Computer Security & Information Assurance
Professors Michael Battig, Mich Kabay and Huw Read; Associate Professors Matthew Bovee, Jeremy Hansen, and Charles Snow; Assistant Professor Ahmed Abdeen Hamed; Lecturer Kris Rowley.
Center of Academic Excellence in Digital Forensics and Cyber Defense Education
Norwich University is one of very few academic institutions to be designated as both a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (since 2001, by the National Security Agency of the United States of America) and a Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence (since 2012, by the Defense Cyber Crime Center of the United States Air Force Office of Special Operations). These designations recognize Norwich’s significant contribution in meeting the national demand for digital-forensics and information-assurance education, developing a growing number of professionals with expertise in both areas, and ultimately contributing to the protection of the national critical information infrastructure.
Each student has an individually-assigned faculty adviser from their very first day on campus. The faculty adviser assists in the development of an individualized academic program designed to meet the student's career goals. The student and the faculty adviser work together to keep the student's program on track throughout their enrollment at Norwich. Committed to strong ties linking the classroom, the computer labs, and the real world, this program focuses extensively on the practical application of classroom work to solving real-world problems in forensics and information assurance and emphasis on professionalism and ethics in students' careers.
Instructors in this program utilize extensive real-world experiences when helping students become security professionals. Students learn to consider their fellow-employees as clients whose needs are to be heard and responded to effectively and efficiently.
The Computer Security and Information Assurance (CSIA) major provides a foundation of study in computer programming, digital forensics and information assurance, as well as in the liberal arts, mathematics, management, and the sciences. Students integrate knowledge from these disciplines to enter organizations with both practical, functional capabilities and an enterprise perspective. The curriculum of the major complies with the standards defined by the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) required by the National Information Assurance Training and Education Center (NIATEC). During their sophomore Spring, sophomore CSIA majors must choose at least one of the two available areas of specialization (called concentrations) – Forensics or Information Assurance Management (students can successfully complete both by taking a few additional courses per semester).
- The Forensics Concentration prepares graduates for practical application of current forensics theory, ethics, techniques, skills, and tools for all levels of digital-incident investigation relevant to solving policy violations and crimes. Students learn and apply foundational concepts, terminology and techniques ranging from the extraction and analysis of digital evidence, its sources and communication, to process-, system- and program-design.
- The Information Assurance (IA) Management Concentration prepares graduates to analyze requirements and implement measures to protect information confidentiality, control, integrity, authenticity, availability, and utility, and to maintain their technical and managerial competence in the face of ever-changing requirements and technology. Students integrate concepts, terminology, and techniques from information assurance, operations management, organizational psychology, and management principles for the effective development, implementation and management of IA in organizations. Students learn always to consider context, mission and organizational priorities when working on information security.
Goals:
To develop in or provide for students
- Foundational competency in liberal arts, mathematics, management, the sciences, and computer programming;
- An understanding and appreciation for the evolving nature and role of technology at all levels of society;
- An understanding of individual privacy rights and the impact of large-scale data collection and interconnected data sources;
- Multiple, differing perspectives on information security;
- Ethical decision-making principles for deciding how best to implement information assurance in all environments;
- Integrated knowledge and practical skills in digital forensics and information assurance;
- An appreciation for the organizational importance and applications of digital forensics and information assurance;
- Advanced specialization in the theory, practice, and application, of digital forensics or information-assurance management;
- Preparation to participate effectively with computer-security professionals in multiple environments, such as industry, government, military, and academia;
- A multidisciplinary perspective coupled with the commitment to integrate human factors for success in defending information resources; and,
- Readiness for continuing, perpetual education in a constantly changing field.
Outcomes:
Upon graduation successful students will competently demonstrate:
- Clear and effective communication of the fundamentals of computers, computer science, computer security, and information assurance;
- Facility in at least one programming language and a basic knowledge of at least one other;
- Ability to identify and discuss the fundamental hardware and software architecture of computer systems;
- Application of fundamental theory and practice of digital forensics, digital-incident investigation, and information assurance;
- Professional-level knowledge regarding cyber-law and cyber-crime, including: identifying and classifying cyber-crimes; the motivations of cyber-criminals; seizure and handling of computer-related evidence; admissibility of digital-incident evidence in courts of law; preparing and delivering professional testimony; and the key regulations and laws regarding cyber-crimes of varying types and jurisdictions;
- Ethical, responsible conduct, both personal and professional, in their computer-security and information-assurance practices consistent with the highest professional standards of the field; and
- Depth of knowledge and application of the concepts, terminology and techniques of their chosen concentration area.
