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Administrative Master Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
Mobile Networking and Security
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
ITSY 1171 - Mobile Networking and Security
Division
Technology & Business
Department
Computer Science
Course Type
This course is a Special Topics or Unique Needs Course.
Course Catalog Description
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes
and behaviors pertinent to the information security technology or occupation and
relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to
be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
Pre-Requisites
None
Co-Requisites
None
Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours:
Lab/Other Hours
1:1:0
Equated Pay Hours
1
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Lab Hours
0
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Clinical Hours
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Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Practicum Hours
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Other Hours Breakdown
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Approval Signatures
Title
Signature Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
Stephen Lyford
Digitally signed by Stephen Lyford
Date: 2020.06.04 19:52:42 -05'00'
Stephen Lyford
Digitally signed by Stephen Lyford
Date: 2020.06.04 19:52:57 -05'00'
David Kucera
Digitally signed by David Kucera
DN: cn=David Kucera, o=Wharton County Junior College, ou=Division of
Technology and Business, email=davidk@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.06.08 10:34:51 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.06.10 08:26:27 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.06.10 08:26:44 -05'00'
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Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
What is Cyber Safety?
Privacy
Encryption
Monitoring Online Activity
Identifying devices you use and where you use them
Physical Security
Connecting to the Internet
Security your Web Browser
Wi-fi Security and Safety
Passwords
Firewalls
Malware and Viruses
Antivirus
Staying Up to date
Disaster Recovery
Email safety and security
Cybercrime
Identity Theft
Social Engineering
Hacking
Scams
Protecting yourself on Social media
Securing social media
Finding a job online
Online resumes
work-at-home scams
Securing LinkedIn
Protecting your reputation
Maintaining Privacy
What you post
What to do after a Security Breach
Dealing with people
Netiquette
Annoying and Abusive People
Online chat
Protecting yourself
Protecting your kids
Parental Controls
Cyberbullying
Online Predators
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Identify basics of cyber safety
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Methods of Assessment:
All outcomes will be accessed by one or more of the following:
* Individual Projects
* Group Projects
* Lab Assignments
* Tests and Quizzes
* Final Exam
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
The Basics of Cyber Safety: Computer and Mobile Device Safety Made Easy, 1st Edition, Sammons, John and Michael
Cross, Syngress an imprint of Elsevier, 2017, 9780124166509. Or similar title
Suggested Course Maximum:
18
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
Computer (64 bit CPU) equipped with 12 GB RAM or more (running virtual machines), graphics card capable of
supporting virtual machines, 19” or better monitor, and removable hard drive (500 GB or better) for each student and
same for instructor.
• Instructor’s machine needs 2 network interface cards (one to connect to WCJC network and one to connect to student
pcs). And Data projector
• Cat 5 network cable, RJ-45 jacks and crimper for each student and 2 cable tester
• Router and cables to separate class from WCJC network
• Microsoft Windows 7 (or current version) (64 bit) operating system software for each pc (student and instructors)
Linux Operating system*
• Microsoft Office suite for each pc (student and instructors)
• VMWare Workstation 11 (or current version) for each student and instructor
• Antivirus software for each pc
The course maximum is set by current equipment contained in the lab.
Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
Attendance and Participation ............................ 0-10%
Chapter Review Questions .............................. 0-10%
Labs (Projects) ................................................ 25-50%
Tests ................................................................ 25-50%
Final Exam / Project .........................................10-25%
A = 90.0 - 100
B = 80.0 - 89.9
C = 70.0 - 79.9
D = 60.0 - 69.9
F = less than 60.0
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Curriculum Checklist:
Administrative General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in WCJC Core)No additional documents
needed.
Administrative WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
WECM Course -If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist