Undergraduate Catalog 2011-2013 - SUNY Institute of Technology

Courses
NCS 350 Wireless Systems and Security (4)
Investigation of technologies, networks, standards and services of wireless
systems in the context of satellite, cellular, wireless local area networks
(802.11), personal area networks (Bluetooth and Zigbee) and metropolitan
networks (WiMax). Specific topics to be examined include network
design and infrastructure, 2G/3G cellular standards, wireless media
access control protocols, wireless network routing, congestion control,
location management, and security in wireless networks. Prerequisites:
NCS 210 and NCS 315.
NCS 383 Network Firewalls (4)
Teaches the student the basic design of firewalls and provides actual
hands-on experience with a popular enterprise firewall. The need for
firewalls is also covered. Builds upon the foundations of Information
Assurance presented in NCS 320, Information Assurance Fundamentals.
Provides more detailed background and skills in the area of firewalls for
those individuals who seek employment in the areas of network and data
security. Prerequisites: NCS 315 and NCS 320.
NCS 384 Network Intrusion Detection (4)
The need for intrusion detection systems (IDS) is described. Several
basic IDS design approaches and implementation methods are presented.
Basic attack methods employed by network attackers and the resulting
signatures are explained. The business case for justifying the acquisition
of IDS is explored. Builds upon the foundations of Information Assurance
covered in NCS 320. Provides additional background and skills in the
area of network IDS for those students interested in the areas of network
and data security. Prerequisites: NCS 315 and NCS 320.
NCS 416 Digital and Internet Telephony (4)
Consists of both lecture and application oriented lab assignments.
Emphasizes digital and internet telephony fundamentals including the
convergence of voice, data and multimedia communications using the
Internet Protocol. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: NCS 210 and NCS 315.
NCS 425 Internetworking (4)
Intended to introduce new content and extend previously learned
networking skills which will empower students to enter the workforce and/
or further their education in the area of telecommunications networking.
A task analysis of current industry standards and occupational analysis
is used in the development of content standards. Instruction introduces
and extends the student’s knowledge and practical experience with
switches. Local area networks (LAN’s) and Virtual Local Area Networks
(VLAN’s) design, configuration and maintenance. Students develop
practical experience in skills related to configuring LAN’s, WAN’s,
routing protocols and network troubleshooting. Prerequisite: IS 315.
NCS 435 Computer Forensics (4)
Introduction into the field of computer forensics in networked systems.
The student will receive training in the methods, techniques and tools
used by those practicing computer forensics in support of audit, security
privacy and legal functions. Specific legal issues regarding seizure and
chain of custody will be addressed. Students will have opportunity to
learn computer forensics applications, methods and procedures through
hands-on lab activities. Prerequisites: NCS 210, NCS 315, NCS 320.
NCS 450 Network Security (4)
Detailed coverage of network threats, vulnerabilities and security
protocols as countermeasures to advance the students’ understanding
of computer security, network security, e-mail and internet security.
Focus is on security issues across the entire network protocol stack
from the physical to the application layer. Specific topics include physical
layer security, secure routing protocols, IPsec, SSH, TLS, Web security,
authentication and key management, and network borne malware such
as worms and viruses. Prerequisites: NCS 315.
NCS 460 Advanced Wireless Security (4)
Provides advanced coverage of wireless networks and the special security
problems they pose. Topics include measures taken to secure wireless
personal area networks (PAN’s), wireless LAN’s, cellular wireless
networks, and ad-hoc wireless networks. Threats, vulnerabilities and
countermeasures specific to each type of networks will be enumerated
and studied in detail. Coverage includes the use of cryptography and
cryptographic primitives in secure protocols, wireless device security, and
security policy management. The treatment of ad-hoc wireless network
security will cover secure routing protocols and intrusion detection
systems. Prerequisites: NCS 350, NCS 450.
NCS 490 Special Topics in Network and Computer
Security (4)
An in-depth study of selected topics based on: new developments in the
field, more in-depth treatment of topics than covered in regular courses,
or topics not normally covered in an undergraduate program in Network
and Computer Security. Prerequisites: NCS 210, NCS 320, and permission
of the instructor.
NCS 494 Network and Computer Security
Internship/Co‐op (2 or 4)
Part‐time supervised experience in a professional atmosphere which
supplements classroom instruction. Two written reports on the work
experience, two supervisor’s evaluations and one site interview required.
Required contact hours min. 150. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
NCS 495 Network and Computer Security Capstone (2)
Offers students the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge of network
and computer security by completing and presenting a significant project.
The topic should be of contemporary significance in the field. Periodic
written and oral examinations are required. Prerequisites: Permission
of the instructor.
Nursing
NUR 303 Transition in Professional Nursing Practice (2)
An empirical foundation within the discipline of nursing is essential to the
development of professional nursing practice. Critical reflection, caring,
independent judgment, collaboration, research, and lifelong learning
are fostered to enhance the development of professional excellence in
nursing. Professional role development in nursing and a synthesis of
practical approached to facilitate the nursing student’s transition form
the basic preparation to baccalaureate nursing education are examined
within this course. Reflection and articulation of values and ideals within
the self and profession are encouraged and described within personal
philosophies of nursing and meaningful nursing practice.
NUR 313 Theoretical Bases for Professional Nursing
Practice (4)
A theoretical and empirical foundation within the discipline of nursing
is essential to the development of professional nursing practice. Selected
nursing theories and standards of practice described in the New York
State Education Law and the American Nurses’ Association (ANA)
Standards of Nursing Practice are introduced to guide the development
of professional nursing practice. Critical reflection, caring, independent
judgment, collaboration, research, and lifelong learning are fostered to
enhance the development of professional excellence in nursing. Theories of
nursing, models of caring, principles of teaching/learning, role theory and
development, and health promotion and wellness are explored to develop
understanding of the mutual and interactive relationship of nursing to
people, health, communities, and health care delivery environments.
Reflection and articulation of values and ideals within the profession
and self are encouraged and described within personal philosophies of
nursing and meaningful nursing practice.
NUR 314 Comprehensive Health Assessment (4)
Assessment of individuals across the life span is addressed as they
experience wellness and illness. The focus is on the interrelatedness of
the physical, psychological, social, cultural, spiritual, and environmental
components of health assessment of people as they interact with their
environment. Utilizing the framework of selected nursing theories, an
analytical and comprehensive assessment of the individual’s health is
emphasized. The relationship of health assessment knowledge, skill, and
disposition fostered by the Standards of Nursing Practice and the New
York State Education Law is explored within the context of accountability
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