Midlands Technical College
Information Systems Technology Syllabus

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a general survey of the issues, technologies, threats, and precautions with which an information technology professional must be familiar in today's environment.

STUDENT COMPETENCIES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to perform the following tasks:

1. Explain current trends and issues in IT security.
2. Demonstrate fluency with security-related terminology.
3. List and explain the different types of security problems commonly encountered. 
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of networking fundamentals, as applied in the security field.
5. Explain the different types of network security issues, and their related solutions and safeguards.
6. Demonstrate a working knowledge of software firewalls, and how to configure a firewall.
7.  Explain the different types of host-related security issues, and the safeguards and precautions that apply.
8.  Explain the different types of server security issues, and the safeguards and precautions that apply.
9.  Explain the different types of application security issues, and the safeguards and precautions that apply.
10. Explain or illustrate the operating principles of common cryptographic methods.
11. Explain the function, applicability, and use of common cryptographic systems as part of a security strategy.
12. Identify and explain the types of compatibility problems that can arise between firewalls and cryptographic systems, and the solutions that may be applied to these problems.
13. Identify and explain the main business-related aspects of information system security, and how security should be factored into an organization's technical and managerial structure.

CPT-282 uses lecture, class discussion, and individually prepared homework assignments and research projects. Participant learning will be assessed by a combination of written examinations, quizzes, classroom discussion contribution, individually prepared homework assignments, and a formal project, including an in-class presentation.

GRADING SCALE:

Academic integrity questions should be resolved by consulting the Student Code as documented in the Midlands Technical College Student Handbook. All issues of academic dishonesty will be referred to the director of Campus Life.

ATTENDANCE POLICY: Students may not miss more than 15% of scheduled classes, regardless of the reason for the absence. After exceeding this limit, a student will be withdrawn from the class by the instructor.  Attendance will be taken at the beginning of the class period.  Students not answering to the roll call at that time will be marked absent. Students arriving late may check-in with the instructor after class in order to be marked tardy. Three marks of tardy will count as one absence. Students are required to remain in class until class is dismissed, and will otherwise be marked absent, unless prior arrangements are made in advance with the instructor. Attendance records will not be changed retroactively after the scheduled class meeting. 

NOTE: Students must earn a grade of a C or better in all the courses offered within the Information Systems Department in order for the grade to be counted toward graduation.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: If you would like to request academic accommodations due to a disability, please contact a counselor in the Disability Resource Center, 822-3510 and 738-7678. TTY telephone Airport 822-3401, Beltline 738-7800).

CAMPUS EMERGENCY PROTOCOL:  Students and employees are asked to report safety concerns or suspicious activities to Campus Security at 7199(on campus), or 738-7199 (cell phone and off campus). In the event of an emergency, student and employee protocol is to immediately call Campus Security or local 911.  If an emergency occurs, employees and students may seek additional information and instructions via MTC Information Centers, email, college Intranet, the MTC website, campus voice mail and loud speakers.

The College may be closed because of inclement weather. This news should be available on the website at www.midlandstech.edu, at the main phone number at 738-1400, and announced on WIS-TV and radio. Please check frequently in changeable weather for closings and re-openings. If the College closing or reopening means that you will have at least 30 minutes of a class, you should come to class. Please do not call the IST Department office or the President’s office with closure questions.