Computer and
Information Science
www.odessa.edu/dept/computer
Faculty: Katrieva Jones-‐Munroe, chair
The computer information systems curriculum provides students with practical, job-‐related computer experience. The courses offered provide background terminology and concepts needed to understand and communicate; provide experience with programming languages, operating systems and software products; develop good programming and system design techniques; and encourage students to develop the ability to continue to grow and mature as knowledgeable computer
professionals in a rapidly changing field. A student studying Computer Information Systems should contact the Department Chair his/hers first semester to get a degree plan.
Course of Study for Associate in
Applied Science Degree –
Computer and Information
Science
Semester Hrs
Core Requirements 15
ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation 3 ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 GOVT 2305 Federal Government 3 MATH 1333 Contemporary Mathematics II 3 SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3
Major Requirements 17
ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers 4 IMED 1401 Introduction to Digital Media 4 ITNW 1325 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies 3 ITSW 1307 Introduction to Database 3 GAME 1301 Computer Ethics 3
In addition to the 36 hours listed, students must select Option I, Option II, or Option III below:
Option I -‐ Gaming
Major Requirements 34
COSC 1436 Programming Fundamentals I 4 ARTS 1311 Design I 3 ARTS 1316 Drawing I 3 ARTV 1403 Basic Animation 4 ARTV 1441 3-‐D Animation I 4 ARTV 2451 3-‐D Animation II 4
GAME 1304 Level Design 3 GAME 1306 Design and Creation of Games 3 GAME 2304 Level Design II 3 GAME 2332 Project Development I 3
Option II – Networking
Major Requirements 32
ITNW 2313 Network Hardware 3 ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware 3 ITSC 1307 Unix Operating System I 3 ITNW 1454 Implementing and Supporting
Servers 4
ITSY 1342 Information Technology
Security 3
ITSY 2301 Firewalls and Network Security 3 ITSY 2330 Intrusion Detection 3 ITNW 1351 Fundamentals of Wireless
LANs 3
ITNW 2421 Networking with TCP/IP 4 ITNW 1380 Cooperative Education 3
Total Semester Hours (Option II – Networking) 64
Option III – PC Support
Major Requirements 29
ITNW 2313 Network Hardware 3 ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware 3 ITSC 1307 Unix Operating System I 3 ITNW 1454 Implementing and Supporting
Servers 4
COSC 1436 Programming Fundamentals I 4 ITSW 1304 Intro to Spreadsheets 3 ITSW 1301 Intro to Word Processing 3 ITSC 2339 Personal Computer Help
Desk Support 3 ITSC 2381 Cooperative Education 3
Total Semester Hours (Option III – PC Support) 61
Course of Study for
Certificates of
Completion
Level I certificates are Texas Success Initiative (TSI) waived.
Level I – Computer and Information
Science
Semester Hrs
ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers 4 IMED 1401 Introduction to Digital Media 4 ITNW 1325 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies 3 ITSW 1307 Introduction to Database 3 GAME 1301 Computer Ethics 3
Total Semester Hours 17
Level II -‐ Gaming
The 17 hours specified in Level 1 Computer and
Information Science certificate plus the following courses:
Semester Hrs
COSC 1436 Programming Fundamentals I 4 ARTS 1311 Design I 3 ARTS 1316 Drawing I 3 ARTV 1403 Basic Animation 4 ARTV 1441 3-‐D Animation I 4 ARTV 2451 3-‐D Animation II 4
GAME 1304 Level Design 3 GAME 1306 Design and Creation of Games 3 GAME 2304 Level Design II 3 GAME 2332 Project Development I 3
Total Semester Hours 51
Level II – Intermediate Networking
Technician
The 17 hours specified in Level 1 Computer and
Information Science certificate plus the following courses:
Semester Hrs
ITNW 2313 Network Hardware 3 ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware 3 ITSC 1307 Unix Operating System I 3 ITNW 1454 Implementing and Supporting
Servers 4
