Course Descriptions

EC311 Introduction to Project Management+
4 credit hours
This course is an introduction to the discipline of project management. Topics include an overview of its evolution, its various processes and principles, tools and techniques and project life cycle. Students will also be introduced to a project management software. Prerequisite: TB143 Introduction to Personal Computers or TB145 Introduction to Computing or TB150 Computing and Productivity Software

EG351 Social Psychology+
4 credit hours
This course introduces theories and principles of how an individuals thoughts, feelings and actions are influenced by their social interaction. This course focuses on how to apply these principles to understanding our dynamic world. Prerequisites: EG372 Written Analysis or equivalent, An introductory Social Science Course

EG371 Research Methods*
4 credit hours
This course offers a step-by-step, systematic approach to conducting research. Emphasis is on using critical thinking, efficient research techniques and the ITT Tech Virtual Library to produce an in-depth white paper. Prerequisite: GE117 Composition I or equivalent

EG372 Written Analysis*
4 credit hours
This upper level writing course focuses on writing analytical documents. Areas of study include principles and techniques of drafting and refining an analysis of a complex document or situation. Prerequisites: EG371 Research Methods or equivalent, GE217 Composition II or equivalent

EG381 Statistics*
4 credit hours
This course is designed to offer students the skills necessary to interpret and critically evaluate statistics commonly used to describe, predict, and evaluate data in an information driven environment. The focus is on the conceptual understanding of how statistics can be used and how to evaluate statistical data. Prerequisite: GE127 College Mathematics I or equivalent

EG452 Economics and Change*
4 credit hours
This course examines the issues of the changing global economy in an information society. Topics include contemporary economic issues and the impact they have on our daily lives. Prerequisites: EG371 Research Methods or equivalent, An introductory level Social Science course

EG462 Contemporary World Culture*
4 credit hours
This interdisciplinary study of contemporary world culture focuses on the impact of globalization and electronic communication. This course explores how global economical, cultural, political and communication processes are influenced by the rapid technological changes within our contemporary world. Prerequisites: EG372 Written Analysis or equivalent, An introductory level Social Science course

EG468 Ethics*
4 credit hours
This course provides students the opportunity to explore competing ethical theories and through analysis and critical thinking to determine their own code of ethics. Prerequisite: EG372 Written Analysis or equivalent

EG481 Environmental Issues*
4 credit hours
This course offers an integrative approach to global, environmental issues. Topics of study include an analysis of environmental challenges confronting contemporary, global society against a political, geographical, cultural and economical backdrop. Students are instructed on how to apply a systematic problem solving approach in reviewing the issues, related policies and recommendations for confronting these challenges. Prerequisites: EG371 Research Methods or equivalent, An introductory level Social Science course

IS311 Internetworking Infrastructure and Operations*
4 credit hours
This course involves the fundamentals of networking concepts. It includes various concepts used in a TCP/IP network. The course highlights how information flows in a network through various hardware devices and protocols and how these impact network security. The course offers an overview of security issues that are typically considered when managing the infrastructure, internetworking and operations in a network. Prerequisite: TB143 Introduction to Personal Computers or TB145 Introduction to Computing

IS312 Information Security Essentials*
4 credit hours
This course is an introduction to the security essentials. The course identifies and examines types of information security used in industry and how they are implemented. Prerequisites: Basic courses in computer applications and functioning of operating systems

IS314 Security Architecture of Common IT Platforms*
4 credit hours
This course is an introduction to security architecture of common IT platforms and applications. Course topics include how to identify security needs within the network, in operating systems, databases and applications and over the Web. The course also includes instruction on how to implement different security measures. Prerequisite: IS311 Internetworking Infrastructure and Operations or equivalent

IS315 IS Risk Management and Intrusion Detection*
4 credit hours
This course addresses concepts of risk management and intrusion detection. Areas of instruction include how to assess and manage risks to information security and identifying the activities involved in the process of information security risk management for an organization. The role of intrusion detection in information security and different tools used to detect intrusion will also be discussed. Prerequisites: IS311 Internetworking Infrastructure and Operations, IS312 Information Security Essentials

