40000

CST 40000 INFORMATION FORENSICS (4)

A study of detection techniques to fight cyber-crime.  This course combines business acumen and technology skills for recognizing and mitigating vulnerabilities. Students will address methods to properly conduct a computer and/or network forensics investigation including digital evidence collection and evaluation and legal issues involved in network forensics.  Technical topics covered include detailed analysis of hard disks, files systems (including FAT, NTFS and EXT) and removable storage media, mechanisms for detecting hidden information, and the hands-on use of powerful forensic analysis tools.

Prerequisites

ITS 30044

Cross Listed Courses

DST 40000

CST 45566 ADVANCED PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES (4)

The purpose of this course is to study the required concepts and techniques to write high-quality code using the object-oriented programming environment approach. The course covers GUI development, coding, decision-making, control structures, and modular design. Advanced topics include class creation and usage, exception handling, accessing databases, and creating web and console applications. 

Prerequisites

CST 35566

Cross Listed Courses

ITS 45566

CST 45650 DATA PROTECTION (4)

Students will examine cryptography concepts and available data protection solutions, Privacy and security regulations that enable the organization to manage its assets more efficiently are explored. Cloud security technologies, project management processes, and security methodologies are covered.  

Prerequisites

ITS 20263

CST 46540 GAME DEVELOPMENT ENGINE (4)

Students will learn to understand, modify, and develop game engines by focusing on the technical details and the developments artistic consequences. A Game Development Engine consists of reusable runtime and asset pipelining code. Students will also learn how game engines handle content creation, providing or integrating with authoring tools for sound, images, scripts, and other content to ease the process of creating high-fidelity games.

Prerequisites

ART/CST 37640

CST 47003 ETHICAL HACKING AND INSTRUSION DETECTION (4)

Course explores penetration-testing tools and techniques used to protect computer and cyber security.  Topics include discovering vulnerabilities, detecting intrusion, networking security issues, and protecting data from potential intruders.

Cross Listed Courses

ITS 47003

CST 47670 GAME DEVELOPMENT: PROGRAMMING AND PRACTICE (4)

This course is a practical and conceptual introduction to game programming development. The contrast between theory and practice is a cornerstone of the course, and the student will have extensive opportunities to try out concepts and ideas. Individually or in small groups, students will design, develop, and test a 2D or 3D beta version. 

Prerequisites

CST 45566 and CST 46540

CST 48163 SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN (4)

This course is an in-depth study of the systems development life cycle. The purpose of the course is to utilize a blend of traditional development and current techniques. Systems Analyst planning includes the methodology, economic analysis, and project management. 

Cross Listed Courses

MIS 48163

CST 49090 SENIOR RESEARCH CAPSTONE DESIGN (2)

Course prepares student for the individual Senior Capstone Project. Working in a multidisciplinary setting on selected and approved design projects, student will practice design methodology, completing a project feasibility study and preliminary design, including optimization, product reliability and liability, and Computer Science application. 

CST 49100 SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT (4)

Course consists of individual or group projects undertaken in collaboration with the instructor. Students demonstrate integrated knowledge of the computer science curriculum by implementing a significant software system. 

Prerequisites

CST 49090