0 or 3 credits
Fall 2026 Lecture Laboratory Credit By ExaminationLower Division
A comprehensive introduction to information systems development with an emphasis on cybersecurity. This course will also introduce concepts pertaining to the systems development life cycle, database management systems, object-oriented modeling, and design methodologies. Protecting organizations from cybersecurity threats and managing risk to support the successful accomplishment of the organization's mission is also covered. Given user requirements, students will design and test a secure personal computer information system. Labs prepare students for later systems, programming, database, and cybersecurity courses.
Learning Outcomes1Describe how cybersecurity is essential in the requirements definition, design, procurement, and testing phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).
2Apply requirements analysis and project management techniques to determine business requirements with a focus on Unified Modeling Language (UML).
3Analyze object-oriented models and secure data structures to build a database application as a team.
4Demonstrate how analytical tools inform the risk management and assessment process.
5Interpret the responsibilities of distinct roles in IT, including cybersecurity-specific functions among a community of cybersecurity peers.
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