This course expands upon the cryptography concepts learned in CYB 301 Introduction to Cyber & Data Security Technology. A history of cryptography will be presented. Topics include symmetric encryption algorithms, asymmetric encryption algorithms, and hashing functions. The protocols, tools, and techniques used in cryptography will be reviewed. Hacking techniques that use cryptography will be introduced. At the end of the course, students will be able to design a cryptography plan to safeguard information that is electronically transmitted.

This course introduces the risks associated with connecting to the Internet via web applications and social networking. Students will learn the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) Top 10 threats to web applications and the threat classifications of the Web Application Security Consortium (WASC). Instruction on how to maintain PCI-DSS compliance in e-commerce sites will be provided. At the end of the course, students will be able to secure web applications and mitigate vulnerabilities with web applications on the Linux and Windows platforms.

This course introduces students to the principles of information systems security (confidentiality, integrity, and availability) and the seven domains of the typical IT infrastructure. Risks, threats, and vulnerabilities will be defined. Creation of an IT security policy framework will be emphasized. The following topics will be introduced: the risk management process, cryptography, compliance laws, and information security standards. At the end of the course, students will be able to apply the security life cycle to an information system.

In the BS Web & Mobile App Technology Capstone course, students will complete an original and significant project that integrates concepts, principles, and tools taught throughout the program. In this course, student teams design, implement, test, and document a software solution system. A presentation will be made by the team or individual for evaluation. Prerequisite: GEN 499 and this course must be taken last in the program.

This course will teach students the importance of visual elements in communication, and how to effectively incorporate visual elements into messages for various media platforms. Students will also be introduced to communication fields’ standards related to the design of visual messages and the various software programs that are used.

This course considers the basic sociological theories and research findings concerning crime. The punishment and corrections process, organized crime, corporate crime, the police, the courts and the impact of crime on the victim are examined.

This course provides a systematic review of foundational and advanced sociological concepts, especially those in relation to classical and contemporary sociological theories and their reflection of individuals, social groups, social problems and social movements in society. Students will gain knowledge of the development of social theories through research and the integration of varied theoretical perspectives on society; as well as be able to critically synthesize these social theories within the varied contexts of the field of public sociology.

Students needing more than two reenrollments in RES 8984 or RES 8985 will need to appeal to enroll in the Applied Doctoral Project Extension, RES 8987 to remain in the program and complete the designated milestone(s). Students registered for RES 8987 are no longer charged the Applied Doctoral Project Support Fee. Equivalent to RES 8986

Students needing more than two reenrollments in RES 8981, RES 8982, or RES 8983 will need to appeal to enroll in the Applied Doctoral Project Extension, RES 8986 to remain in the program and complete the designated milestone(s). Equivalent to RES 8987

When Dissertation extends beyond 5 credit hours, students must register in Dissertation Extension until the Dissertation is complete. Students are registered for RES 8993 after successfully passing the Preliminary Oral Defense, at which point the Dissertation Support Fee is no longer charged. Equivalent to RES 8991.