Careers for this Major:
The CSIA curriculum provides a balanced foundation of both information assurance and digital forensics. The Information Assurance Management concentration emphasizes upper-level coursework associated with implementation, management and support of corporate networks, information, and cyber defense programs. The Forensics concentration emphasizes upper-level coursework on the skills, practices and policies of digital forensics and cyber-investigation. Norwich students can specialize in both areas. All organizations need professionals with either skill set. However, there is a tendency for IA Management to be more oriented toward careers with for-profit commercial and non-profit public organizations, and for Forensics to be more oriented toward careers with federal, state, and local government agencies. Students' elective course choices further widen the career opportunities open to them. Potential careers include:
- Computer Network Defense
- Counterintelligence
- Counter-Terrorism
- Cyber-Crime Investigation & Analysis
- Cyber-Forensics Investigation
- Cyber-Incident Analysis & Response
- Cyber-Intelligence
- Cyber-Security
- Cyber-Warfare and National Security
- Information Systems/Technology Management
- Malware Analysis
- Penetration Testing
- Threat Analysis
- Law Enforcement (federal, state, tribal, local)
- Legal Studies and Practice of Law as attorneys
Computer Security & Information Assurance (B.S.) – Curriculum Map 2020-2021 Catalog
Students must declare either the Forensics Concentration, the Information Assurance Management Concentration, or both no later than the end of their sophomore year. See requirements below.
| Freshman | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Cr. | Comp. | Spring | Cr. | Comp. |
| CS 100 Foundations of Computer Science and Information Assurance 1 | 3 | CS 142 Introduction to Python Programming | 3 | ||
| CS 111 Personal & Professional Cyber Safety | 1 | EN 102 Composition and Literature II | 3 | ||
| EN 101 Composition and Literature I | 3 | General Education History | 3 | ||
| MA 107 Precalculus Mathematics 1 | 4 | General Education Leadership | 1-3 | ||
| General Education Arts & Humanities | 3 | PY 211 Introduction to Psychology (General Education Social Science) | 3 | ||
| Fall Semester Total Cr.: | 14 | Spring Semester Total Cr.: | 13-15 | ||
| Sophomore | |||||
| Fall | Cr. | Comp. | Spring | Cr. | Comp. |
| CS 140 Programming and Computing 1 | 4 | CS 228 Introduction to Data Structures | 3 | ||
| IA 241 Cyberlaw and Cybercrime | 3 | CS 260 Data Communications and Networks | 3 | ||
| MA 240 Introduction to Number Theory and Cryptology (General Education Math) | 3 | EN 112 Public Speaking | 3 | ||
| MG 341 Business Law I (General Education Ethics) | 3 | MA 318 Cryptology (General Education Math) | 3 | ||
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | ||
| Fall Semester Total Cr.: | 16 | Spring Semester Total Cr.: | 15 | ||
| Junior | |||||
| Fall | Cr. | Comp. | Spring | Cr. | Comp. |
| CS 212 Assembly Language & Reverse Engineering | 3 | CS 240 Database Management | 3 | ||
| DF 242 Computer Forensics I | 4 | CS 301 Software Engineering | 3 | ||
| IA 340 Introduction to Information Assurance | 3 | IA 342 Management of Information Assurance | 3 | ||
| Concentration Elective 1 | 3 | Concentration Elective 1 | 3 | ||
| Free Elective | 3 | Concentration Elective 1 | 3 | ||
| Fall Semester Total Cr.: | 16 | Spring Semester Total Cr.: | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||||
| Fall | Cr. | Comp. | Spring | Cr. | Comp. |
| IA 455 Contemporary Issues in Information Assurance | 3 | IA 456 Cyber Defense Practicum (Capstone) | 3 | ||
| QM 213 Business and Economic Statistics I or MA 232 Elementary Statistics | 3 | Concentration Elective 1 | 3 | ||
| Concentration Elective 1 | 3 | Concentration Elective 1 | 3 | ||
| General Education Literature | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | ||
| General Education Lab Science | 4 | General Education Lab Science | 4 | ||
| Fall Semester Total Cr.: | 16 | Spring Semester Total Cr.: | 16 | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS FOR THIS MAJOR: 121-123 | |||||
| 1 | Must earn a grade of “C” or higher |
| 2 | Enrollment requires a math placement exam (MPE) score of 2. Students scoring below 2 must successfully complete the appropriate necessary prerequisite math courses first. With a math placement score of 3 a free elective may be substituted for the MA 107 requirement credit hours. |
Concentrations
Forensics Concentration 2020-2021 Catalog
All courses used to fulfill a concentration must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
| Required Courses | ||
| DF 311 | Network Forensics | 3 |
| DF 312 | Malware Forensics | 3 |
| DF 411 | Cyber Investigation | 3 |
| DF 425 | Advanced Digital Forensics | 3 |
| Elective Courses - Choose six (6) non-duplicate credit hours from the following courses: | ||
| CS 221 | GUI Programming | 3 |
| CS 250 | Virtual Systems Administration | 3 |
| CS 270 | Operating Systems & Parallelism | 3 |
| CS 280 Intro to Data Science | 3 | |
| CS 290 Contemporary Data Visualization | 3 | |