IS316 Fundamentals of Network Security, Firewalls and VPNs*
4 credit hours
This course offers an introduction to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and firewalls for securing a network. Various network security related issues are introduced and examined. Different types of VPNs for securing data in an organizational setup are discussed as well as the benefits and architecture of a VPN and how to implement a VPN. Other topics include the utility of firewalls in tackling security problems and the limitations of a firewall. In addition, instruction is also given on how to construct, configure and administer a firewall and the functionality of a firewall. Prerequisites: IS312 Information Security Essentials, IS314 Security Architecture of Common IT Platforms

IS317 Hacker Techniques, Tools and Incident Handling*
4 credit hours
This course is an introduction to hacking tools and incident handling. Areas of instruction include various tools and vulnerabilities of operating systems, software and networks used by hackers to access unauthorized information. This course also addresses incident handling methods used when information security is compromised. Prerequisite: IS316 Fundamentals of Network Security, Firewalls and VPNs

IS318 Information Security Perspective on Intranet, Internet and E-Commerce Infrastructure*
4 credit hours
Topics include security issues to address when connecting to an intranet or the Internet and related concepts with respect to e-commerce infrastructure. Prerequisite: IS311 Internetworking Infrastructure and Operations

IS411 Security Policies and Implementation Issues*
4 credit hours
The course includes a discussion on security policies that can be used to help protect and maintain a network, such as password policy, e-mail policy and Internet policy. The issues include organizational behavior and crisis management. Prerequisites: IS315 IS Risk Management and Intrusion Detection, IS316 Fundamentals of Network Security, Firewalls and VPNs

IS413 Auditing E-Commerce Systems and IT Infrastructure*
4 credit hours
This course offers instruction on security auditing and teaches how to audit a network infrastructure and Web-based applications. Prerequisite: IS314 Security Architecture of Common IT Platforms

IS414 User Authentication Systems and Role-Based Security*
4 credit hours
The course introduces various systems and techniques that are used to authenticate users. The course also discusses how users can be assigned permissions based on the role they perform in an organization. Prerequisites: IS312 Information Security Essentials, IS314 Security Architecture of Common IT Platforms

IS415 System Forensics Investigation and Response*
4 credit hours
This course offers an introduction to system forensics investigation and response. Areas of study include a procedure for investigating computer and cyber crime and concepts for collecting, analyzing, recovering and preserving forensic evidence. Prerequisites: IS317 Hacker Techniques, Tools and Incident Handling, IS411 Security Policies and Implementation Issues

IS416 Securing Windows Platforms and Applications*
4 credit hours
This course discusses security implementations for various Windows platforms and applications. Areas of study involve identifying and examining security risks, security solutions and tools available for various Windows platforms and applications. Prerequisites: IS312 Information Security Essentials, IS314 Security Architecture of Common IT Platforms, IS318 Information Security Perspective on Intranet, Internet and E-Commerce Infrastructure

IS417 Capstone Project*
4 credit hours
The Capstone Project involves a demonstration of the information studied in the core program courses. The assigned project contains a typical scenario involving setting up and securing both intranet and Internet/e-commerce systems for an organization. Students may choose an individual or team project to develop and implement an enterprise wide IS Security Policy and Plan. Students will also audit the project of another student or team. Prerequisite or Corequisite: All required program courses

IS418 Securing Linux Platforms and Applications*
4 credit hours
This course is an introduction to the securing of Linux platforms and applications. Areas of study include identifying and examining methods of securing Linux platforms and applications and implementing those methods. Prerequisites: IS312 Information Security Essentials, IS314 Security Architecture of Common IT Platforms

IS421 Legal and Security Issues*
4 credit hours
This course offers an overview of the legal processes involved in implementing and maintaining an e-commerce Web site. In addition, this course examines security issues involved in maintaining a Web or intranet/Internet site and potentials for misuse.