Schedule of Classes

History of computers; their use, limitations, and impact on society; Internet and the World Wide Web; creation of Web content.

Provides students an extensive look at computer forensics and formal techniques used in computer forensics in a lab environment. Formal techniques for conducting a computer forensics investigation including record-keeping are covered. Students will conduct computer forensic exams and participate in practical computer forensic examination exercises. Cross listed as CRM 330.

Introduction to Web technologies and systems. Emphasis on design, development, testing, implementation, and applications of Web-based systems and technologies including related software, data exchange protocols, interfaces, and tools.

Various concepts, algorithms, and systems in the area of applied cryptography. Topics include but are not limited to overview of classical cryptography, various types of cryptographic algorithms and systems, block ciphers, advanced encryption standards, key management, digital certificates, design and development of cryptographic applications. Cross-listed with CIS 515.

Topics of special interest in computer information systems area which may vary each time course is offered. Repeatable under a different topic for a maximum of six semester hours.

Individual study or research/development project under supervision of a CS/IS faculty member. May be repeated under a different topic once. Repeatable to a maximum of six semester hours.

Various concepts, algorithms, and systems in the area of applied cryptography. Topics include but are not limited to overview of classical cryptography, various types of cryptographic algorithms and systems, block ciphers, advanced encryption standards, key management, digital certificates, design and development of cryptographic computer and software applications. Cross listed with CIS 415. For cross listed undergraduate/graduate courses, the graduate level course will have additional academic requirements beyond those of the undergraduate course.

Ethical considerations of computer scientists and computer-related security and privacy issues; copyright, patent, trademark, and trade secret issues, deceptive trade practices, computer crime, contract issues, venture capitalists, tax issues, computer torts, constitutional issues, and international trade considerations.

Special projects under Smith Career Center supervision on student's professional practicum in corporate/business environment in computer information systems and/or information technology, with near-term economic benefit. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Minim

Individual study or research/development project in an area of computer information systems relevant to the student's professional goals and not covered in a formal course offered by the Department. May be repeated twice for a maximum of 6 credit hours.