| CS 305 Advanced Data Science | 3 | |
| CS 315 Intro to Data & Web Mining | 3 | |
| CS 330 | Ethics in Computing and Technology | 3 |
| CS 406 | Special Topics in Computer Science 1 | 1-4 |
| CS 407 | Politics of Cyberspace | 3 |
| CS 410 | Computing Internship 1,2,3 | 1-6 |
| CS 437 Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence | 3 | |
| IA 360 | Network Security | 3 |
| MG 309 | Management of Organizations | 3 |
| MG 346 | Business Law II | 3 |
| MG 351 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| PY 234 | Forensic Psychology | 3 |
| Total Cr. | 18 | |
| 1 | May be taken more than once for credit by approval, contingent on different Topic titles |
| 2 | Maximum of 18 credits allowed |
| 3 | Earned internship credit may be applied to not more than two required CS/CSIA major technical/concentration electives |
Information Assurance Management Concentration 2020-2021 Catalog
All courses used to fulfill a concentration must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
| Required Courses | ||
| CS 270 | Operating Systems & Parallelism | 3 |
| IA 360 | Network Security | 3 |
| MG 309 | Management of Organizations | 3 |
| MG 351 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Elective Courses - Choose six (6) non-duplicate credit hours from the following courses: | ||
| CS 221 | GUI Programming | 3 |
| CS 250 | Virtual Systems Administration | 3 |
| CS 280 Intro to Data Science | 3 | |
| CS 290 Contemporary Data Visualization | 3 | |
| CS 305 Advanced Data Science | 3 | |
| CS 315 Intro to Data & Web Mining | 3 | |
| CS 330 | Ethics in Computing and Technology | 3 |
| CS 406 | Special Topics in Computer Science 1 | 1-4 |
| CS 407 | Politics of Cyberspace | 3 |
| CS 410 | Computing Internship 1,2,3 | 1-6 |
| CS 437 Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence | 3 | |
| DF 311 | Network Forensics | 3 |
| DF 312 | Malware Forensics | 3 |
| DF 411 | Cyber Investigation | 3 |
| DF 425 | Advanced Digital Forensics | 3 |
| MG 346 | Business Law II | 3 |
| PY 234 | Forensic Psychology | 3 |
| Total Cr. | 18 | |
| 1 | May be taken more than once for credit by approval, contingent on different Topic titles |
| 2 | Maximum 18 credits allowed |
| 3 | Earned internship credit may be applied to not more than two required CS/CSIA major technical/concentration electives |
Computer Science Courses
CS 100 Foundations of Computer Science and Information Assurance 3 Cr.
This survey of computing and information assurance fundamentals is required for computer science and information assurance majors. The course focuses on learning to use key concepts and terminology in information technology, computer science, networking, and information security. Discussions regarding computing ethics, safety, and professionalism are included throughout. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisites: Open to Computer Science or Computer Security & Information Assurance majors; others by permission. (Fall, Spring).
CS 111 Personal & Professional Cyber Safety 1 Cr.
An introductory, self-paced, instructor-facilitated, online individual study course recommended for freshmen, or any student wanting to use computers, email, and social media safely. Topics include: information attributes to be protected by information security; reducing identity theft risk; preventing disasters by keeping adequate backups; preventing malware attacks; enabling firewalls; using strong authentication; resisting phishing and advance-fee frauds; rejecting telephone frauds; analyzing and resisting false rumors; using email effectively and professionally; avoiding embarrassment by controlling information-sharing; avoiding violations of anti-hacking and anti-piracy laws; and, avoiding accidental plagiarism. 1 lecture hour. (Fall, Spring).
CS 120 Business Applications & Problem Solving Techniques 3 Cr.
An introductory course in management information processing. The course explores the most important aspects of information systems with specific emphasis on business applications, practical usage, and current information. The student will obtain skills in word processing, spreadsheet analysis, and presentation tools using professional software packages. Structured problem-solving techniques will be emphasized throughout the course. Practical implementation projects and case studies will be used to reinforce topics such as computer, academic, and professional ethics for an information-based society. Prerequisite: Closed to Computer Science or Computer Security & Information Assurance majors. (Fall, Spring).
CS 140 Programming and Computing 4 Cr.
An introduction to fundamental computing concepts and programming, designed for students with little programming background. The course uses a high-level language and emphasizes object-oriented design and implementation techniques. Good software engineering practice and language-specific concepts are introduced by means of programming projects that illustrate the importance of software quality attributes. This course serves as the basis for more advanced programming classes. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in CS 100. (Fall, Spring).
