Academic Catalog

Information Systems (INSY)

INSY 13000   - Microcomputer Hardware Systems  (3)  
This course introduces the major computer hardware components, I/O devices, and peripheral devices. The course will concentrate on the newest hardware and operating system and on older technology still in use. Students will gain experience in hardware installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and system performance optimization. Additionally, students will be introduced to operating system installation, administration and troubleshooting, and basic network concepts.
INSY 19000   - Computer Applications  (3)  
This course offers an overview of computer systems, including how to interact with an operating system, and teaches students how to use productivity applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
INSY 19403   - Workshop: Presentations Software  (1)  
This workshop is intended to give the student a working knowledge of Microsoft Office PowerPoint for Windows and Mac. The student will be introduced to the PowerPoint presentation software and will understand the software at an introductory level, be able to create and edit PowerPoint software presentations, and research and obtain web-based content and integrate it into their PowerPoint presentations.
INSY 20100   - ISC2 Certified Cybersecurity (CC) Certification  (1)  
This seminar prepares the student for an entry level cybersecurity certification demonstrating that the student has the foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities to enter the cybersecurity workforce in an entry- or junior- level role. The student will validate their experience in: security principles, business continuity, disaster recovery, incident response, access control concepts, network security and security operations. This certification preparation seminar will follow the ISC2 Certification Exam and Training materials and will be taught by an ISC2 certified and trained faculty member.
INSY 23000   - Legal and Ethical Issues in Computing  (3)  
This course provides a detailed description of various cybercrime techniques employed by attackers and organization-wide solutions available to information security personnel. Additionally, American laws and Computer and Information Security laws will be discussed. Students will also learn about ethical challenges in a technological environment as well as the social and economic implications of policy.
INSY 28000   - Multimedia Design  (3)  
Building websites with multimedia applications such as audio and streaming video with Flash and Dreamweaver.
INSY 30100   - ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)  (1)  
This seminar prepares the student for an early-career (1 year) cybersecurity certification confirming that the student has the knowledge and skills to implement, monitor and administer an IT infrastructure using cybersecurity best practices. The student will demonstrate their experience in: security operations & administration; access controls; risk identification, monitoring & analysis; incident response & recovery; cryptology; network & communication security; and systems & application security. This certification preparation seminar will follow the ISC2 Exam and Training materials and be taught by an ISC2 certified and trained faculty member.
INSY 30500   - Cloud Computing Strategies  (3)  
This course provides an exposure to Applications of Cloud technologies currently utilized in business and academic places. Students will gain an understanding of both the technical architecture of a Cloud platform and the Value Proposition gained from utilizing Cloud strategies by enterprises. The course will study different Cloud Service models, Cloud Development models, and different capabilities offered by a typical Cloud ecosystem. Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud offering will be used as an example Cloud platform during the course.
Prerequisite: INSY 20000 (may be taken concurrently)  
INSY 33500   - Introduction to Information Security  (3)  
This course provides a broad overview of the threats to the security of information systems, the responsibilities and basic tools for information security, and the levels of training and expertise needed in organizations to reach and maintain a state of acceptable security. Students will also learn about contemporary management theories and concepts applied to information security.
INSY 33600   - Computer Forensics for Business Applications  (3)  
This course covers hands-on, practical and industry-used tools related to conducting a computer forensics investigation for business and organizations. Specifically, students will learn analysis of computer evidence related to business data such as emails, documents, and internet files. Students will learn how to use software tools for password recovery, decryption and analysis of registry files.
INSY 34000   - Survey of Operating Systems  (3)  
This course provides a detailed description and high level understanding of various operating systems to comprehend the techniques employed by attackers to compromise information systems. All current operating systems used for physical and virtual machines will be discussed in this course. The course will provide hands-on opportunity to students to install, optimize, and compromise various operating systems.
INSY 35000   - Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy  (3)  
This course combines the exciting and emerging fields of cybersecurity, information technology, policy and cyber warfare. Students examine the process for development of strategy based on policy by analyzing emerging threats, current security posture and available information security controls.
