CSB 3340 (LUOA), CSIS 340 (LUO): Studies in Information Security
11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 • Modified 11/07/2025
Course Description
This course introduces the basic issues and principles of information system security such as security policies, their mechanisms of implementation, means attackers use to circumvent these protections, and defenses against these attackers.
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.
Next Start Date*
January 19, 2026
LUOA Equivalent Course*
- CSB 3340: Studies in Information Security, 3 LUO credits.
Program Restrictions*
- DPL: Dual Enrollment – Certificate in Information Assurance (DUCN-DPL-D)
- DPL: Dual Enrollment – Certificate in Web Development (DUCV-DPL-D)
High School Diploma Requirements*
- Contributes .5 credits to LUOA – Fine Art/Career/Tech Ed, Fine Art/Career/Technical Ed Requirement.
Rationale
As information systems are used in more aspects of our society, the danger of malicious and criminal data usage increases. The student ought to be aware of the personal and business risks associated with computer use. It is important for the student to understand how to employ prudent safeguards against these threats.
Course Assignment
Textbook readings and lecture presentations
Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.
Discussions (6)
Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will answer questions in response to the provided prompt. The student must submit a thread of at least 250 words that completely answers the question(s) for each forum and cites at least two peer-reviewed articles. In addition to the thread, the student must also reply to at least 2 classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 100 words. The student must use complete paragraphs, use current APA formatting, and cite information that is not his/her own.
Project Assignments (2)
Each Project Assignment must follow current APA formatting guidelines. Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Each project will require at least 5 pages of content (not including title page and reference page) and at least 5 scholarly sources cited in current APA format.
Exams (2)
The Midterm and Final Exams will cover the Learn material for the assigned modules. Each exam will be open-book/open-notes, consist of 50 multiple-choice questions, and have a 1 ½ -hour time limit.
Quizzes (6)
The student will complete 6 quizzes in this course. Each quiz will cover the content from the assigned reading, presentation, discussion, and topics covered within the Module. The quizzes will consist of 25 multiple-choice questions. The student will have 1 hour to complete each quiz. The Quiz: Midterm Exam will cover the Learn material from the first half of the course, and the Quiz: Final Exam will cover content from the last half of the course. Both Exams will be open-book/open-notes, consist of 50 multiple-choice questions, and have a time limit of 1 hour and 30 minutes.
*Course specifics are tentative and subject to change each year. For the most current information, please refer to the Course Registration Tool.