CS 142 Introduction to Python Programming 3 Cr.
CS 188 No Norwich Equivalent 6 Cr.
CS 1XX Computer Science Elective 1-6 Cr.
This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
CS 212 Assembly Language & Reverse Engineering 3 Cr.
An introduction to assembly language and reverse engineering, including relationship among machine language, assemblers, disassemblers, compilers, and interpreters. This courses provides requisite skills for computer forensics, malware analysis, and cryptology. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CS 140. (Spring).
CS 221 GUI Programming 3 Cr.
A study of the design and implementation of the graphical user interface. The course will present fundamentals of usability and human factors in GUI design. One or more of the following will be studied and implemented in a student project: Visual Basic programming, Web programming, GUI code generators. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in CS 140. (Occasionally).
CS 228 Introduction to Data Structures 3 Cr.
An introduction to the basic concepts of algorithm analysis, data representation, and the techniques used to operate on the data. Topics include searching, sorting, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, hash tables, graphs. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: C or higher in CS 140. (Fall).
CS 240 Database Management 3 Cr.
A study of the concepts and structures necessary to design and implement a database management system. Various data models will be examined and related to specific examples of database management systems including Structured Query Language (SQL). Techniques of system design, system implementation, data security, performance, and usability will be examined. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in CS 140. (Spring).
CS 250 Virtual Systems Administration 3 Cr.
This course includes a combination of classroom lecture on network and virtualization theory as well as a variety of hands on exercises to provide students with an understanding of how to configure and manage a VMware ESX environment. Students will also learn how to carry out administration tasks specific to the day-to-day operations of the NUCAC-DF. Some of these tasks will include how to build and maintain classroom environments, understanding requirements given by professors and instructors for classrooms, and overall maintenance of the systems in the Center for Advanced Computing and Digital Forensics. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: instructor permission. (Occasionally).
CS 260 Data Communications and Networks 3 Cr.
An introductory study in fundamental concepts of computer networks and data communication including a survey of major protocols, standards, and architectures. Students use concepts and terminology of data communications effectively in describing how software applications and network services communicate with one another. Students read and analyze network traces to monitor communications, diagnose issues, and evaluate protocols. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: C or higher in CS 140. (Spring).
CS 270 Operating Systems & Parallelism 3 Cr.
An introduction to the theory and structure of modern operating systems, including hardware abstraction, process management, memory management, system performance, and security. Specific attention to multi-threaded processing, semaphores, locking and interprocess communication. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisites: C or higher in CS 140. (Spring).
CS 280 Introduction to Data Science 3 Cr.
CS 288 No Norwich Equivalent 6 Cr.
CS 290 Contemporary Data Visualization 3 Cr.
CS 299 Pilot Course 3 Cr.
CS 2XX Computer Science Elective 6 Cr.
This course is used for transfer when no equivalent for a Norwich course exists.
CS 300 Management Information Systems 3 Cr.
This course provides an overview of information systems, their role in organizations, and the relationship of information systems to the objectives and structure of an organization. Management of software projects, decision making with regard to systems development, and organizational roles with regard to information systems is also discussed. Prerequisite: not open to Computer Science or Computer Security & Information Assurance majors. (Fall, Spring).
CS 301 Software Engineering 3 Cr.
An in-depth introduction to the software development life cycle, the techniques of information analysis, testing, and the logical specification of software. Particular attention to project management, documentation, and interpersonal communication. Utilizing industry-standard methods, the student progresses through the phases of specification, design, implementation, and testing of information systems. Object-oriented design techniques are used to design new logical and new physical systems for business-related problems. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in CS 140.
CS 305 Advanced Data Science 3 Cr.
CS 315 Intro to Data & Web Mining 3 Cr.
CS 323 Surveillance and Privacy in Germany 3 Cr.
An introduction to and comparison between legal, social, historical, political, and technical issues surrounding surveillance and privacy in Germany and the United States. In addition to surveillance and privacy, students research, analyze, and discuss issues of transparency, free speech, democratic dissent, social control, corporate and governmental power, and political parties. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in CS 100. (Summer).
CS 330 Ethics in Computing and Technology 3 Cr.
The course examines ethical dilemmas resulting from current technological trends, as well as the ethical standards and creeds of a variety of organizations (e.g., Association for Computing Machinery). Students learn to evaluate case studies from an ethical perspective. Students are expected to conduct literature surveys, produce bibliographies, write literature reviews, and present oral summaries of research as well as offer critical evaluation of writings related to ethics and technology. (Occasionally).
CS 388 No Norwich Equivalent 6 Cr.
CS 399 Pilot course 3 Cr.
