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National College Credit Recommendation Service

Board of Regents  |  University of the State of New York

UPI Study, Inc. | Evaluated Learning Experience

Computer Science 195: Ethics in Technology

Length: 

Varies (self-study, self-paced).

Location: 
Various; distance learning format.
Dates: 

March 2021 - Present. 

Instructional delivery format: 
Online/distance learning
Learner Outcomes: 

Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: interpret and leverage foundational concepts in cybersecurity, information security, and Big Data, including key definitions and their roles in protecting digital assets; analyze and evaluate privacy challenges, security risks, and legal frameworks related to cybercrime, data breaches, and digital rights across sectors like e-commerce and cloud computing; apply data mining techniques and Big Data analytics to real-world problems, ensuring ethical data handling and understanding security risks; analyze network security mechanisms, encryption methods, and database security principles, developing practical skills to secure sensitive information; mastering and interpreting the role of human error, malware, phishing, and social engineering in cybersecurity breaches, and develop strategies for detection and prevention; evaluate the impact of emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and biotechnology on privacy, security, and legal regulations, and propose mitigation strategies; examine and analyze the evolution of encryption technologies and their application in modern cybersecurity practices, emphasizing AES and DES standards; apply legal knowledge to analyze cybercrime cases, focusing on laws related to cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and digital espionage; and create comprehensive cybersecurity policies and strategies that address modern challenges such as cloud computing, digital vandalism, and cyber threats.

Instruction: 

The course is self-paced. Instruction is delivered through online video and text lessons. Students are assessed through quizzes, assignments and a proctored final exam. Major topics include basics of Cybersecurity; privacy in Cyberspace; Big Data, Data Mining and Privacy; national Cybersecurity threats; data security; viruses and Malware; overview of network and security; legal issues in Cyberspace; overview of Cybercrime; encryption in Cybersecurity; technological innovation; and Ethics.

Credit recommendation: 

In the associate/certificate degree category OR in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Computer Science, Computer/Cyber Security, Information Technology or as a general introduction to Computer Security in Business, Accounting, or related programs (5/24).

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