These are some of the courses I completed on my journey through school.
Master’s Program
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11th Term March 25th, 2015
IT542: Ethical Hacking and Network Defense
(4 Credits)
Professor
Dr. Matthew North
Course Description
An ethical hacker is a security expert who attacks a system on behalf of the system’s owners. This course focuses on discovering network vulnerabilities that a malicious hacker can exploit. The course explores penetration testing; foot printing and social engineering; scanning and enumeration; operating system weaknesses; and the methods used to hack Web servers and wireless networks. Students complete hands-on projects using state-of-art hacking tools and techniques.
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10th Term February 4th, 2015
IT541: Computer and Network Security
(4 Credits)
Professor
Steven Bale, PhD, JD, CISSP, MCSE
Course Description
In today’s world, protection of data is serious business. This course explains the concepts and techniques involved in keeping computers and networks secure. The course examines fundamentals such as viruses, worms, and other malicious software; authentication and encryption security; file security and shared-resources; firewalls and border security; and physical and network topology security.
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9th Term December 16th, 2014
IT590: Legal and Ethical Issues in IT (4 Credits)
Professor
Lennea Hall, JD, MSBA
Course Description
This course provides a detailed discussion of the legal and ethical issues associated with the information technology age. Topics covered in this course include: ethical theories related to information technology, protection of intellectual property, privacy, computer and network security, cyber crimes, and ethical behavior for working in the computer industry.
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8th Term November 5th, 2014
IT560: Managing Technology in a Business Environment (4 Credits)
Professor
Stephen Beyer, Ph.D.
Course Description
Businesses are faced with many challenges when managing their information technology. Since information technology is continually evolving, businesses which stick with their current IT systems may be left behind. In this course, students identify innovative solutions to business problems. Specific topics include the analysis of cost and efficiency benefits found in emerging technologies, the legal and regulatory implications of various IT infrastructure strategies, and the complex process enterprises face in integrating new technology with existing infrastructure.
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7th Term September 17th, 2014
IT540: Management of Information Security
(4 Credits)
Professor
Kenneth Flick, Ph.D.
Course Description
IT professionals must focus on a wide range of security-related issues and develop security systems that address constantly changing threats. This course takes the approach that security components and business functions work in tandem. Topics like asset identification, human factors, compliance with regulations, personnel security, risk assessment, and ethical considerations are covered, as well as computer and network security tools and methods.
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6th Term August 5th, 2014
IT530: Computer Networks (4 Credits)
Professor
Thomas Watts, Ph.D.
Course Description
This course introduces data communications and networking technologies from the business perspective by heavily utilizing case studies and the decision-making process. Topics consist of network operating systems, local and wide area networks, and voice and wireless networks as well as security and the Internet. The focus will be on practical applications of these concepts including support issues, administration, and management.
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5th Term June 18th, 2014
IT526: Database Design and Data Modeling
(4 Credits)
Professor
Jon Walter McKeeby, DSc, MBA
Course Description
This course introduces students to relational database design and SQL (Structured Query Language) used with relational databases. Students will be introduced to a history of database management covering hierarchical, network, relational and object oriented models with a focus on the relational model and its operators. Students will be presented with a methodology for relational database design using Entity Relationship Diagrams and normalization of data. Students will be introduced to a subset of SQL using IBM’s DB2 on the iSeries platform. An overview of the functions of the Database Management System (DBMS) and of a Database Administrator (DBA) will also be presented.
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4th Term May 7th, 2014
IT525: Database Design and Data Modeling
(4 Credits)
Professor
Michael Collins, Ph.D.
Course Description
This course discusses the main tasks in designing a database and will use ERD Tools in this process. The course covers the fundamental design topics including: data modeling; entity-relationship diagrams; enhanced entity-relationship diagrams; top-down database design methodology the bottom-up database design methodology; functional dependencies; and the normalization process. The course will also introduce students to advanced topics of database management.
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3rd Term April 29th, 2014
IT511: Information Systems Project Management
(4 Credits)
Professor
Chad McAllister, Ph.D.
Course Description
This course focuses on the key factors in effectively managing information systems projects. Students study project management techniques for information systems projects through detailed case studies and exercises. Students learn how to manage information systems projects through the use of the five project management process groups and Integrated with the nine project management knowledge areas. Approaches for information systems project management and examples relevant to information systems projects are used throughout the course.
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2nd Term March 18th, 2014
IT510: Systems Analysis and Design
(4 Credits)
Professor
Desiree DePriest, Ph.D.
Course Description
This course provides an in-depth overview of system analysis and design methodologies. Students examine techniques to develop systems more efficiently using the system development life cycle (SDLC). Students use object-oriented approaches to develop information systems using the Unified Modeling Language (UML).
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1st Term December 1st, 2013
IT500: Critical Concepts and Competencies for the IT Professional
(4 Credits)
Professor
Kristina Setzekorn, Ph.D.
Course Description
This course provides students with a foundation in the concepts and paradigms that shape information technology today. Students will distinguish between current competing ideologies to expand their technological knowledge and make informed business decisions. A focus will be placed on internet technologies, hardware and software components, and networked environments, as well as ethical and social issues in information technology. Students will also be introduced to the MSIT learning team model which will be built upon throughout the program.
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