ITSY 1342 Information Technology
Security 3
ITSY 2301 Firewalls and Network Security 3 ITSY 2330 Intrusion Detection 3 ITNW 1351 Fundamentals of Wireless
LANs 3
ITNW 2421 Networking with TCP/IP 4 ITNW 1380 Cooperative Education 3
Level II – Intermediate PC Support
Technician
The 17 hours specified in Level 1 Computer and
Information Science certificate plus the following courses:
Semester Hrs
ITNW 2313 Network Hardware 3 ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware 3 ITSC 1307 Unix Operating System I 3 ITNW 1454 Implementing and Supporting
Servers 4
COSC 1436 Programming Fundamentals I 4 ITSW 1304 Intro to Spreadsheets 3 ITSW 1301 Intro to Word Processing 3 ITSC 2339 Personal Computer Help
Desk Support 3 ITSC 2381 Cooperative Education 3
Total Semester Hours 46
Advanced Technical Certificate –
Law Enforcement/Computer
Forensics
CERTIFICATE CANDIDATES MUST HAVE AN A.A.S. OR HIGHER DEGREE IN A COMPUTER RELATED FIELD OR CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
Information for Law Enforcement
Graduates
ITNW 1325 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies 3 ITNW 1454 Implementing and Supporting
Servers 4
ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware 3 ITDF 1300 Intro to Digital Forensics 3 ITDF 2320 Digital Forensics Collection 3 ITDF 2325 Digital Forensics Tools 3 ITDF 2335 Comprehensive Digital
Forensics Project 3 ITDF 2330 Digital Forensics Analysis 3 SOCI 2336 Criminology 3
Advanced Certificate Total Hours 28
Information for Computer Graduates
CRIJ 2314 Criminal Investigation 3 CRIJ 1306 Court Systems & Practices 3 CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of LawEnforcement 3 ITDF 1300 Intro to Digital Forensics 3 ITDF 2320 Digital Forensics Collection 3 ITDF 2325 Digital Forensics Tools 3 ITDF 2335 Comprehensive Digital
Forensics Project 3 ITDF 2330 Digital Forensics Analysis 3 SOCI 2336 Criminology 3
Advanced Certificate Total Hours 27
Computer & Information Science Courses
ARTV 1403 Basic Animation(10.0304) (3-‐3) 4 hours
Examination of concepts, principles, and storyboard for basic production. Emphasizes creating movement and expression utilizing traditionally or digitally generated image sequences. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4) Prerequisite: ITSC 1401.
ARTV 1441 3-‐D Animation I (10.0304) (3-‐3) 4 hours
Intermediate level 3-‐D course introducing animation tools and techniques used to create movement. Emphasis on using the principles of animation. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4) Prerequisite: ARTV 1403.
ARTV 2451 3-‐D Animation II (10.0304) (3-‐3) 4 hours
Advanced level 3-‐D course utilizing animation tools and techniques used to develop movement. Emphasis on advanced animation techniques. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4) Prerequisite: ARTV 1441.
COSC 1436 Programming Fundamentals I (11.0201.5507) (3-‐3) 4 hours
Introduces the fundamental concepts of structured programming and provides a comprehensive introduction to programming for computer science and technology majors. Topics include software development
methodology, data types, control structures, functions, arrays, and the mechanics of running, testing, and debugging. This course assumes computer literacy. This course is included in the Field of Study Curriculum for Computer ScienceLab fee required. (ICOs 1, 4, 6) Prerequisites: BCIS 1405 or ITSC 1401.
COSC 1437 Programming Fundamentals II (11.0201.5607) (3-‐3) 4 hours
This course focuses on the object-‐oriented programming paradigm, emphasizing the definition and use of classes along with fundamentals of object-‐oriented design. The course includes basic analysis of algorithms, searching and sorting techniques, and an introduction to software engineering processes. Students will apply techniques for testing and debugging software. (This course is included in the Field of Study Curriculum for Computer Science Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 4, 6) Prerequisite: COSC 1436.
GAME 1301 Computer Ethics (10.0304) (3-‐0) 3 hours
A study of ethical issues that apply to computer related professions, intellectual property and privacy issues, professional responsibility, and the effects of globalization. Emphasizes the practical application of computer ethics through case studies and current events in the game and simulation industry. (ICOs 1, 2, 4, 5) Prerequisite: None. GAME 1304 Level Design
(10.0304) (3-‐1) 3 hours
Introduction to the tools and concepts used to create levels for games and simulations. Incorporates level design, architecture theory, concepts of critical path and flow, balancing, play testing, and storytelling. Includes utilization of toolsets from industry titles. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2) Prerequisite: ITSC 1401. GAME 1306 Design and Creation of Games (10.0304) (3-‐1) 3 hours
Introduction to game and simulation development. Includes analysis of existing applications and creation of a game using an existing game engine. In-‐depth coverage of the essential elements of game design. Also covers an overview of cultural history of electronic games, survey of the major innovators, and examination of the trends and taboos that motivate game design. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 4) Prerequisite: ITSC 1401.
GAME 2304 Level Design II (10.0304) (3-‐1) 3 hours
Intermediate approach to the tools and concepts used to develop levels of games and simulations. Incorporates an intermediate exploration of level design, architecture theory, concepts of critical path and flow, balancing, play testing and storytelling. Includes utilization of toolsets from industry titles. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2) Prerequisite: GAME 1304.
GAME 2332 Project Development I (10.0304) (3-‐1) 3 hours
Skill development in an original modification based on a current game engine. Includes management of version control; development of project timeliness; integration of sound, models, and animation; production of demos; and creation of original levels, characters, and content for a real-‐time multiplayer game. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4) Prerequisite: GAME 1306.
IMED 1401 Introduction to Digital Media (11.0801) (3-‐3) 4 hours
A survey of the theories, elements, and
ITDF 1300 Introduction to Digital Forensics (11.1003) (3-‐1) 3 hours
A study of the application of digital forensic technology to collect, analyze, document, and present information while maintaining a documented chain of custody. Overview of ethics, crime, and other legal guidelines/regulations/laws. Includes overview of tools used for forensic analysis of digital devices in investigations. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 4) Prerequisite: ITSC 1401.
ITDF 2320 Digital Forensics Collection (11.1003) (3-‐1) 3 hours
A study of acquiring digital evidence from devices, networks and logs while preserving the evidentiary chain. Includes the legal aspects of the search and seizure of computers and related equipment/information. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 6) Corequisite: ITDF 2325. ITDF 2325 Digital Forensics Tools
(11.1003) (3-‐1) 3 hours
Skills-‐based course in the applications of forensic analysis software. Tools used in this course may include EnCase, ILook, Forensic Tool Kit, write blockers, StegAlyzerSS, "X-‐ Ways", ProDiscover Basic, and others. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 6) Corequisite: ITDF 2320.
ITDF 2330 Digital Forensics Analysis (11.1003) (3-‐1) 3 hours
Digital forensic analysis, report preparation, and evidence presentation. Emphasizes legal and technical aspects of cases where digital forensics is employed. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 6) Prerequisite ITDF 2320 and ITDF 2325.
ITDF 2335 Comprehensive Digital Forensics Project (11.1003) (3-‐1) 3 hours
Comprehensive application of skills learned in previous digital forensics courses in a simulated crime scene or workplace investigation. Includes collection, analysis, and presentation of digital data and evidence in a problem-‐ based case study format. This course is used as a capstone course for a certificate or degree. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4) Prerequisite: ITDF 2320, ITDF 2325, and ITDF 2330.
ITNW 1325 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies (11.1002) (3-‐1) 3 hours
Instruction in networking technologies and their
implementation. Topics include the OSI reference model, network protocols, transmission media, and networking hardware and software. (2, 3, 5, 6) Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: ITSC 1401.
ITNW 1351 Fundamentals of Wireless LANS (11.1002) (3-‐1) 3 hours
Design, plan, implement, operate, and troubleshoot Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs). Includes WLAN design, installation, and configuration; and WLAN security issues and vendor interoperability strategies. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 6) Prerequisite: ITNW 1325. ITNW 1380 Cooperative Education – Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
(1-‐20) (11.10901) 3 hours
Career-‐related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized
agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (ICOs 1, 2, 4, 5, 6) Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.
ITNW 1454 Implementing and Supporting Servers (11.0901) (3-‐3) 4 hours
Implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate servers in a networked
computing environment. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 6) Prerequisite: ITNW 1325.
ITNW 2313 Networking Hardware (11.0901) (3-‐0) 3 hours
Exploration of hardware devices including cables, servers, and workstations; network connectivity devices and uninterruptible power supplies. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 6) Prerequisite: ITNW 1325.
ITNW 2421 Networking with TCP/IP (11.0901) (3-‐3) 4 hours
Set up, configure, use, and support Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on networking operating systems. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 6)Prerequisite: ITNW 1454.
ITSC 1307 UNIX Operating System I (11.0101) (2-‐3) 3 hours
Introduction of the UNIX operating system including multi-‐ user concepts, terminal emulation, use of system editor, basic UNIX commands, and writing script files. Includes introductory system management concepts. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 6) Prerequisite: ITSC 1401. ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware
(47.0104) (3-‐1) 3 hours
Current personal computer hardware including assembly, upgrading, setup, configuration, and troubleshooting. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 6) Prerequisite: ITSC 1401.
ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computer (11.0101) (3-‐3) 4 hours
Overview of computer information systems. Introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, and human resources. Keyboarding proficiency is highly
recommended. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3) Prerequisite: None.
ITSC 2339 Personal Computer Help Desk Support (11.0101) (3-‐0) 3 hours
Diagnosis and solution of user hardware and software related problems with on-‐the-‐job and/or simulated projects. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) Prerequisite: ITSC 1401. ITSC 2381 Cooperative Education – Computer and Information Sciences, General
(1-‐20) (11.0101) 3 hours
Career-‐related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized
agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (ICOs 1, 4, 5, 6) Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.
ITSW 1301 Introduction to Word Processing (11.0602) (3-‐ 1) 3 hours
An overview of the production of documents, tables, and graphics. Keyboarding proficiency is highly recommended. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 6) Prerequisite: None. ITSW 1304 Introduction to Spreadsheets
(11.0301) (3-‐1) 3 hours
Instruction in the concepts, procedures, and application of electronic spreadsheets. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 6) Prerequisites: ITSC 1401.
ITSW 1307 Introduction to Database (11.0802) (3-‐1) 3 hours
Introduction to database theory and the practical applications of a database. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) Prerequisite: None.
ITSY 1342 Information Technology Security (11.1003) (3-‐1) 3 hours
Instruction in security for network hardware, software, and data, including physical security; backup procedures; relevant tools; encryption; and protection from viruses. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 6) Prerequisite: ITNW 1325 and ITSC 1401.
ITSY 2301 Firewalls and Network Security (11.1003) (3-‐1) 3 hours
Identify elements of firewall design, types of security threats and responses to security attacks. Use best practices to design implement, and monitor a network security plan. Examine security incident postmortem reporting and ongoing network security activities. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 6) Prerequisite: ITSY 1342. ITSY 2330 Intrusion Detection
(11.01003) (3-‐1) 3 hours
Computer information systems security monitoring, intrusion detection, and crisis management. Includes alarm management, signature configuration, sensor configuration, and troubleshooting components. Emphasizes identifying, resolving, and documenting network crises and activating the response team. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 6) Prerequisite: ITSY 2301. ITSY 2342 Incident Response & Handling
(11.1003) (3-‐1) 3 hours
In-‐depth coverage of incident response and incident handling, including, identifying sources of attacks and security breaches; analyzing security logs; recovering the system to normal; performing postmortem analysis; and implementing and modifying security measures. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 6) Prerequisite: ITSY 2301.
