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Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
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NOTE: Students who are 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. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
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ITSY-1342-001 Information Technology Security
Prerequisite/Corequisite: CPMT 1351
Instruction in security for network hardware, software and data, including physical security; backup procedures; relevant tools; encryption; and protection from viruses.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
In this course, you are expected to read all assigned materials and agree to abide by the rules and guidelines presented in the department academic integrity policy; by submitting an assignment, you acknowledge this policy. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VG1NSpxZzc8HDz_ElcnwYALIMYy-tCSl/view?usp=drive_link
Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)
Hybrid
This class requires the Cengage Unlimited Access code. The access code will include your online book. If you want a "regular" book, you can also purchase the book directly from the publisher.
CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, 7th Edition
by Mark Ciampa
Paperback available from publisher, but not required: ISBN-13: 9780357424377
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE (as in catalog):
Instruction in security for network hardware, software and data, including physical security; backup procedures; relevant tools; encryption; and protection from viruses.
Hours (3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)
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.
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".
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 all of the test in question.
Any action that comprises 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.
REQUIRED ASSIGNMENTS:
|
Activity |
Learning Environment |
Percentage Weight |
Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Labs |
Blackboard |
10% |
Drop Lowest Grade |
|
Quizzes/Labs |
Cengage |
50% |
Drop Lowest Grade |
|
Attendance Final Exam |
Blackboard Blackboard |
20% 20% |
Attendance is mandatory each week. Comprehensive 70 questions/90 minutes |
All work is provided for each student at the beginning of the semester. It is your responsibility to ensure all work is completed by the scheduled dates.
Complete assignments by the scheduled date/time. Late work is not accepted without written permission from your instructor prior to the due date. **All work due in Cengage MindTap has a late policy of**:
You have 5 days to complete the assignment after the due date and a 10% late penalty will be applied to your grade. After the 5 days, the assignment will not be available.
The purpose of this course is to prepare students to successfully pass the CompTIA Security+ certification – successfully taking this exam (SYO 601) prior to the Final Exam can be used as a replacement grade for the Final Exam. Passing the exam will be considered sufficient demonstration of course concepts and mastery.
**This is an accelerated 8 week course and requires substantial work outside of class.**
**Should your overall grade fall below a 70, you will be required to schedule tutoring sessions with the instructor.**
This course requires work outside of class. Plan on spending 10-12 hours per week on assignments.
The schedule below represents a planned outline for the course. Actual dates are subject to change. Please check your email daily for course updates from your instructor.
Assignments are due by 2359 (11:59pm) each Sunday during Weeks 1-7; assignments are due by 2200 (10:00pm) on Thursday during Week 8.
See the checklist posted in your Blackboard course as a mechanism to monitor due dates and your progress in the course.
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
March 18: Spring-2 Classes Begin
March 25: Census Day (Administrative Drop for Non-Attendance)
March 29 - March 30: Easter Holiday (AC Closed)
April 8: Registration Opens / Summer 2024 / Fall 2024
April 14: Honors Convocation @ Civic Center
April 17: All Majors Job Fair
April 30: Last Day to Withdraw
May 9: Last Day of Course
May 10: Commencement Ceremonies / Civic Center
03/07/24 7:17 PM
03/07/24 7:44 PM