A course is permitted to run as a pilot, without seeking faculty approval for one academic year. The section will include the title of the course. A student will not earn credit for a pilot course and the course when approved as its own course.
CS 3XX Computer Science Elective 6 Cr.
This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
CS 406 Special Topics in Computer Science 1-4 Cr.
A study of topics chosen from areas of current interest that are not offered as part of the permanent curriculum. Topics are chosen by instructors on a semester-by semester basis. Students may take the course more than once provided each semester taken covers a substantively different topic. 3 Lecture hours. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. (Occasionally).
CS 407 Politics of Cyberspace 3 Cr.
This course explores the interrelations of modern computing and communications technology with politics, power, news, privacy, crime, and creativity. The course assumes only a rudimentary familiarity with the basic concepts and terminology of modern Internet usage and computing and is not a technology-focused course. Prerequisite: Sophomore 2 status or higher. (Fall, Spring).
CS 410 Computing Internship 1-6 Cr.
Written academic products are required. A supervisor within the sponsoring organization must provide a written description of the internship beforehand, and a final performance evaluation of the student. Students may take the course more than once, up to a maximum of 18 hours earned credit, provided each semester taken covers a substantively different topic. Earned internship credit may be applied to not more than two required CS/CSIA major technical/concentration electives. Prerequisites: Junior status or higher; good academic standing; faculty approval and CS/CSIA Chair or Director approval. (Fall, Spring).
CS 420 Computer Science capstone I 3 Cr.
A two-semester course sequence normally taken in the Senior year. Based on the subject matter mastered during their previous coursework, students (individually or in a group) identify a current topic to study in depth. As part of their studies, they develop either a working software project or produce a substantial data or hardware artifact. This course represents the first semester of a students work towards such a project. Prerequisites: Junior status or higher; Computer Science major. (Fall).
CS 421 Computer Science capstone II 3 Cr.
As the second semester of the two-course capstone sequence, this course serves as a continuation of CS 420. Prerequisite: CS 420. (Spring).
CS 430 Computer Science Undergraduate Thesis I 3 Cr.
The computer science undergraduate thesis is a two-semester course sequence normally taken in the Senior year. The course introduces students to the breadth of tasks involved in independent research, including library work, problem formulation, experimentation, and writing and speaking. Based on the subject matter mastered during previous coursework, students (individually or in a group) identify a current topic to study in depth. Students produce an original research paper. This course represents the first semester of a student’s work towards such a project. Prerequisites: Junior standing or higher, Computer Science major. (Fall).
CS 431 Computer Science Undergraduate Thesis II 3 Cr.
The second semester of the two-course thesis sequence. Prerequisite: CS 430. (Spring).
CS 437 Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence 3 Cr.
CS 488 No Norwich Equivalent 6 Cr.
CS 4XX Computer Science Elective 4 Cr.
This course is used for transfer when no equivalent for a Norwich course exists.
Digital Forensics Courses
DF 188 No Norwich Equivalent 6 Cr.
DF 242 Computer Forensics I 4 Cr.
This course provides the student with an ability to perform basic forensic techniques and use appropriate media analysis software. Knowledge of the security, structure and protocols of network operating systems and devices are covered as students learn to gather evidence in a networked environment and to image and restore evidence properly without destroying its value. Students learn and practice gaining evidence from a computer system while maintaining its integrity and a solid chain of custody. Within the laboratory, students gain hands-on experience in the use of current investigative tools. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Cross-listed as CJ 442. Prerequisites: CJ 341 or IA 241; grade of C or higher in CS 140. (Fall, Spring).
DF 288 No Norwich Equivalent 6 Cr.
DF 299 Pilot Course 3 Cr.
DF 311 Network Forensics 3 Cr.
Introduces digital forensic concepts and practices on local area networks, wide area networks and large scale networks such as the Internet. Lectures include topics based on table of contents in (Davidoff and Ham 2012) such as investigative techniques, and how to conduct an investigation, manage evidence and follow a cyber-trail. A large part of the course involves demonstrations and hands-on labs, including: use of network forensic tools such as packet monitors, security information and event managers (SIEMs), tracers, and other tools useful for analyzing events. Many of the labs involve analysis of packet captures of both actual attacks and theoretical malfeasance by offenders. Students have a final lab exercise instead of a final exam and are expected to research and present a final project. Prerequisite: CS 260. (Fall).
DF 312 Malware Forensics 3 Cr.
This predominantly laboratory-based course is an introduction to malware forensics including both static and dynamic analysis. Students study profiling, malware behavior, behavior of malware on computer networks, anti-reversing and anti-debugging techniques, and packers. Prerequisites: CS 212, DF 242. (Spring).
DF 388 No Norwich Equivalent 6 Cr.
DF 395 Cyber Criminalistics 3 Cr.