Attributes: Experiential Learning Gen Ed  
INSY 35100   - Security Assessment and Risk Management  (3)  
This course provides an overview of information security strategies, procedures and policies necessary to manage and mitigate an organization's risk in information systems. Students will learn to conduct enterprise-wide information security risk assessment using qualitative and quantitative techniques. Security assessment techniques and the information security blueprint will be discussed in detail.
Attributes: Experiential Learning Gen Ed  
INSY 39001   - Wksp: Quality Improvement using Six Sigma  (1)  
In this seminar, students will learn the basic concepts of Six Sigma and the tools and techniques necessary to implement a six sigma project successfully. This seminar will cover the different phases (DMAIC) of this methodology: define, measure, analyze, improve and control.
Attributes: College of Business Seminar, Workshop/Seminar  
INSY 39002   - Wksp: Technology Innovations  (1)  
This seminar will discuss some of the major technological innovations in the market. class participants are expected to identify and develop a plan for launching a new technological innovation. The different phases of the innovation process will be covered including investigation, preparation incubation, illumination, verification and application.
Attributes: College of Business Seminar, Workshop/Seminar  
INSY 39200   - Wksp: Project Management Tools  (1)  
This seminar will briefly review sound project management practices by focusing on the basics of project management Our discussions will include managing time, cost, scope, and the people side of project management We will learn step by step how to manage project resources, schedules, and scope with Microsoft Project 2019 Professional which is currently the industry standard project management tool.
Attributes: College of Business Seminar, Workshop/Seminar  
INSY 39300   - Wksp: Project Management Certificate: Basic Prep  (1)  
This seminar is designed to cover the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK) areas tested in the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam administered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) The nine PMBOK areas are:Scope, Time, Cost, HR, Risk, Integration, Quality, Communication, and Procurement Management The focus is going to be on preparing students to pass the PMP certification exam.
Attributes: College of Business Seminar, Workshop/Seminar  
INSY 40000   - Ecommerce  (3)  
This course presents the information required to understand ecommerce concepts. It provides students with an inside view of business-related issues, vital technologies, and business requirements. Topics that are touched upon include marketing, electronic marketing, customer attraction, and customer satisfaction. There is an assessment of vital technologies comprised by the Internet, the World Wide Web, Ecommerce system design, Internet security, payment systems, and secured transaction processing. The course examines the business system design requirements to provide ecommerce services and their implications to serve a Business to Business and a Business to Consumer Application.
INSY 40500   - Search Engine Optimization  (3)  
Search Engine Optimization is a core need for today's businesses. Integrating search and social media into the marketing plan boosts visibility and relevance. This class will review guidelines and techniques to plan and executive a comprehensive SEO strategy.
INSY 41500   - Web Design Applications  (3)  
This course teaches students how to design, create, maintain, and manage a web site. Students will use a number of tools and programming languages to build the site including: HTML, XML, JavaScript, FrontPage, and Dreamweaver.
Prerequisite: INSY 20000 (may be taken concurrently)  
INSY 41600   - Web Site Project  (3)  
Project based course curriculum to give students a practical exposure to the processes involved in design of a website. A fully functional intranet or Internet website will be developed. Students will collect requirements by interviewing users, analyze data for defining end-user requirements, design, test and implement the website. This course will stress user and task analysis for interface design.
Prerequisite: INSY 28000 (may be taken concurrently) and INSY 30500 (may be taken concurrently) and INSY 41500 (may be taken concurrently)  
INSY 43000   - Business Data Networking  (3)  
Students examine principles of telecommunications and networking as applied in a business environment; communication parameters, protocol, and hardware, including modems, multiplexors, common carriers and microwave and satellite systems; and design and implementation of distributed data processing and network systems.
Prerequisite: INSY 33000 (may be taken concurrently)  
INSY 45000   - Enterprise Security  (3)  
This course provides a broad overview of security in an enterprise. Students will learn about the threats to the security of information systems, what makes an organization's resources secure, basic technologies for information security, and the levels of training and expertise needed in organizations to reach and maintain a state of acceptable security. This course covers the technical and managerial aspects of securing your enterprise resources.
