Information Technology Security Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

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• consult with their instructor to obtain a signed academic withdrawal request form to submit to the AskAC department for processing
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• consult with their academic advisor to determine how withdrawing may affect their enrollment in future semesters
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Course

ITSY-1342-001 Information Technology Security

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: CPMT 1351

Course Description

Instruction in security for network hardware, software and data, including physical security; backup procedures; relevant tools; encryption; and protection from viruses.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

CompTIA Security+ SYO-401 Person uCertify Course and Labs and Textbook Bundle (Hard Back with Access Code)

Prowse & uCertify

ISBN: 9780789755575

Supplies

Students must have reliable access to a PC (personal computer) and the Internet. Computers are available in the CIS Department at Amarillo College and have reliable access to the Internet. Additionally,

• uCertify access code. If you purchase the textbook bundle, available at the AC Bookstore, you will receive an access code for uCertify.
• USB Flash Drive.
• Binder, paper, pen and pencil.
• CompTIA Security+ SYO-401 exam voucher (optional). This can be purchased online using the AC Academy code. The AC Academy code will allow the purchase of the voucher at a discounted rate.

Students will also need a 4 Gb USB drive and a set of headphones (for use on school computers).

Student Performance

End-of-Course Outcomes:  Employ the physical security of network infrastructure components using National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Guidelines and other best practices; develop backup procedures to provide for data security; use network operating system features to implement network security; identify computer and network threats and vulnerabilities and methods to prevent their effects; use tools to enhance network security; and use encryption techniques to protect network data.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

It is the policy of the Sciences and Engineering Division and the Electronics Technology Department that food and drink may be allowed in the classroom setting, at the instructor’s discretion, but food and drink are not allowed in labs. Additionally pagers and cell phones must be turned off or in silent mode in the classroom setting and pagers and cell phones must be turned off while in labs.

Students are expected to maintain a high standard of individual honor in their scholastic work. Students who are guilty of cheating, plagiarism, copying, or dishonesty may be excluded from class with a grade of F; or, in flagrant cases, may be suspended from the College.

The faculty of the CIS Department reserves the right to ask a student to verify any portion of a test by reproducing any specific section or the entire exam of the test in question. Any action that compromises the computer systems at Amarillo College, including but not limited to hacking or cracking, can result in a grade of "F" in this course and possible further disciplinary action.

Grading Criteria

A - 90 to 100

B - 80 to 89

C - 70 to 79

D - 60 to 69

F -   0 to 59

The following will be used to determine your grade:

Activity                       Learning Environment            Percentage Weight      Additional Information         

uCertify Quizzes                     uCertify                                   20%                 Drop Lowest Grade

uCertify Labs                          uCertify                                   15%                 Drop Lowest Grade

Participation                            Class                                        10%                 Class attendance and participation

Class Labs                               Class                                        20%                 Labs completed during class

Journal                                     Class                                        10%                 Journal of class activities and labs

Security+ Practice                   uCertify                                   5%                   2 Security+ Practice Exams –

Exams                                                                                                             1 attempt each

Final Exam                              uCertify                                   20%                 Comprehensive exam – 1 attempt

                       

The purpose of this course is to prepare students to successfully pass the Security + certification – successfully taking this exam prior to the Final Exam can be used as a replacement grade for the Final Exam.  Passing the exams will be considered sufficient demonstration of course concepts and mastery.

INSTRUCTOR'S STATEMENT: As your instructor, I am always willing to discuss your grades with you and explain how your grade was determined. If a grading error has been made on my part, I am always willing to correct the error.  As an instructor, I simply record your activity, please do not come to me near the end of the semester and ask for additional points - simply do the work to the best of your ability and you will do fine in this course.

Attendance

The course content builds upon itself, missing classes will place you behind.  Please inform me if you know in advance that you will be absent – it is up to you as a student to find out what was missed during previous classes. The opportunity to make-up an exam and/or lab will be determined by the circumstances of each individual, permitted at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally,

• Check your email daily. The email address used by your instructor is the @amarillocollege.com email issued to each AC student.
• Complete assignments by the scheduled date/time. There is a “no late work” policy, except in extreme circumstances.
• Attendance for on-campus classes will be taken during each class period. Attendance for online classes will be monitored by access log-in dates recorded in Blackboard and uCertify. Excessive absence and lack of participation may result in failure of the course.
• Students should plan on spending a minimum of 10-12 hours per week on this course, outside of class. Actual amounts will vary depending on weekly assignments and topic complexity. Please schedule your time, so that you are able to devote the appropriate energy and effort to achieve success in this course.
• Your instructor, Gary Douglass, can be contacted by email through the course in Blackboard. If Blackboard is not available, please email gdouglass@actx.edu. In-person meetings or additional help are available if needed or desired. Please contact by email to set up a convenient day/time.

 

Please remember the deadline for dropping a class at AC is published in the official Amarillo College Schedule of Classes. If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an F for the course. Attendance in class is regarded as requirement, and obligation for learning.

Calendar

Additional Information

This course requires work outside of class.  The computer labs, located 2^nd floor BYRD, are open:

Monday –Thursday:   7:00 am to 10:00 pm
Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sunday - 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

The computer labs have lab assistants available to help you.  Additionally, some classes have course work to be completed online -- consult with your instructor.”