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Information Systems (Information Assurance Concentration)

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Total Hours Needed to Graduate:
120 Hours
Information Systems Major
54 Hours
COURSE NUMBER/TITLE
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
CIS 1110A
Computer Operating Systems and Maintenance
3

Introduces computer operating systems and maintenance concepts. Students will study the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems and will receive a brief introduction to Linux. This course will assist students in their preparation for the CompTIA A+ Essentials Exam. 45 hours of lecture are required.

Prerequisite(s):
None

Corequisite(s):
None

CIS 2210
Database Management and Design
3

Introduces students to the underlying principles of information and database structure in electronic database management systems. Students will be introduced to types of information, table structure, features of a relational database, basic concepts of database design and normalization, and basic overviews of the roles of database administrators and professionals. Students will also be introduced to introductory SQL commands using a command line and existing databases. Expands on the concepts learned in the introductory course in database creation by introducing students to higher levels of database development and computer science concepts. Students learn SQL in order to study the manipulation of a relational database. This course also includes a survey of database platforms.

Prerequisite(s):
CIS 1110A or CS 1110A 

Corequisite(s):
None

CIS 3310
Introduction to Cloud Computing and Security
3

Introduces the core concepts of cloud computing, storage and security. Students will become familiar with various domains of cloud computing, including computing, storage, security, provisioning, applications and economic aspects. Students will assess how cloud computing is implemented in government and commercial sectors. Different types of cloud computing platforms such as those provided by Google, Amazon and Microsoft will be discussed.

Prerequisite(s):
CIS 2210, NET 1010  

Corequisite(s):
None

CIS 3510
System Modeling and Design
3

Helps students gain the knowledge and skills required to design databases and information systems for the Web. Includes the development of data models including how to organize the modeling task, manage compromises, design for flexibility, achieve basic and advanced normalization, and develop and use generic models. Explains how to model a problem domain by abstracting objects, attributes, and relationships. Describes object-oriented approaches to model the dynamic behavior of a system in terms of state and process models. Students will construct data and object models using Entity-Relationship (ER), Unified Modeling Language (UML), and other techniques.

Prerequisite(s):
CIS 2210 

Corequisite(s):
None

CIS 4210
Database Administration I
3

Exposes students to database administration and the duties of a database administrator (DBA) to include database monitoring, backup and recovery, troubleshooting, and tuning for reliability and performance. Students will install, configure, and maintain an RDBMS including security, backup and recovery operations, and performance tuning.

Prerequisite(s):
CIS 2210 

Corequisite(s):
None

CIS 4310
Enterprise Architecture
3

Addresses the alignment between business and technology with an emphasis on the use of technology by different organizational units. Decision support systems, enterprise systems, business process reengineering, and knowledge management will be discussed. The advantages and challenges of each system will be evaluated along with system development and implementation strategies.

Prerequisite(s):
CIS 3510 

Corequisite(s):
None

CIS 4410
IS Strategy, Management, and Acquisition
3

Addresses the strategic function of an enterprise and the role information systems plays in it. It develops the ability to analyze situations and develop appropriate technology solutions to deal with a variety of business situations. It examines how technology and telecommunications systems enable businesses to succeed in a global marketplace.

Prerequisite(s):
CIS 4310 

Corequisite(s):
None

CIS 4950
Special Topics in Information Systems
3

Focuses on selected topics of current interest in information systems. Recent development in systems, initiatives and technology related to the information systems field will be discussed.

Prerequisite(s):
None 

Corequisite(s):
None

CIS 4990A
Senior Project
3

Examines the system development process as a whole for the Information Systems field. As part of this course, students will complete a capstone project that examines the use and application of an information system for an organization.

Prerequisite(s):
CIS 4310 

Corequisite(s):
None

CS 1110A
Programming in Python
3

Introduces students to programming concepts and program development using Python. Covers data representation, variables, operators, control structures, data structures, functions and algorithms. Students learn to develop codes to solve problems using an Integrated Development Environment.

Prerequisite(s):
None

Corequisite(s):
MTH 1010 

CS 3950
Big Data Analytics
3

Introduces students to big data analytics as the science of analyzing data, visualizing data, generating insights and making predictions. Applications include social media analysis, eSports, climate modeling, healthcare, traffic monitoring and numerous other data rich domains. Familiarizes students with Python to manipulate, store and analyze big data. Covers the basic tools for statistical analysis using Python and several machine-learning algorithms.

