs, and limits of CPUs and peripherals; practical demonstrations of the hardware: CPUs, memory printers, disks, terminals communications and related software. Prereq: IS 219
LEGL 413 - Cyber space Law - 3 Credits
An in-depth examination of the law dealing with computers and the Internet, including such issues as intellectual property, electronic commerce, information privacy, freedom of expression, cyber crime, and jurisdiction. Included are detailed analyses of significant legal case studies plus review of applicable federal and state legislation.
IS 380 - Introduction to Databases - 3 Credits
This course covers basic concepts of database design and implementation, primarily focusing on desktop database applications. This is a hands-on, practical course concentrating on use of desktop DBMS software. Topics covered include: overview of data models, introduction to SQL and QBE, practical applications of database technology.
Prereq: IS 215
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BEDU 496 - Records Administration Using Database - 3 Credits
Database as a tool of automated search and retrieval. Identifying information needs of users: design and development of records classification structures suitable for automated records systems; searching techniques; generation of reports such as records user listings, master record listings and records retention schedules. Extensive applications using database software. Lab fee required.
Prereq: NITA 201 and BEDU 396.
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CTAC 224 - Public Speaking - 3 Credits
The characteristics of various types of speeches and speech situations and practice in the preparation and delivery of speeches for various occasions.
Prereq: CTAS121 or CTAS124
CTAC 225 - Listening Behavior - 3 Credits
The study of the behavior, processes and theory of human listening; practice in improving listening skills.
Prereq: CTAS121 or CTAS124
CTAC 227 - Interpersonal Communication - 3 Credits
Study and practice of the basic elements of interpersonal communication with emphasis on perception, meanings, attention, listening, feedback and communication barriers. Particular attention is given to improving interpersonal communication skills. This course may not substitute as the fundamentals of speech requirement in general education.
Prereq: CTAS121 or CTAS124
CTAC 350 - Persuasion - 3 Credits
The study of the basic elements inherent in persuasion; the analysis of representative persuasive speeches; practice in securing the acceptance of ideas through psychological appeals as well as logical reasoning.
Prereq: CTAS121 or CTAS124
STS 300 - Research and Writing: The Technology Career - 3 Credits
Focuses on research and writing in technology career fields. Students analyze documents, writing standards, and audiences. They integrate research findings to construct effective arguments. Genres include policies, procedures, reports, and presentations for the workplace and for community, professional, and governmental bodies. Assignments are customized to School of Technology Studies majors.
MGMT 403 - Managerial Communication: Theory and Application - 3 Credits
A theoretical framework of key managerial communication concepts; skills used to diagnose communication problems and to communicate corporate policies.
Prereq: MGMT202, MGMT386 or department permission
| Information Assurance Encryption | 39 Credit Hours |
MATH 120 Calculus I |
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MATH 120 - Calculus I - 4 Credits
Calculus of functions of a single variable; differential calculus, including limits, derivatives, techniques of differentiation, the Mean Value Theorem and applications of differentiation to graphing, optimization and rates. Integral calculus, including indefinite integrals, the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Integral Calculus, and applications of integration to area and volume. Knowledge of trigonometry is assumed
Prereq: placement or at least a C in MATH105 or at least a C in MATH112 or at least a C in MATH210
MATH 121 - Calculus II - 4 Credits
Calculus of functions of a single variable continued; additional applications of definite integration to moments, centroids, arc length, surface area and work. Transcendental functions, infinite series, methods of integration, review of conic sections.
Prereq: at least a C in MATH120
MATH 205 - Math Structure for Computer Science - 5 Credits
Propositional and predicate logic, sets and operations, discrete functions, sequences, finite summations, function growth, elementary number theory, matrices and applications, proof techniques, elementary combinatorics, discrete probability, relations.
Prereqs: Math 120 Calculus I
MATH 319 - Mathematical Modeling - 3 Credits
The modeling process; model building and evaluation, techniques of modeling; model fitting and models requiring optimization; empirical model construction, experimental models, dimensional analysis, simulation models, dynamic models; use of derivatives in the modeling process, single and multivariable dynamic models. Prereq: MATH 120 and MATH 122.
MATH 409 - Cryptography - 3 Credits
An introduction to cryptology, the science of making and breaking codes and ciphers. Primes, modular arithmetic, probability, Euler's phi-function, factoring algorithms, cryptographic and cryptanalytic techniques for classical and modern cryptographical systems including public key cryptography.
Prereq: Math 205 or 211.
LEGL 413 - Cyber space Law - 3 Credits
An in-depth examination of the law dealing with computers and the Internet, including such issues as intellectual property, electronic commerce, information privacy, freedom of expression, cyber crime, and jurisdiction. Included are detailed analyses of significant legal case studies plus review of applicable federal and state legislation.
COSC 314 - Computational Discrete Structures - 3 Credits
Relations and algebraic structures, counting techniques, graphs, automata and languages, and number theoretical algorithms. This course emphasizes discrete mathematical algorithms, their applications to problems in computer science, and their implementation.
Prereq: COSC 211 and MATH 205
IA 415 - Introduction to Research in Information Assurance - 3 Credits
An introduction to the conduct of studies in information and network assurance and security, including the reading of published research studies, selected approaches used for research, and formulation of researchable questions. Students will prepare a proposal for the study to be completed in IA/NITA 414.
Prereq: MGMT 202, MGMT 386 or department permission.
IA 416 - Applied Research Project - 3 Credits
Students will conduct and write results of the research study proposed in IA/NITA 413, Foundations of Information Assurance Research. This includes modifying any aspects of the methods of the study that may be necessary. The final results will be prepared and presented according to guidelines of an appropriate style manual.
Prereq: IA 413
IS 413 Information Technology Infrastructure and Security - 3 Credits
Evaluation of computer hardware found in business computer systems. A non technical explanation of the operation, needs, and limits of CPUs and peripherals; practical demonstrations of the hardware: CPUs, memory printers, disks, terminals communications and related software. Prereq: IS 219
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CTAC 224 - Public Speaking - 3 Credits
The characteristics of various types of speeches and speech situations and practice in the preparation and delivery of speeches for various occasions.
Prereq: CTAS121 or CTAS124
CTAC 225 - Listening Behavior - 3 Credits
The study of the behavior, processes and theory of human listening; practice in improving listening skills.
Prereq: CTAS121 or CTAS124
CTAC 227 - Interpersonal Communication - 3 Credits
Study and practice of the basic elements of interpersonal communication with emphasis on perception, meanings, attention, listening, feedback and communication barriers. Particular attention is given to improving interpersonal communication skills. This course may not substitute as the fundamentals of speech requirement in general education.
Prereq: CTAS121 or CTAS124
CTAC 350 - Persuasion - 3 Credits
The study of the basic elements inherent in persuasion; the analysis of representative persuasive speeches; practice in securing the acceptance of ideas through psychological appeals as well as logical reasoning.
Prereq: CTAS121 or CTAS124
STS 300 - Research and Writing: The Technology Career - 3 Credits
Focuses on research and writing in technology career fields. Students analyze documents, writing standards, and audiences. They integrate research findings to construct effective arguments. Genres include policies, procedures, reports, and presentations for the workplace and for community, professional, and governmental bodies. Assignments are customized to School of Technology Studies majors.
MGMT 403 - Managerial Communication: Theory and Application - 3 Credits
A theoretical framework of key managerial communication concepts; skills used to diagnose communication problems and to communicate corporate policies.
Prereq: MGMT202, MGMT386 or department permission