Course Proposals Course Name:  Information Security Basics  Course Prefix: IST Course Number: 4620              Submitted by (Name & E-Mail):  Ed Harris, edharris@weber.edu Current Date:  3/2/2010 College: Business & Economics Department:   Info Systems & Tech                               From Term: Fall  2010  Substantive new  Current Course Subject N/A Current Course Number New/Revised Course Information: Subject:  IST             Course Number: 4620 Check all that apply:     This is for courses already approved for gen ed.     Use a different form for proposing a new gen ed designation. DV  SI  CA  HU  LS  PS  SS  EN  AI  QL  TA  TB  TC  TD  TE Course Title: Information Security Basics Abbreviated Course Title: Information Security Basics Course Type:  LEC Credit Hours:  3  or if variable hours:    to Contact Hours: Lecture 42  Lab    Other Repeat Information:  Limit 0   Max Hrs 0  Grading Mode:  standard This course is/will be: a required course in a major program a required course in a minor program a required course in a 1- or 2- year program elective Prerequisites/Co-requisites: Prerequisites: IST 2420 or 3610, & instructor approval. Course description (exactly as it will appear in the catalog, including prerequisites): In a computer-literate age, sophisticated criminals use computers in their illegal and destructive activities. This course discusses cybercrime and teaches students to understand networks; the phases of computer hacking; and settine up a secure environment (This online course is designed to be used in the BIS online emphasis). Prerequisites: IST 2420 or 3610, & instructor approval. Justification:  Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) requested this course for Hill Air Force Base students for an online IST emphasis in BIS. INFORMATION PAGE for substantive proposals only 1. Did this course receive unanimous approval within the Department? true If not, what are the major concerns raised by the opponents? 2. If this is a new course proposal, could you achieve the desired results by revising an existing course within your department or by requiring an existing course in another department? No. This is an online course specifically designed for a Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS), and they requested we offer this course as an elective for Hill Air Force Base students majoring in BIS with an emphasis in IST. 3. How will the proposed course differ from similar offerings by other departments? Comment on any subject overlap between this course and topics generally taught by other departments, even if no similar courses are currently offered by the other departments. Explain any effects that this proposal will have on program requirements or enrollments in other department. Please forward letters (email communication is sufficient) from all departments that you have identified above stating their support or opposition to the proposed course. This course is similar to our IST 4600 class that is required of our majors, but delivered in an online format. We do not believe it will effect other departments. 4. Is this course required for certification/accreditation of a program? no If so, a statement to that effect should appear in the justification and supporting documents should accompany this form. 5. For course proposals, e-mail a syllabus to Faculty Senate which should be sufficiently detailed that the committees can determine that the course is at the appropriate level and matches the description. There should be an indication of the amount and type of outside activity required in the course (projects, research papers, homework, etc.).

Syllabus

IST 4620                            Information Security Basics                            Spring 2010

Instructor:                Dr. Eric Swedin

Office:                      DV137L (at Davis campus)

Office phone:           801-395-3553

E-mail:                     eswedin@weber.edu or eswedin@gmail.com

Web site:                 http://www.swedin.org/

Office Hours:           12:30-5:30 on Thursdays at Davis.

                                Other office hours are available by appointment.

Textbook:                Ed Skoudis and Tom Liston, Counter Hack Reloaded: A Step-by-Step Guide to Computer Attacks and Effective Defenses (Second edition, Prentice Hall, 2006)

Class Description: In a computer-literate age, sophisticated criminals use computers in their illegal and destructive activities. This course discusses cyber crime and teaches students how to: understand networks; the phases of computer hacking; and how to set up a secure environment. Prerequisites: IST 3750.

Grading Policies: Grades will be determined on the following basis:

                                Text Quizzes (11)                         50%

                                Projects (3)                                   50%

Grades: A: 90 - 100% B: 80 - 89% C: 70 - 79%  D: 60 - 69%  E: 0 - 59%

(Grades at the high or low ends of these ranges will earn plus and minus grades.)

Students with Disabilities: Any student requiring accommodations or services due to a disability must contact Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) in Room 181 of the Student Service Center on the main campus. SSD can also arrange to provide materials (including this syllabus) in alternative formats if necessary.

Cheating Policy: Cheating and deceit are not accepted at Weber State University. Cheating on an quiz or assignment, or turning in someone else's work as your own, will result in an E for the class. You may work together on your assignments and papers, but you must turn in your own work. If you quote from a book, article, or web site, you must properly quote and cite your work. Avoid even the appearance of cheating or plagiarism.

Discussion Groups: Discussion groups are available for you to communicate with other students and the instructor. Discussion postings will not be graded. You can also directly contact the instructor via email or telephone.

Quizzes: On eleven of the semester weeks, you will be taking a quiz. These quizzes must be taken in a Weber State testing center or the IS&T offices. If you are not able to do so, another proctored situation will be arranged. Each of these quizzes will be on the chapter readings listed on the schedule. Each quiz will only be on the content of the specified chapters.

Projects: Each student will complete three projects. Each of these projects will be turned in on the due date shown on the schedule. Some of the projects may take more than a week to complete, so you should start on them early. The details on each project will be found under the Projects folder.

Schedule: