Spring 2017 Course Syllabi

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CIS 147 Principles of Information Security
Spring Semester 2017
Course Description: Provides information systems students with a thorough examination of the field
of information security and prepares them to make decisions about securing information in a business or
personal environment.
Course Objectives:
⇒ Define information security and explain why it is important
⇒ Identify types of attacks common today and how to recover from an attack
⇒ List attacks that can be launched against networks and the steps necessary to secure networks
⇒ Define business continuity and how disaster recovery planning benefits and organization
⇒ Describe legal and public relations implications of security and privacy issues.
This course presents a basic introduction to practical computer (information) security for all users. Real-
life experiences are used to show why computer security is necessary. Students, home users, and business
professionals will learn essential elements for making and keeping their information secure. It begins with
the concept of securing your desktop and extends to securing enterprise and wireless networks.
Instructor: Colette Schimetz
Email:
Lecture/Lab Schedule: TuTh 1:00 PM to 2:15PM
Thatcher Hall 214
Textbook(s): Security Awareness 5th Edition. Mark Ciampa ISBN-10: 1-305-50037-7
Course Requirements: Class participation and attendance are required. Students are required to
complete all class activities. Quizzes and test may not be made up unless arrangements are made with the
instructor prior to class time. Emergencies and excused absences will be handled on an individual basis.
Grading and Evaluation Criteria: Tests will comprise 60% of your grade. Tests and quizzes will be
objective, i.e. multiple choices, true/false, and short answer. 20% of your grade will be based on daily
work and 20% based on a research project/presentation you will create at the end of the semester.
The formula for grades is as follows:
A=90 and above
B= 89-80
C= 79-70
D= 69-60
F= 59 and below