IT&C 101
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Planning and preparing for a successful career in Cybersecurity. Developing foundational skills with computers, networks, web systems, encryption, cybersecurity terminology, databases, and technical problem solving.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Standard Grade Rule: A B C D E I
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
3
Title
Cybersecurity careers and related disciplines
Learning Outcome
Describe the differences among computing disciplines and their relationship to cybersecurity careers.
Title
Networking Fundamentals
Learning Outcome
Compare different types of computer networks (e.g., wireless; ethernet), their advantages and disadvantages, and how network layers and packets work.
Title
Computer Hardware
Learning Outcome
List the components of a computer and how they work together including microprocessor, storage, and input/output.
Title
Operating Systems
Learning Outcome
Compare and contrast operating systems and interact with one via the command line (e.g., Linux)
Title
Databases
Learning Outcome
Access an existing database using a structured query language.
Title
Web and Cloud Systems
Learning Outcome
Identify web technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, Javascript) and cloud services and architectures and describe how they relate to each other.
Title
Usable and Secure Computing
Learning Outcome
Describe types of user interfaces, their characteristics, and security implications.
Title
Data Representation
Learning Outcome
Convert between different types of data representation (e.g., binary, ASCII, hexidecimal)
Title
Research and Evaluation
Learning Outcome
Identify credible sources of cybersecurity information and describe how to search and evaluate information found on the Internet and in the library.
