Designing Secure Computer and IoT Networks for Business

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Describe the role of telecommunications, network and IOT technologies, and services in business organizations.

• Evaluate cost of technology procurement and the technology infrastructure of the firm.

• Analyze existing technology and technology trends for potential impact on securing communications services.

• Analyze adequacy of telecommunications and communications infrastructure in meeting the needs of the enterprise.

• Analyze organizationally appropriate assured communications services and management.

• Evaluate the issues facing Chief Information Officers in assuring the development and ongoing adequacy of the firm’s telecommunications and network and IOT infrastructure.

Course Grading Information:

Grade (ISM 673-01)

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Virtual Labs	60 points
Quizzes	30 points
Attendance	10 points

Final grades will be assigned based on the total points earned according to the following scale:

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
100 – 94	A
93 – 90	A-
89 – 87	B+
86 – 83	B
82 – 80	B-
79 – 77	C+
76 – 73	C
72 – 70	C-
69 – 67	D+
66 – 63	D
62 – 60	D-
Below 60	F

The following criteria will apply to the grading of assignments.

A: Work that demonstrates not only a clear understanding of the material under study, but also a superior ability to utilize that material in the assignment. All criteria are met. The student’s work goes beyond the task and contains additional, unexpected or outstanding features.

B: Work that demonstrates a good understanding of the material under study and utilizes the material well in the assignment. The student meets the assignment criteria, with few errors or omissions.

C: Work that minimally demonstrates a basic or technical understanding of the material under study and uses some relevant material in the assignment. Work may not address one or more criteria or may not accomplish what was asked.

F: Work that is incomplete, inappropriate and/or shows little or no comprehension of the material under study.

Attendance/Participation:

If you have signed up for a face-to-face session (ISM 673-01), then it is expected that you show up during the regular meeting hours of the class. The face-to-face session students could also meet during in-person office hours or use the Teams link for virtual office hours.

All labs must be submitted before the deadline. Missing the deadline will result in 20% penalty. All labs that are submitted after the deadline will receive 80% of their grades.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

This course is part of the campus’ First Day Complete program. The digital required materials for this course have been integrated with Canvas.  This class will utilize a combination of the Canvas system and CompTIA’s LabSim platform for the distribution of materials, communications, submission of homework, and examinations. Students should get familiar with Canvas (canvas.uncg.edu) and LabSim as soon as possible: (https://labsimapp.testout.com).

Activation of the ACADEMIC NETWORK+ COURSEWARE & VOUCHER is required for this class. These course materials are included as part of your UNCG First Day Complete program.

Check Canvas postings and your email at least once a day. The link to access the Course Materials is in the first module of this Canvas course. Please sign into Canvas to access your course and course materials.