College of Business and Technology
Course Syllabus
MNE213 - Computer Security Fundamentals
Credit Hours: 4
Course Description
This course prepares students for securing network services, network devices and network traffic. It also prepares students to take the CompTIA Security+ examination. In this course students build on their knowledge and professional experience with computer hardware, operating systems and networks as they acquire the specific skills required to implement basic security services on any type of computer network.
Course
Prerequisites
MNE 109 - Computer Network Fundamentals
Student Learning
Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain
the general concepts of information security systems (ISS)
- Identify
common types of security threats
- Explain
the purpose of access controls in improving system security
- Identify
the importance and common methods of risk assessment and management
- Create
a business continuity plan (BCP)
- Create
a disaster recovery plan (DRP)
Assessment of
Outcomes
Specified on the course schedule/outline
Grading System
|
Letter Grade |
Range |
Definition |
|
A |
90-100 |
Excellent |
|
B |
80-89 |
Above
Average |
|
C |
70-79 |
Average |
|
D |
60-69 |
Below
Average |
|
F |
0-59 |
Failing |
|
W |
� |
Withdrawal
during weeks 1 - 7 |
|
WF |
� |
Withdrawal
failing after week 7 |
|
NF |
� |
Failing
� Not actively engaged |
For more details about the Grading System, please see the current catalog.
Active
Participation
Students must be actively engaged in the course. For a definition of active engagement, please see the current catalog.
Academic Integrity
Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses against the University�s academic integrity and are consequently strictly prohibited. All students must familiarize themselves with the University policy on Academic Integrity.
Penalties for cheating and plagiarism are described in the University policy on Academic Integrity in the catalog. They include failure of the assignment, failure for the course, or dismissal from the University. For the complete Cheating/Plagiarism policy, please see the current catalog.
Students with
Disabilities
Students who have disabilities that may impact their performance in this course should follow the process described under the heading Accommodations for the Disabled in the current catalog.
Discipline
(Program) Specific Information
None
Date of last review: June 25 2021