Operating System 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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Students who wish to withdraw from a class must:

• consult with their instructor to obtain a signed academic withdrawal request form to submit to the AskAC department for processing
• consult with the financial aid office if receiving financial aid
• consult with the Veterans Benefit Coordinator if receiving veteran benefits
• consult with their academic advisor to determine how withdrawing may affect their enrollment in future semesters
  • NOTE:  The Texas Education Code stipulates that students attending Texas institutions of higher education for the first time fall 2007 and later may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career, including courses from which transfer students have withdrawn at other Texas institutions of higher education. (Senate Bill 1231) Rule 4.10.

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Course

ITSY-2300-001 Operating System Security

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: ITSY 1342

Course Description

Safeguard computer operating systems by demonstrating server support skills and designing and implementing a security system. Identify security threats and monitor network security implementations. Use best practices to configure operating systems to industry security standards.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Textbook

Security Strategies in Windows Platforms and Applications (2nd Edition)

ISBN-13: 978-1-284-03165-2

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

 

Required text

Laboratory Manual Version 1.5 To Accompany Security Strategies In Windows Platforms And Applications (obtained from www.ShopJBLearning.com)

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Learning

These books may not be available through the Amarillo College bookstore and will have to be purchased/ordered from www.amazon.com (have it in your possession by the 2nd week of class at the latest).

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, students will need: Binder, pen, pencil, scratch paper, and Textbooks during the assigned weeks. 

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:  Identify security risks, security design, and monitoring solutions; identify sources of computer threats, evaluate potential practices, tools, and technologies to protect individual network systems; establish and sustain an operating system security plan utilizing systems and application security tools; implement procedures to secure and monitor audit logs and set system administrator alerts.

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

To view the Student Code of Conduct, visit http://www.actx.edu

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 the 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 all 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. 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 all of the test in question.

Cell phones and pagers MUST be turned off or set so ringing cannot be heard for the duration of the entire class.  If a cell phone can be heard in class during class time, points may be deducted from the final course grade.  The use of any portable electronic device (cell phone, pager, portable media player, mp3 player, etc. with or without ear buds) is not allowed during class.  Portable media players must be turned off.  Please remove ear buds from your ears when entering the classroom. 

Computer Lab Printing Policy:

Access to Business Division printing resources are a privilege granted to faculty, staff, and students of the Amarillo College Business Division. The Division reserves the right to limit, restrict, or extend these privileges.

The following regulations apply to all printers in the Business Division.

• Printing is restricted to students who are currently enrolled in Amarillo College Business Division classes.
• Students may only print course work related to Business Division classes.
• Printers should be used in a responsible, non-abusive manner.
• Excessive printing is not allowed. Printing of online books and manuals is restricted. PowerPoint presentations should be printed in “handout” layout with six slides per page.
• Students should not change any printer configuration; any malfunctioning equipment should be reported to a lab assistant or supervisor.
• For security, maintenance, and enforcement of this policy, students should expect NO PRIVACY concerning any printed materials.

Failure to comply with this policy will result in a preliminary warning. Subsequent infractions will result in loss of lab privileges and campus disciplinary action.

Grading Criteria

A >90, B = 80 to 89, C = 70 to 79, D = 60 to 69, F < 60

 

Class Overall Grade

Student grades will be based on the following:

Major Exam 10%

Comprehensive Final 25%

Assignments 60%

Participation 5%

 

The lowest assignment grade is dropped.

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.  It is understood that the student has no intention of making up missed work if more than five days have elapsed since assignment was due.  Communication is critical therefore notify the instructor through email, text, or phone call immediately if you have an illness or absence that will affect your ability to complete any assignment prior to the completion date. 

The time and place for make-up test will be determined by the instructor.  No make-up work will be accepted after the close of the semester.

Students who miss gradable coursework due to an absence will be given the opportunity to make up the missed work, with the exception of the final exam provided they have made contact with the instructor and arranged a time to complete the work prior to the close of the semester.  The final exam may be taken early, if prior arrangements have been made. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor as soon as possible after return to class to arrange to make up missed coursework. 

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.  No work will be accepted after the close of the semester if prior arrangements by individual assignment were not made.

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Additional Information

CIS Department Website: http://cis.actx.edu