This survey course uses lecture, case studies and hands-on lab exercises in digital investigation and cyber forensics to introduce students to the investigation and analysis of cybercrime and cyber criminals. Topics include: cybercrime typology, cyber-criminal profiling, network tracking, introduction to the tools of the cyber- criminalist, techniques of cybercrime scene assessment, digital evidence management and analyzing the forensic remnants of a cyber event. During the course of the laboratory exercises, students create a personal lab notebook recording their lab exercises and manage evidence including maintaining a proper chain of custody. Prerequisites: Criminal Justice major at Sophomore 2 standing or higher. (Fall, Spring).
DF 411 Cyber Investigation 3 Cr.
An introduction to cyber investigation, including elements of cybercrime, cyberwarfare and cyberterrorism. The course examines investigative techniques for cyber-investigators, case studies of representative cybercrimes and cyber warfare incidents, some cyber investigation tools and expert witnessing. The course builds up to a mock trial where students act as a cyber-investigation task force on an actual case of cybercrime. This is a course that incorporates extensive reading as well as hands-on lab exercises. Prerequisites: DF 242; Computer Science or Computer Security & Information Assurance major at Sophomore 2 standing or higher. (Fall).
DF 425 Advanced Digital Forensics 3 Cr.
Students combine concepts learned through prerequisite digital forensics classes and apply that knowledge to new and emerging technological threats and challenges. Content is taught via lecture, and extensive hands-on and research-based application of knowledge to recover and analyze evidence from a range of disparate devices and contexts including: mobile phones analysis and tools; anti-forensic techniques; Internet of Things (IoT) sources; Cloud/online based sources; and, embedded systems and devices. Particular reference will be made throughout the class to existing relevant legal and ethical frameworks. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisites: DF 242, DF 311. (Spring).
DF 488 No Norwich Equivalent 6 Cr.
DF 4XX Advanced Forensics 3 Cr.
This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
Information Assurance Courses
IA 188 No Norwich Equivalent 6 Cr.
IA 241 Cyberlaw and Cybercrime 3 Cr.
This course includes extensive discussion of the legal constraints, both civil and criminal, that underlie acceptable behavior using computers and networks today. 3 lecture hours. Cross-listed with CJ 341; not permitted to earn credit for both IA 241 and CJ 341. Prerequisite: Freshmen 2 status or higher. (Fall).
IA 288 No Norwich Equivalent 6 Cr.
IA 340 Introduction to Information Assurance 3 Cr.
This course introduces the foundations of information assurance, with focus on concepts and terminology used in describing, analyzing, and implementing information security. Topics include the history and mission of information assurance, history of computer crime, modern and historical cryptology, information warfare, penetrating computer systems and networks, malware, social engineering, spam, phishing, physical and facilities security, network security, identification and authentication, securing stored data, data backups and archives, patch management, and protecting digital rights. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: CS 140 with grade of C or higher. (Fall).
IA 342 Management of Information Assurance 3 Cr.
This course focuses on management of the information assurance process. Topics include human factors in reducing security breaches, security incident detection and response, remediation, management's role in information assurance, and other considerations in framing and implementing information assurance policies. The final section reviews current topics of particular interest and activity in the field of information assurance. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: CS 140 with a grade of C or higher. (Spring).
IA 360 Network Security 3 Cr.
This course focuses on the concepts, terminology and practice of network security. Topics include the fundamental goals of network security and practical applications of wired and wireless network security techniques such as applications of cryptology in network protocols, authentication, access control, network security devices such as firewalls and intrusion detection and prevention systems, incident response, log analysis, honeypots and honeynets. 3 lecure hours. Prerequisite: CS 260. (Spring).
IA 388 No Norwich Equivalent 6 Cr.
IA 455 Contemporary Issues in Information Assurance 3 Cr.
A capstone seminar for Computer Security and Information Assurance majors which will vary every term in accordance with the current issues of the time. Students work with the instructor as they explore today's issues and trends in preparation of a thesis or project. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, research and evaluation of current issues. A comprehensive computer security exam is included in this course. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisites: IA 340, IA 342; Computer Security & Information Assurance majors; Junior 2 status or higher. (Fall).
IA 456 Cyber Defense Practicum 3 Cr.
This course provides practical application of the concepts learned over the course of the CSIA program. This is the technical capstone for the program and is a required course. The class is divided into three teams. Each team rotates through red (attack), blue (defend) and white (monitor/analyze) cells over the semester. Network attack analysis, intrusion detection systems and the use of network forensics in attaché analysis and defense are covered. Several open source and commercial tools during the class are used. Scenarios on a variation of the virtual network are ran. Blue teams harden the devices on the network to resist attack and are scored on how successful they are. Red teams develop a suite of attacks that allow completion of the scenario and are scored on the completeness of attack preparations. White teams analyze the red attacks and the blue responses and present analysis to the class at the close of the exercise. The scenario changes slightly for the iterations presented. 3 lab hours. Prerequisites: IA 340, and IA 360 or DF 311. (Spring).