Prerequisite(s):
CS 1110A, MTH 2750 

Corequisite(s):
None

ITS 3210
Legal and Ethical Issues in Information Technology
3

Explores legal and ethical issues faced in the information technology field. Students will learn about ethical issues within an organization as they relate to relationships internally as well as with customers, partners, and society. In addition, students will learn of current legal issues in information technology such as intellectual property, privacy rules, and legislative actions. Exploration of the impact of these issues on current and proposed technical strategies will help prepare students to provide influence with regard to legal and ethical issues they will face in today’s organizations.

Prerequisite(s):
CIS 1110A or NET 1010  

Corequisite(s):
None

MGT 1010
Introduction to Business
3

Examines the dynamic role of business in the modern economy and the influences of the external and internal environments in which businesses operate. Provides an overview of each of the core functional areas of business and analyzes how the interrelationships among them are critical to meet the strategic and operational goals of an organization.

Prerequisite(s):
None

Corequisite(s):
None

MGT 2020
Organizational Behavior and Management
3

Provides an understanding of organizational behavior including leadership functions within a changing global environment. Students will learn about how organizational culture, structure, and design can be used to effectively manage individuals and teams. Students will participate in activities involving topics such as understanding basics of organizational behavior, group dynamics, motivation/behavior theories, conflict resolution, ethics, decision making, and leadership processes.

Prerequisite(s):
COM 1020, MGT 1010 

Corequisite(s):
None

MGT 2310
Management Information Systems
3

Explores the role of information systems in organizations. This course covers the major types of information systems and the impact that these systems have on organizations, including how information systems improve decision making and support the business strategy. Information system development and planning are covered, as well as information security and the challenges of future technology changes.

Prerequisite(s):
COM 1020, MGT 1010 

Corequisite(s):
None

NET 1010
Networking Essentials
3

Introduces students to the field of computing. Focuses on the basic issues related to data communications and networking technologies. Topics include the OSI model, network topologies, protocols, and the fundamentals of internetworking. TCP/IP addressing is also covered. 

Prerequisite(s):
None

Corequisite(s):
CIS 1110A 

PPM 3010
Project Management
3

Introduces students to the five processes of project management: initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing. Topics include an overview of the evolution of project management, tools and techniques, and the project life cycle. Students will gain experience with the basic techniques of project planning, scheduling, execution, and closure.

Prerequisite(s):
COM 1020 

Corequisite(s):
None

WRK 4850
CoIT Work Experience
3

Provides a 150-hour minimum learning experience over a minimum of 10 weeks in an appropriate work environment structured to allow students to develop skills and gain training in their major field. A minimum grade of 70% is required on the supervisor evaluation and assignments to pass the course.

Prerequisite(s):
Senior Status

Corequisite(s):
None

Program Electives
15 Hours
Select any 5 courses, with any of the following prefixes, to fulfill 15 Program Electives hours: CIS, CS, CSC, GSD, ITS, MNP, NET, PPM, WEB. Prerequisites need to be fulfilled for any elective courses.
Information Assurance Concentration
21 Hours
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COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
CIS 2750
Securing Information Systems
3

Prepares students to protect private information systems from internal and external security threats. Discusses security holes in common Internet services and how to proactively defend against internal and external attacks. Discusses the philosophies of various security techniques, access lists, authentication, and general security policy.

Prerequisite(s):
NET 1010 

Corequisite(s):
None

ITS 2110
Introduction to Network Security
3

Provides students with a strong foundation in network security concepts, along with analysis and design of these systems. It is a preparatory course in network security methodologies and helps prepare students for the CompTIA Security+ certification examination. 

Prerequisite(s):
NET 1010 

Corequisite(s):
None

ITS 3050
Security Policies and Auditing
3

Discusses the key structure elements and terms of written information protection policy and reviews some typical policy contents. Prepares students to develop the related standards, procedures, and guidelines for implementing the policy. Evaluates the tools needed to select, develop, and apply a security program that meets business goals. 

Prerequisite(s):
ITS 2110 

Corequisite(s):
None

ITS 3250A
Hardening Systems
3

Prepares students to understand inherent vulnerabilities and proactively defend against attacks. Discusses the hardening of network operating systems, devices, and remote network access. 

