IS 320 - Business Data Communications and Information Security

This course covers topics related to both computer and systems architecture and communication networks, with an overall focus on the services and capabilities that IT infrastructure solutions enable in an organizational context. The course focuses strongly on Internet-based solutions, computer and network security, business continuity, and the role of infrastructure in regulatory compliance.

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall and Winter (day and evening)

Prerequisite(s) IS 215
Major Restriction(s) ACC-Major, AIS-Major, ACAC-150, AIAC-150, ACTX-150, ECBB-Major, BITG-Minor, CIS-Major, CIS-Minor, ENTR-Major, FIN-Major, GBUS-Major, GBUS-Minor, IBAC, IBAI, IBCI, IBEC, IBEN, IBFI, IBGB, IBMG, IBMK, IBSC, MGMT-Major, MKTG-Major, SCMG-Major, HINF, CMTC-Major, or CNST-Major
Class-Level Restriction Junior, Senior, or Second Bachelors standing

Previously listed as IS 420, ORI 420
Updates Change to major restriction 8/2016, effective Winter 2017; Course Rotation 3/2015; Change to description, prerequisites and class-level restriction 12/2013, effective Summer 2014

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