IA 488 No Norwich Equivalent 6 Cr.
Management and Marketing Courses
MG 098 Junior Career Conference 1 Cr.
This third year seminar focuses on evolving career decisions for Business & Management majors. Guest faculty are drawn from University Board of faculty members and associates with extensive real-world business acumen. Students will experience developing skills to prepare for entering the global workplace in their chosen fields and professions. 1 lecture hour.
MG 099 Senior Career Conference 1 Cr.
This fourth year seminar focuses on evolving career decisions for Business & Management majors. Guest faculty are drawn from University Board of Fellows members and associates with extensive real-world business acumen. Students will hone and finalize skills to prepare for entering the global workplace in their chosen fields and professions. 1 lecture hour.
MG 101 Introduction to Business 3 Cr.
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the world of business. Students will learn about business organization and ownership and will survey union management relations, marketing, accounting, finance, international business, the legal environment, and the stock market. The course is designed to explore the relationship between social responsibility and profits in our free enterprise system. Prerequisite: Freshman standing only.
MG 188 No Norwich Equivalent 6 Cr.
MG 1XX Management Transfer Elective 3 Cr.
This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
MG 224 Principles of Entrepreneurship 3 Cr.
This course provides an introduction to the creative and innovative managerial practices of successful entrepreneurship. This course reviews the significant economic and social contributions entrepreneurs provide to society, the intense lifestyle commitment, and the skills necessary for entrepreneurial success. This course provides an overview of the entrepreneurial process. Prerequisites: Not open to freshmen students.
MG 230 Personal Financial Literacy 3 Cr.
Students apply theoretical knowledge to consumer-oriented issues in the financial planning of the sort which must be addressed in an attempt to achieve a chosen lifestyle. The course is intended for a general audience. No prior knowledge of accounting, economics or finance is required. 3 lecture hours.
MG 261 Leadership in Coaching 3 Cr.
This course engages students in both learning about the journey of leadership as well as practicing that journey together. The course explores the philosophy and practice of leadership across many disciplines. It focuses on training students in over one dozen nuanced elements of leadership and culminates in guiding students, through a goal-setting exercise, to an understanding of how to use their leadership skills to develop and implement a plan of action in virtually any type of organization. The course is intended for general audiences. No prior knowledge of coaching or athletics is required. This course does not satisfy the General Education Leadership requirement. 3 lecture hours.
MG 288 No Norwich Equivalent 6 Cr.
MG 299 Topics: 4 Cr.
Selected topics in Management.
MG 2XX Management Transfer Elective 3 Cr.
This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
MG 309 Management of Organizations 3 Cr.
A study of the functions of modern management: planning, organization, staffing, leading, and controlling. This study is applicable to the management of military, government, educational and non-profit, as well as business organizations. The ethical and social responsibilities of management and contemporary challenges such as the internationalization of organizations are integrated in all aspects of this course. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.
MG 310 Production/Operations Management 3 Cr.
Principles and applied study of the operation of manufacturing and service organizations. Managerial tools and diagnostics, decision-making, and financial management are introduced. Problems of small, medium, and large-sized businesses are studied. Prerequisites: QM 213.
MG 314 Marketing Management 3 Cr.
This course immerses the student in the strategies and processes of marketing management - market analysis, segmentation, targeting and positioning, and the implementation and evaluation of marketing plans. When the student has completed this course they will understand how a marketing plan is developed and have the skills necessary to identify, analyze and solve marketing problems. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: EC 202 or permission of instructor.
MG 316 Sales Management 3 Cr.
This course explores sales from the perspective of the individual salesperson as well as that of the organization, addressing topics including sales basics, proper attitudes, planning, necessary skill sets, appearance, presentation and the importance of each. The course includes case studies, examinations, and in-class presentations in order to ensure that students are well prepared to enter the sales field. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: MG 101 or permission of the instructor.
MG 319 International Dimensions of Business 3 Cr.
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the basic concepts and terminology of international business, and to gain an appreciation of the differences in social, political, and economic conditions among nations and how these affect the conduct of business and trade between nations. Topics include comparative cultural, political, and economic environments, international trade theory and policy, foreign exchange and exchange rate determination, the dynamics of international business-government relationships, and corporate policy and strategy of the multinational firm. Prerequisite: EC 201 or EC 202.
MG 341 Business Law I 3 Cr.
A study of the law and legal system as they affect business. Topics include the court system, constitutional law, torts, criminal law and contracts. Students will learn how morality and social responsibility are integrated into our legal system. Students must complete an ethical standards paper in an appropriate context. Prerequisite: Freshman 2 or higher.