Prerequisite(s):
NET 1010 

Corequisite(s):
None

ITS 3510
Ethical Hacking I
3

Students will learn how vulnerabilities can be exploited as an ethical hacker. An ethical hacker attempts to bypass system security and search for any weak points that could be exploited by malicious hackers. This information is then used by the organization to improve the system security, to minimize or eliminate any potential attacks.

Prerequisite(s):
ITS 3050 

Corequisite(s):
None

ITS 4050
Internet and Web Security
3

Prepares students to understand Web and Internet security from an administrator, developer, and end user’s perspective. Covers topics regarding website security, including SSL encryption and web authentication. Examines risks that threaten a site and hardware and software tools available to protect against hacking, port scanning, and denial-of-service attacks. 

Prerequisite(s):
ITS 3250A 

Corequisite(s):
None

ITS 4350
Disaster Recovery
3

Prepares students to identify risks within businesses and how to minimize loss. Discusses cost/benefit analysis of disaster recovery planning. Identifies methods for minimizing the risk of a disaster and the response tasks to be performed during a disaster. Details the development of a disaster recovery plan (DRP). 

Prerequisite(s):
ITS 3050 

Corequisite(s):
None

General Education
30 Hours
COURSE NUMBER/TITLE
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
COM 1010
Composition and Critical Thinking I
3

Students will develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills in the context of personal, professional, digital, and academic environments, with emphasis on analysis. This course will enable students to examine, develop, and employ the writing process while focusing on audience, invention, rhetorical context, language, style, purpose, written communication strategies, and digital demands.

Prerequisite(s):
None

Corequisite(s):
None

COM 1020
Composition and Critical Thinking II
3

Students will extend and apply concepts introduced in Composition and Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Literacy, through the development of written arguments and oral presentations for a variety of academic and professional audiences.

Prerequisite(s):
COM 1010, MTH 1010 

Corequisite(s):
None

ELECTIVE
General Education Elective
3

ELECTIVE
General Education Elective
3

ELECTIVE
Scientific Inquiry Elective
3

HUM 3910
Integrated Seminar
3

This capstone course is designed to synthesize and transfer knowledge gained from the general education coursework. Students will apply learning experiences to professional, real world, complex, and ethical issues.

Prerequisite(s):
COM 1020, MTH 1010, PSY 2050, SOC 3050 

Corequisite(s):
None

MTH 1010
Quantitative Literacy
3

This course introduces skills in reasoning, critical thinking, and quantitative literacy. Students will develop the ability to reason and solve quantitative problems from a wide array of contexts and real-world situations. Students will develop the analytical skills necessary to ask questions and define problems; develop and apply quantitative models; and interpret data in order to evaluate arguments supported by quantitative evidence.

Prerequisite(s):
None

Corequisite(s):
None

MTH 2750
Statistical Methods
3

Focuses on data interpretation and practical application of introductory level statistics. Emphasizes a conceptual understanding of the use of statistics in various fields, including the ability to interpret results. Topics include development and analysis of descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and regression analysis. Students determine appropriate statistical methods, calculate basic statistical values, and analyze/interpret data sets including statistical software study results. MTH 2750 – Statistical Methods satisfies the MTA Statistics Pathway.

Prerequisite(s):
MTH 1010 or MTH 1110 

Corequisite(s):
None

PSY 2050
Self and Society
3

The course provides a foundation for understanding human relationships and transferring that knowledge to personal/professional applications. Topics include basic dynamics of human relationships; awareness of self; the effect of environment on thoughts and behavior; the importance of intercultural competence; ethics and social responsibility; as well as building skills that will improve individual and team functions.

Prerequisite(s):
COM 1010, MTH 1010 

Corequisite(s):
COM 1020 

SOC 3050
Personal, Civic and Global Perspectives
3

Students will develop their civic knowledge and cultural competence by exploring topics that demonstrate the relationship between the local, national, and global dimensions of complex issues. Students will develop their awareness of cultural diversity and sharpen their analytical skills by integrating economic, political science, sociological, and ethical concepts, theories, and perspectives. Requires completion of a service-learning experience.

Prerequisite(s):
COM 1020, MTH 1010, PSY 2050 

Corequisite(s):
None

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