Course Student Learning Outcomes

Computer Science

CSC 101- Introduction to Computer Science

Implement the steps involved in the design, development, compile, execute, debug and software application projects in Python.
Utilize pseudocode, flowchart and algorithm to develop, test and debug a program.
Define how to use variables, constants, user-defined functions and procedures.
Identify and distinguish between sequential processing, repetition processing, and selection processing in Python programming.
Give an effective presentation to communicate aspects of program development.

CSC 111- Introduction to Generative AI

CSC 151- Programming I

Develop effective, logical algorithms and implement in cleanly-compiled C++ programs.
Identify and distinguish control structures between sequential processing, repetition, processing, and selection processing in C++ program.
Define and identify the use of input and output stream in C++.
Declare and manipulate arrays, pointers and dynamic memory allocation in C++.

CSC 156- Operating Systems Basic and Security

Compare and contrast Linux and Windows operating systems.
Explain the function of the Linux File-system Hierarchy standard.
Identify and use standard Linux commands and utilities.
Define and change Linux file and directory permissions.
describe the purpose and nature of shell script, create and execute basic shell script.
Collaborate on a team project and present in a professional manner.

CSC 170- Digital Forensics I

Discuss the legal and ethical issues related to the acquisition and analysis of digital evidence, particularly as it relates to evidentiary and constitutional requirements.
Properly conduct a digital forensic investigation.
Describe a variety of digital forensic analysis tools
Write reports and prepare digital evidence to assure admissibility in court.
Set up a digital forensics lab.

CSC 188- Introduction to Computer Security

Identify security levels, access control models and compartments, as well as typical software, system vulnerabilities and their root causes.
Describe and apply basic security policies, analysis tools and techniques.
Define and describe security requirements, secure software development lifecycle, proper patching and updating process.
Describe and apply basic network security controls such as firewalls and intrusion Detection Systems.
Define the threat modeling process, mitigation strategies and enumerate a few typical threat models.

CSC 202- Computer Organization/Assembly Language

Describe major components of computer processor architecture and representation of data in memory.
Implement arithmetic, comparison, branching, repetition, I/O, and bit operations and procedures in assembly language programs.
Convert numbers between decimal, binary, octal, and hexadecimal representations, and represent negative numbers using common formats.
Apply digital logic components including gates, circuits, flip-flops, and a finite state machine.

CSC 252- Programming II

Develop algorithms through the interpreted and executable program in JAVA.
Define and identify the fundamental knowledge about object-oriented programming.
Declare and describe the concepts of abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism.
Demonstrate employability skills through the development of programming projects.

CSC 255- Programming III

Apply Object Oriented Design and Programming concepts to program development using Java and C++, including encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, data abstraction.
Distinguish between and implement abstract classes, concrete classes and interfaces.
Implement exception handling, event handlers, multithreading, and the use of advanced GUI components.
Describe the differences and similarities between the Java and C++ programming languages.

CSC 258- Data Structures

Describe, implement and recognize data structures including stacks, queues, linked lists, trees and graphs.
Describe, implement and recognize algorithms, including sorting, searching, and the use of hash functions.
Analyze the use of different data structures and algorithm performance.
Design and write large multi-module, multi-level programs that implement data structures directly.

CSC 272- Digital Forensics II

CSC 273- Digital Forensics III

Students will become proficient with Access Data Mobile Phone Examiner.
Students will be able to describe how to investigate e-mail crimes and violations.
Students will be able to explain the basic concepts of handhelds device forensics
Students will be able to explain the basic concepts of mobile device forensics
Students will be able to describe procedures for acquiring data from cell phones and mobile devices.
Students will learn how to communicate effectively through verbal presentations and written reports.
Students will be offered the opportunity to sit for the Access Data MPE certification exam.
Students will be introduced to tools such as network sniffers and packet capture software

CSC 289- Secure Programming

Describe major secure software development principles such as simplicity, minimization, and fail safe design.
Develop an implement the secure software lifecycle.
Describe and define typical software flaws, vulnerabilities, and unsafe standard library functions.
Perform sufficient testing procedures and vulnerabilities analysis.

CSC 290- Information Assurance

Describe and implement basic cryptographic primitives and information security concepts.
Develop and configure basic data protection and obfuscation methods.
Describe and deploy asset identification, risk management techniques and various authentication techniques.
Describe compliance requirements and verification and develop proper incident response procedures.