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MTH350 - Discrete Mathematics
Course Description
Students in this course receive an introduction to discrete math with a personalized learning approach designed for Information Technology or Cybersecurity. The main areas of study include combinatorics, sequences, sets, logic and proofs, and graph theory. This course fulfills a CSUG General Education [Mathematics] requirement. This course is an approved gtPathways course [GT-MA1] for Colorado and surrounding states.
Credit Hours: 3
ORG300 - Applying Leadership Principles
Course Description
The opportunities for students, in this first course, for all majors are to learn personal and professional leadership styles and drivers by providing an overview of leadership basics. Leadership skills are utilized across fields of study. Regardless of the roles individuals assume in an organization, they will need to communicate effectively, influence others, and understand the way they respond to others and why. The course engages students in discussion, exploration, and application of leadership skills, principles, and practices. Students will learn about the relationships and connections leaders have with individuals and organizations. Topics include leadership communication, motivation, style, and characteristics.Â
Credit Hours: 3
ITS310 - Introduction to Computer-Based Systems (Personal Computing)
Course Description
This course is an in-depth study of personal computer hardware, peripherals, and interfaces. It prepares students for the Essentials portion of the CompTIA A+ certification exam. Students are prepared to diagnose, troubleshoot, and maintain personal computer systems. It also provides a detailed overview of common peripheral devices and discusses how to connect them to personal computers. A simulated lab environment is incorporated into the course.Â
Credit Hours: 3
ITS315 - Introduction to Networks
Course Description
This course provides an overview of computer networks including operating systems, networks, the internet and information system design, and the roles and responsibilities of technology professionals. Students are prepared for CompTIA Network+ and Testout Network Pro certification exams. Students also learn about wireless network and network security, and develop the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot common networking problem and issues. Recommended Prior Course: ITS310.Â
Credit Hours: 3
ITS350 - Information Systems and Security
Course Description
Education in the need for security, planning, cryptology, and security technologies. Prepares students for CompTIA Security+ certification exam. Recommended Prior Course: ITS310 or ITS315.Â
Credit Hours: 3
ITS360 - Introduction to Cyber Security and Digital Crime
Course Description
This course provides students with an introduction to cyber security and digital crime to information technology professionals interested in information security. Students will learn about information security threats, dangers, and risks that organizations face in the workplace as well as the ability to analyze potential vulnerabilities that can have an adverse impact on digital assets.Â
Credit Hours: 3
ITS405 - Intermediate Networking
Course Description
 This course addresses configuration and management of hybrid network infrastructure. Students will gain valuable knowledge configuring hybrid network infrastructure, managing hosts and resources. Students will also learn about how to implement identity and access in hybrid environment. Recommended Prior Course: ITS315.Â
Credit Hours: 3
ITS410 - Database Management
Course Description
This course teaches students to design, implement, and use database management systems. Students gain a working knowledge of available software packages, concepts of query languages, software integration services, and security considerations. Students will also learn fundamentals of structured query language (SQL) in developing common queries and reports. Note: Access to a Windows-based operating system is required for this class. Recommended Prior Course: ITS310 or ITS315; ITS320. Â
Credit Hours: 3
ITS411 - Principles of Database Security
Course Description
This course will provide students with an understanding of concepts and techniques that can be utilized to create secure database systems. Students will learn secure data models that can be used in database development. Students will identify appropriate access control mechanisms and trust management techniques that can be integrated into a database system. Note: Access to a Windows-based operating system required for this class.Â
Credit Hours: 3
ITS415 - Principles of Cyber Security
Course Description
This course provides an overview of cybersecurity threats, compromises and the related protection mechanisms. Topics include security of communications, networks and infrastructures. The course also discusses best practices in security policies, cyber forensics, incident management and business continuity plan. This course prepares students for the SSCP (ISC2) certification. Prerequisite: ITS310 Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
ITS425 - Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Course Description
This course provides students with the experience needed to secure information systems against attacks such as viruses, worms, as well as other system weaknesses that pose a significant danger to organizational data by using ethical hacking and penetration testing to uncover common techniques used by cyber criminals to exploit system vulnerabilities. Prerequisite: ITS415.Â
Credit Hours: 3
ITS446 - Securing Virtual and Cloud Systems
Course Description
Students in this course are introduced to the concepts of virtualization security including the types of virtualization, the importance of securing virtualized networks and discussions of the various virtualization program offerings. Additionally, students in this course are introduced to the concepts of cloud security. Students will understand the strategy for securely implementing network policies and integrating virtual networks into the existing physical infrastructure. Students will also gain an understanding of how to analyze and implement security for public and private clouds. In this course, students will learn about implementations of effective practices for securing virtual machines without creating additional operational overhead for administrators. In addition, students will learn how to protect networks, operating systems and applications in various cloud deployments. Prerequisite: ITS443
Credit Hours: 3
ITS455 - Digital Forensics and Investigations
Course Description
This course provides students with an insight to cyber security professional intrusion detection methods, information security tools, and preventative measures to information security risks. Students will learn how to respond to cyber breaches which includes the recovery, preservation, analysis of digital crime scene evidence, and proper incident response to cyber criminals. Prerequisite: ITS415
Credit Hours: 3
ITS460 - Information Security Legal and Ethical Issues
Course Description
In this course students will examine how law, ethics, and technology intersect in organizations that rely on information technology. Students will gain an understanding and insight into issues arising from privacy, secrecy, access control, and policy enforcement, as well as other legal and ethical dilemmas prevalent in today’s organizations.Â
Credit Hours: 3
ITS462 - Introduction to IT Auditing
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to appropriate principles and guidelines that can be used in information security for information technology auditing. An overview of skills and techniques will be presented to evaluate potential risks in IT environments. Students will gain the ability to evaluate and quantify risks to reduce potential IT threats.
Credit Hours: 3
ITS481 - Cybersecurity Capstone
Course Description
In this course, students will apply cybersecurity principles to real-world scenarios and complete a project that represents a culmination of their knowledge in Cybersecurity. Students will demonstrate the ability to review, analyze, and integrate appropriate cybersecurity concepts into a capstone project.
Credit Hours: 3