INSY 45400   - Mac Forensics  (3)  
This course presents hands-on methods to conduct a forensics investigation of a Macintosh computer. Students will learn how to analyze and recover digital evidence from files, documents, pictures, video and emails on a Mac. Recovery of User log on passwords and encrypted files will also be covered in this course.
INSY 46000   - Cybercrime Prevention Tools  (3)  
This course presents a hands-on and practical approach for securing a business' digital assets (data, intellectual property, etc.) by exploring tools that are commonly used by hackers to attack businesses and their digital infrastructure. Students will learn how to manage a business' defensive controls by analyzing offensive tools that are used by cybercriminals. Policies and effective management of cybersecurity are also discussed in this course.
Prerequisite: CPSC 28100 and CPSC 42000  
INSY 47000   - Special Topics  (3)  
Special Topics courses are offered periodically, both in the fall and spring, to upper-division students who wish to expand their knowledge on a particular subject. Such courses are often presented in an independent study format and require significant student participation. These courses are designed to encourage a greater understanding of topics covered in earlier courses so as to prepare Pre-Professional students for future challenges.
INSY 47200   - MIS Internship  (3)  
This internship is designed to provide students with controlled on-the-job experience with participating businesses, industries and governmental organizations. Students may be eligible for an internship with jobs they currently have. A limited number of internships/jobs are also available through the internship coordinator.
Class Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Classes: Junior or Senior.  
INSY 47300   - International MIS Internship  (3)  
This internship is designed to provide students with controlled on-the-job experience with participating businesses, industries and governmental organizations. Students may be eligible for an internship with their current position if it has an international emphasis and is approved by the Internship Coordinator. A limited number of internships/jobs are also available through the internship coordinator. MIS major, Junior or Senior status, 2.75 GPA or above and consent of internship coordinator and the director of the International Business program.
Class Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Classes: Junior or Senior.  
INSY 48000   - Systems Implementation  (3)  
This is a hands-on continuation and wrap-up of the MIS project, and an introduction to the last two phases in the system development lifecycle: 1) implementation, and 2) operations, support, and security. Students will complete their projects and e-portfolios by integrating, testing, and documenting all system components developed in INSY 31500, INSY 33000, INSY 41500, and INSY 43000. Students will also create comprehensive user training plans and materials, as well as documentation for system operation and support. Must be taken in final semester.
Prerequisite: INSY 33000 (may be taken concurrently) and INSY 41500 (may be taken concurrently) and INSY 43000 (may be taken concurrently)  
INSY 48100   - Security + Certification  (3)  
This course will help students to analyze the major concepts learned in other courses of the program. The course is designed to help students prepare for Comptia's Security + Certification Exam. This course is designed for students who are nearing the completion of the designated coursework for the B.S. in Information Security and Risk Management Program.
Prerequisite: INSY 23000 (may be taken concurrently) and INSY 35100 (may be taken concurrently) and INSY 43000 (may be taken concurrently)  
INSY 48800   - Information Security Project  (3)  
Students are required to conduct a capstone project suited to their individual needs. The capstone project provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate what they have learned from the Information Security degree program.
INSY 49200   - Independent Study/IS  (3)  
Students undertake independent reading and research in information systems.
Class Restrictions: Must be in the following Class: Senior.  
INSY 49700   - Systems Methodology and Design  (3)  
This course is a hands-on introduction to the first three phases of the system development lifecycle: 1) planning/initiation, 2) analysis, and 3) design. Students will learn how to analyze a business case, conduct a preliminary investigation, model business requirements using various tools, select a development strategy, and create a requirements document. Students will use the logical models and documentation created in this course as blueprints for the system development in other courses.
Prerequisite: INSY 31000 (may be taken concurrently) and INSY 33000 (may be taken concurrently)  
INSY 49800   - Sec Assess and Rsk Mgmt  (3)  
This course provides an overview of information security strategies, procedures and policies necessary to manage and mitigate an organization's risk in information systems. Students will learn to conduct enterprise-wide information security risk assessment using qualitative and quantitative techniques. Security assessment techniques and the information security blueprint will be discussed in detail.
Prerequisite: INSY 23000 (may be taken concurrently) and INSY 33500 (may be taken concurrently) and INSY 43000 (may be taken concurrently)