Institution Submitting Proposal:
UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY
College:
Technology and Computing
Department:
Information Systems and Technology
Program Title:
BS Information Technology
Recommended Classification of Instructional
Programs (CIP) Code:
11.9999
Proposed Beginning Date:
Fall, 2011
Institutional Signatures:
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Matthew S. Holland, University President
Utah Valley University
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Ian Wilson
Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Ernie Carey
Dean
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Keith Mulbery
Department Chair
Date: 12/23/2010
Section I: Request
The Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) department at Utah Valley University would like to
propose the addition of one new emphasis and the discontinuation of two emphases within the existing
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Technology (IT) degree effective Fall, 2011. Emphases to be
discontinued include Web Administration and Security and Database Administration and Security. The
emphasis to be added is Computer Forensics and Security. This action was approved by the UVU Board
of Trustees on December 9, 2010.
Section II: Need
The current BS in Information Technology degree has three areas of emphasis. The proposal to
discontinue two emphases and add one emphasis will enable faculty to better allocate resources among
subjects in demand. In particular, the trend in IT is to focus on computer forensics and security. While Web
and Database administration are important in IT, today’s graduates need more specialized training in
computer forensics and security. Through information surveys and discussions, current two- and four-year
students in Information Technology programs at UVU have expressed interest in a Computer Forensics
emphasis option. The IS&T Department Advisory Board also supports the Computer Forensics emphasis.
The Web Administration and Database Administration emphases are being removed due to low
enrollments and to better align efforts around student interests and current trends in the field of IT.
The proposed emphasis offers the courses required for both ABET (IT Accrediting body) and FEPAC
(Forensics Accrediting body) should the IS&T department decide to pursue these accreditations. Students
completing the program will have taken courses in Information Technology, Information Systems, Criminal
Justice, Forensic Science, Computer Science, and Digital Media. This unique blend of existing courses will
provide a solid foundation for employment in government or in the IT or computer forensic areas.
Section III: Institutional Impact
The proposed changes should not negatively affect the enrollments of any affiliated departments or
programs of other institutions. Moreover, because the proposed emphasis is cross-departmental, it should
have a positive impact on enrollments within courses in other departments. The proposed emphasis will not
affect any existing administrative structures, nor will additional changes in faculty or staff be required.
Section IV: Finances
No new funds are required to institute the proposed emphases. The necessary equipment, to be used in
courses in the IT program, has already been purchased.
Appendix A: New Courses
Prefix & Number
IT 3540
IT 4700
IT 4750
IT 4800
Title
Mac OS and Server Support
Secure Server Administration
Network Security and Operations Capstone
Advanced Computer Forensics
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
IT 3540
Mac OS and Server Support
3.0:3.0:0.0
Provides an in-depth exploration of the Mac OS X, and provides the skills to troubleshoot and correct
problems that may arise by users. Teaches installation and configuration of a Mac OS X Server. Involves
implementing and maintaining a Mac server in a network, including file sharing, mail, web, and wikis.
IT 4700
Secure Server Administration
3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0
Prerequisite(s): IT 3510, IT 3540, IT 3600, IT 3700
Studies the latest techniques used to secure servers from outside attacks. Teaches students how to scan,
test, hack and secure their own systems. Contains several hands-on intensive labs designed to give
students practical experience with current essential security systems. Teaches students how perimeter
defenses work and how to monitor their own system. Includes how intruders escalate privileges and what
steps can be taken to secure a system. Examines Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), policy creation.
Social engineering, DDoS attacks, buffer overflows and virus creation.
IT 4750
Network Security and Operations Capstone
3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0
Prerequisite(s): IT 3600 and INFO 3700
Designed to give all networking professionals a better understanding of how the networking function is
managed, the roles that various professionals play, and the key issues involved in coordinating and
monitoring networking activities. Examines what network managers do and how they do it, specifically -operations, financial, risk, and business continuity management. Examines the fit between network systems
and corporate strategy. Includes the procurement process; the use of Service Level Agreement for
managing both external and internal services; the application of financial analysis and decision-making
approaches to aid network investment decisions at the operational, project, tactical and strategic levels and
manage capital budgets, acquisition of hardware, personnel, and professional services at project and
system levels; network project risk assessment-management-contingency planning; business continuity
and disaster recovery strategies and management.
IT 4800
Advanced Computer Forensics
3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0
Prerequisite(s): IT 2800 or CJ 3800 (IT 3540 recommended)
A continuation of IT 2800. Teaches students about additional devices that can store digital information.
Exposes students to devices such as cell phones, PDAs, MP3 players, digital camera/camcorders, and
network servers. Includes a complete lab investigation of one or more digital media through image
acquisition, data recovery, and assembly of a final written report of findings. Requires participation in at
least one mock deposition or trial testimony and cross examination. Includes weekly written papers
covering topics in the field of digital forensics.