IS 340 Introduction to Information Assurance
Fall 2011

Course Description.

This course provides an overview of fundamental principles and terminology of information assurance. Students will gain an understanding of the variety of security systems involving computers and networks and an ability to evaluate vulnerabilities. Prerequisites IS228 or permission of instructor. Required for BSCSIA degree.

Fall 2011: Mondays and Wednesdays
from 10:50:03 to 12:04:57 in Dewey 211.

(PDF FILES unless otherwise noted)

Course description -- detailed assignments, grading, standards, requirements, policies, rewards, penalties, and also the Secret of Life, the Universe and Everything.

Syllabus/schedule -- day-by-day listing of every required reading, quiz, exam, and deadline.

Term-Paper Guidelines -- how to avoid falling into a swamp of errors.

Term-Paper Outline -- example from Anna Knapp of organizing one's research

Term-Paper Sample
used by kind permission of alumna Anna Knapp NU ('07).

Lecture files (PowerPoint PPTX and Acrobat PDF)

Grading Standards for Essay Exams (JPG)

Presentation Schedule -- TBA

Instructor Office Hours / Schedule        JPG        PDF

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