MG 346 Business Law II 3 Cr.
A continuation of the analysis of the legal dimension of business operations that was developed in Business Law I. Special emphasis will be given to the legal environment as it relates to the accounting student's professional certification. Topics include bankruptcy, commercial paper, secured transactions, agency, corporations, and partnerships. Prerequisite: MG 341 or permission of instructor.
MG 351 Organizational Behavior 3 Cr.
This course considers the individual, the nature of organizations, and the issues resulting from the dynamic relationship of people in organizations. The course addresses such topics as learning, personality, motivation, organization structure, leadership, ethics, communication, and change.
MG 360 Health Economics & Policy 3 Cr.
This course introduces students to principles of health economics and public policy in health and social welfare. Topics include support for public health, policy intervention in health determinants, the relationship between government regulation and market competition, the demand for healthcare, and the supply of services. This course will enable students to apply economic reasoning to the health-care challenges facing society. Prerequisite: One semester of college level mathematics or QM 213.
MG 388 No Norwich Equivalent 6 Cr.
MG 399 Pilot Course 3 Cr.
A course is permitted to run as a pilot without seeking faculty approval for one academic year. The section will include the title of the course. A student will not earn credit for a pilot course and the course when approved as its own course.
MG 3XX Management Transfer Elective 3 Cr.
This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
MG 408 Human Resources Management 3 Cr.
The management of human resources is one of the most challenging and critical aspects of contemporary organizational functions. This course addresses such issues as the nature of the American labor force, equal employment opportunity, personnel planning and staffing, compensation, employee well-being and job security, and collective bargaining. In addressing these issues attention is given to the ethical, legal, and moral questions involved. Prerequisite: MG 309 or permission of instructor.
MG 409 Organizational Leadership 3 Cr.
This course prepares students to apply leadership principles to the roles they play as managers. Students will discover more about themselves and learn more about the connection between the individual and the organization. Other topics include organizational culture, structure, group behavior, motivation, power, politics, organizational change, and workplace conflict.
MG 411 Consumer Behavior 3 Cr.
This course is designed to help the student understand the concepts of consumer behavior that provides the basis for marketing strategies. Students will gain an understanding of how consumers make decisions regarding the purchase and use of products and services and the internal and external factors that influence this process. Prerequisite: MG 314.
MG 416 Advanced Marketing 3 Cr.
In this course students will examine the key concepts and issues in developing a marketing strategy from the perspective of the corporate and SBU decision-maker. The course will take students through the process for formulating marketing strategies under various market conditions, for developing strategic and tactical marketing action plans, and how to evaluate and control a marketing plan and budget. Students undertaking this course will be required to use knowledge gained from previous marketing subjects in completing course assignments. Prerequisite: MG 314.
MG 426 Marketing Research 3 Cr.
This course explores the process and tools for data collection and analysis used to solve marketing problems. In addition, the subject addresses when marketing research is appropriate and how to define the research problem, as well as the role of marketing research in marketing decision making. This course will provide students with practical experience in the use of computer based data analysis techniques and make students aware of the biases and limitations inherent in various research methodologies. Prerequisites: QM 213, MG 314.
MG 429 Seminar in Advanced Management I 3 Cr.
A topics course addressing managerial problems in various environments. Prerequisites: MG 309, MG 310, FN 311, and MG 314.
MG 441 Integrated Marketing Communications 3 Cr.
This course will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to develop appropriate communication strategies consistent with strategic marketing principles. The role of communications in the client organization's marketing plan is emphasized. The concept of Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) for coordinating the individual communication elements of advertising, direct marketing and public relations to achieve specific marketing objectives is stressed. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite MG 314.
MG 448 Small Business Strategies 3 Cr.
A course that integrates the functional areas of management-human resources, finance, marketing, and operations they uniquely affect the small business enterprise. Case studies and lectures develop the students problem solving abilities. Prerequisites: MG 309, MG 310, FN 311, and MG 314.
MG 449 Administrative Policy and Strategy 3 Cr.
A capstone course designed to integrate the students' undergraduate studies. Case studies, collaborative assignments, writing assignments and oral presentations provide opportunities to synthesize and apply the knowledge gained from courses in the management program. Prerequisites: MG 309, MG 310, FN 311, and MG 314.
MG 450 Internship in Management 3 Cr.
The internship program is designed for students who want to apply their studies by working with a business, industry, or public agency. The student will be required to work closely with a faculty supervisor to develop and implement a structured experience tailored to the career goals of the student. Repeatable up to 6 credits. Prerequisites: Senior standing, and approval of the department chair and internship committee.
MG 488 No Norwich Equivalent 6 Cr.
MG 4XX Management Transfer Elective 3 Cr.
This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.