Electronic data is often used as evidence in court. Forensic specialists learn how to identify, preserve, and extract data from electronic devices, such as computers and smart phones. The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (IT) degree prepares students to install, manage, and maintain the computing infrastructure on which organizational systems run. The Computer Forensics and Security emphasis provides students with a solid foundation for employment by government of corporate sector to work in a computer forensics lab as a forensic analyst or in information security.
Total Program Credits: 122
General Education Requirements: | 38 Credits | ||
ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 | |
or | ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC (5) | |
ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 | |
MATH 1050 | College Algebra QL | 4 | |
or | MATH 1055 | College Algebra with Preliminaries QL (5) | |
Complete one of the following: | 3 | ||
HIST 2700 | US History to 1877 AS (3.0) | ||
and | HIST 2710 | US History since 1877 AS (3.0) | |
HIST 1700 | American Civilization AS (3.0) | ||
HIST 1740 | US Economic History AS (3.0) | ||
POLS 1000 | American Heritage SS (3.0) (recommended for Forensics emphasis) | ||
POLS 1100 | American National Government AS (3.0) | ||
Complete the following: | |||
PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 | |
HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 | |
or | EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE (2) | |
Distribution Courses: | |||
Biology Distribution | 3 | ||
Physical Science Distribution | 3 | ||
PHYS 2010 | College Physics I PP | 4 | |
and | PHYS 2015 | College Physics I Lab (fulfills Additional Biology or Physical Science Distribution) | 1 |
Fine Arts Distribution | 3 | ||
ENGL 2100 | Technical Communication HH WE | 3 | |
Social/Behavioral Science Distribution 1 | 3 | ||
Discipline Core Requirements: | 69 Credits | ||
Math Requirement: | |||
CS 2300 | Discrete Mathematical Structures I | 3 | |
STAT 2050 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 3 | |
or | MGMT 2340 | Business Statistics I | |
IT Core Requirements: | |||
INFO 1120 | Information Systems and Technology Fundamentals | 3 | |
INFO 1200 | Computer Programming I for IS IT | 3 | |
IT 1510 | Introduction to System Administration--Linux/UNIX | 3 | |
IT 1600 | Computer Architecture and Systems Software | 3 | |
INFO 2200 | Computer Programming II for IS IT | 3 | |
INFO 2410 | Database Fundamentals | 3 | |
IT 2530 | Introduction to System Administration--Windows Client | 3 | |
IT 2600 | Data Communication Fundamentals | 3 | |
or | CS 2600 | Computer Networks I (3) | |
IT 2700 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 | |
INFO 3300 | Web Systems Development | 3 | |
INFO 3430 | Systems Analysis and Design WE | 3 | |
IT 3510 | Advanced System Administration--Linux/UNIX | 3 | |
IT 3530 | Advanced System Administration--Windows Server | 3 | |
IT 3600 | Internetworking and Router Management | 3 | |
IT 3700 | Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures | 3 | |
INFO 405G | Global Ethical and Professional Perspectives in IS and IT GI WE | 3 | |
IT 4600 | Enterprise Network Architectures and Administration | 3 | |
IT 4700 | Enterprise Information Security Management | 3 | |
IT 4750 | Network Security and Operations Capstone | 3 | |
IT Application Domain Requirement: | 6 | ||
Two specified courses to provide students with knowledge of an application domain of their choice and interest. (See department advisor for list of approved courses.)2 | |||
Some possible application domains are: | |||
Accounting/IT Auditor | |||
Business | |||
Communications | |||
Computer Science | |||
Construction | |||
Criminal Justice (Choose this domain for Computer Forensics and Security emphasis) | |||
Forensics | |||
Geographic Information Systems | |||
Health professions | |||
Hospitality Management | |||
Manufacturing/Production | |||
Military Science | |||
Multimedia/Digital Media | |||
Physical Sciences | |||
Social Sciences | |||
Emphasis Requirements: | 9 Credits | ||
IT 2800 | Computer Forensic Fundamentals | 3 | |
IT 3350 | Intellectual Property and Cyber Law | 3 | |
IT 4800 | Advanced Mobile Devices Forensics | 3 | |
Emphasis Elective Requirements: | 6 Credits | ||
Complete 6 credit hours from the following: | 6 | ||
INFO 3330 | Client-Side Web Development (3) | ||
INFO 3360 | Server-Side Web Frameworks (3) | ||
INFO 3410 | Database Systems and Warehousing (3) | ||
INFO 4135 | Data Security Analytics (3) | ||
INFO 4415 | Database Security and Auditing (3) | ||
INFO 4425 | Web and Application Security (3) | ||
IT 3540 | Mac OS and Server Support (3) | ||
IT 459R | Current Topics in Information Technology (3) | ||
IT 481R | Internship (1-8) | ||
CS 3270 | Python Software Development (3) | ||
Other approved upper-division Information Technology and Information Systems courses | |||
Notes:
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Graduation Requirements:
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Semester 1 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
MATH 1050 or MATH 1055 |
College Algebra QL or College Algebra with Preliminaries QL | 4 |
CJ 1010 | Introduction to Criminal Justice SS | 3 |
INFO 1120 | Information Systems and Technology Fundamentals | 3 |
IT 1510 | Introduction to System Administration-Linux/UNIX | 3 |
Semester Total: | 16 | |
Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ENGL 2010 |
Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
Fine Arts Distribution | 3 | |
PHYS 2010 | College Physics I PP | 4 |
PHYS 2015 | College Physics I Lab | 1 |
INFO 1200 |
Computer Programming I for IS IT | 3 |
IT 1600 | Computer Architecture and Systems Software | 3 |
Semester Total: | 17 | |
Semester 3 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
MGMT 2340 |
Business Statistics I | 3 |
PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
INFO 2200 | Computer Programming II for IS IT | 3 |
INFO 2410 | Database Fundamentals | 3 |
IT 2600 | Data Communication Fundamentals | 3 |
Semester Total: | 15 | |
Semester 4 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
INFO 3300 | Web Systems Development | 3 |
IT 2530 |
Introduction to System Administration-Windows Client | 3 |
IT 2700 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 |
IT 2800 | Computer Forensic Fundamentals | 3 |
Semester Total: | 14 | |
Semester 5 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
Biology Distribution | 3 | |
ENGL 2100 | Technical Communication HH WE | 3 |
CS 2300 | Discrete Mathematical Structures I | 3 |
IT 3510 | Advanced System Administration-Linux/UNIX | 3 |
IT 3600 | Internetworking and Router Management | 3 |
Semester Total: | 15 | |
Semester 6 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
CJ 1330 | Criminal Law | 3 |
IT 3530 | Advanced System Administration-Windows Server | 3 |
IT 3700 | Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures | 3 |
IT 4600 | Enterprise Network Architectures and Administration | 3 |
Semester Total: | 15 | |
Semester 7 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
American Institutions | 3 | |
CJ 1340 | Criminal Investigations | 3 |
INFO 3430 | Systems Analysis and Design WE | 3 |
IT 3350 | Intellectual Property and Cyber Law | 3 |
IT 4700 | Enterprise Cybersecurity Management | 3 |
Semester Total: | 15 | |
Semester 8 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
INFO 405G | Global Ethical and Professional Perspectives in IS and IT GI WE | 3 |
IT 4750 | Network Security and Operations Capstone | 3 |
IT 4800 | Advanced Mobile Devices Forensics | 3 |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Semester Total: | 15 | |
Degree total: | 122 |
The Information Systems and Technology department is in the Scott M. Smith College of Engineering. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Information Systems and Technology department, visit their website.
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