10/5/2024 3:11:14 AM	CS 82.51 Course Outline as of Fall 2015	Inactive Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  CS 82.51	Title:  VIRUS PROTECTION
Full Title:  Virus Protection and Internet Security
Last Reviewed:10/4/2010

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	.50	Lecture Scheduled	.50		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	8.75
Minimum	.50	Lab Scheduled	0		2 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	.50			Contact Total	8.75
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  17.50

Total Student Learning Hours: 26.25

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  CIS 50.13

Catalog Description:

Overview of computer viruses and disk backup techniques for personal computers.  Topics include the prevention and detection of virus infections, removal of viruses, downloading virus detection software and updates from the Internet.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Overview of computer viruses and disk backup techniques for personal computers.  Topics include the prevention and detection of virus infections, removal of viruses, downloading virus detection software and updates from the Internet.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

1.  Describe four types of viruses and how they behave.

2.  Configure a virus detection program.

3.  Detect and remove a virus from the computer.

4.  Download a virus update from the Internet.

Topics and Scope

1.   Definition of a computer virus

2.   Definition of malware

3.   Virus information resources

4.   Computer system vulnerability

5.   Combination Internet security suites

6.   Firewall software -- your first line of defense

7.   Antivirus Software

     a.  Anti-Spyware

     b.  Anti-Phishing

8. Operating system updates

9. Rootkit protection

10. Web browser security

     a. Limited user account options

     b. Online safety for your family

11. Hoaxes

12. Web browser alternatives

13. Pop-up and ad blockers

14. Security fixes

15. Security resources

Assignments:

1.  Demonstration of a variety of virus protection techniques

2.  Two-page paper discussing virus protection issues

3.  One to two quizzes

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 10 - 40%
Written paper
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 10 - 40%
Demonstration of virus protection techniques
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 40%
Exams: multiple choice, true false, matching items, completion
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 10 - 25%
Attendance and class participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor prepared materials

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