COURSE DESCRIPTION/SYLLABUS

COURSE:

CNG 131 CO/PREREQUISITE: none
SEMESTER: Fall 04 CREDIT(S): 3
DAY(S) T-Th TIME: 6:00 - 7:15 pm
BEGINS: 24/08/04 ENDS: 10/12/04
CENSUS DATE: 08/09/04 WITHDRAWAL DATE  18/11/04
INSTRUCTOR: Vicke Denniston  PHONE 336 - 1625
OFFICE: BZ114 E-MAIL ADDRESS: vicke.denniston@lamarcc.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Delivers a comprehensive overview of network security, including general security concepts. Communication Security is studied, including remote access, e-mail, the Web, directory and file transfer, and wireless data. Common network attacks are introduced. Cryptography basics are incorporated, and operational/organizational security is discussed as it relates to physical security, disaster recovery, and business continuity. Computer forensics is introduced.

COURSE COMPETENCIES:

  1. Access control using OSI Layer 2 protocols
  2. Authentication methods, such as Kerberos, CHAP, Certificates, Username/Password strategies, Tokens, and Biometrics
  3. Systems attacks, malicious code, social engineering. auditing - logging, system scanning
  4. Communications security, including remote access, e-mail, file transfer, Wireless, and the Web
  5. Infrastructure security, including devices, media, security topologies and intrusion detection
  6. Basics of cryptography
LCC GENERAL LEARNING OUTCOMES (those assessed in this course are in boldface):

  • Communications
  • Math Literacy
  • Aesthetic
  • Responsiveness/Craftsmanship World Awareness
  • Scientific Reasoning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Interpersonal Skills
INTEGRATION OF CRITICAL SKILLS: (Check all that apply)
Integration Activities are included for the following competencies:
__x__ Critical Thinking
__x__ Reading
__x_ Technology
____ Written Communication
____Mathematics
CLASS MEETING REQUIREMENT:

Students are expected to attend all sessions of each course in which they enroll. When circumstances make regular attendance impossible, students should report such absences to the instructor as soon as possible and make up assignments as the instructor requires. The instructor has the option of setting guidelines for attendance in determining grades. However, each instructor shall inform students verbally and/or in writing of his/her specific attendance requirements and students have the responsibility for knowing the attendance policy. All class sessions will be held in order to meet credit and contact hour requirements. Class cancellations will be made-up at the convenience of the instructor and students.

SPECIAL NEEDS NOTIFICATION:

LCC is committed to accommodating the needs of persons with documented disabilities. It is the responsibility of the student to make the College aware of a documented disability and the need for accommodation(s). To allow reasonable time for arranging services, the student should provide documentation to the Affirmative Action Office as soon as possible.

SYLLABUS APPROVAL
SIGNATURE OF INSTRUCTOR   DATE  
SIGNATURE OF DEAN OR CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER   DATE  

MEETING DATES/COURSE SCHEDULE:

NOTE: The schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.
Students will be informed of any changes.

INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS:
ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES: (those that apply are in bold)
  • Essay tests
  • Definition of terms
  • Fill in
  • Multiple choice
  • Written papers
  • Oral presentations
  • Other (please explain) labs
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
90-100% = A Homework = 25%
80-89% = B Final Exam =25%
70-79% = C Projects =25%
60-69% = D Chapter Tests = 25%
< 60% = F
CLASS ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION POLICY:

Students are expected to attend all sessions of each course in which they enroll. When circumstances make regular attendance impossible, students should report such absences to the instructor as soon as possible and make up assignments as the instructor requires. The instructor has the option of setting guidelines for attendance in determining grades. However, each instructor shall inform students verbally and/or in writing of his/her specific attendance requirements and students have the responsibility for knowing the attendance policy. All class sessions will be held in order to meet credit and contact hour requirements. Class cancellations will be made-up at the convenience of the instructor and students.

TEXT AND MATERIALS:

Security + Guide to Network Security Fundamentals -- Cisco Learning Institute
Class website: www.vicden.com/cng131 or
www.lamarcc.edu/cisco/cng131/index.html