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   summer 2021 
  (6/7–7/30) 
 Time
  of sessions Tuesdays
  & Thursdays, 3:00pm – 5:50pm Note: The online sessions will be recorded. If you ever
  miss any of the sessions, be sure to watch the recorded video of the class
  session. Course Description: Introduction to encryption and decryption;
  security mechanisms in computer architectures, operating systems, database,
  networks, and introduction to network security. Prerequisite:
  CSCI 1370 Software Development with Java, or equivalent. Course Objectives: Introduction
  to encryption and decryption; security mechanisms in computer programs,
  operating systems, databases, networks, administration of computer security,
  and legal/ethical issues in computer security.   This course provides
  foundation knowledge for further advanced study of security issues in
  computer systems and applications. Learning Outcome:
  
 Class Format: Lectures
  are combined with discussions and, if applicable, student presentations and
  discussions of advanced topics. Students are expected to be active
  participants, by studying the relevant chapters and/or research papers, and
  participating at in-class discussions. Life-long learning “Education is not
  something you can finish.” (Isaac Asimov) A note about Bloom's Taxonomy
  and your learning … 
 (source: https://tips.uark.edu/using-blooms-taxonomy/
  ) Instructor:
  Dr. T. Andrew Yang 
 Teaching assistant info and office hours: Note: Contact the instructor (yang@uhcl.edu)
  immediately if you have any problem with the TA or the office hours. TA
  name: Venkata Naga
  Bhaavagni Maddi Contact Information: UHCL email id: MaddiV4951@uhcl.edu Email Address: bhaavagni.maddi99@gmail.com Office Hours – Monday:        8:00 AM -
  1:00 PM Tuesday:       8:00 AM -
  11:00 AM Wednesday:  9:30 PM - 12:30 PM Thursday:      8:00 AM - 11:00
  AM   Zoom Link for joining office
  hours : Join Zoom Meeting https://us05web.zoom.us/j/6895538478?pwd=cU9aelgwZm1tYVEvNW1iQ1NiYjgrZz09 Meeting ID: 689 553 8478 Passcode: gELJ9W   Required Text: 
 + Instructor's handouts in the class and/or on the Web Resources: 
 Topics
  and Notes 
 
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  Attendance Policy: You are expected to attend all classes.
  If you have ever missed an online session, be sure to watch the recorded session
  to learn what had been covered. It is your responsibility to get hold of
  whatever may have been discussed in the class. +++ Class
  Participation: Participating in
  the class is expected. You should ask or answer questions during the in-class
  or online discussions.  Quizzes,
  Tests, and Exams: In general, one quiz will be administered during
  the class sessions each week (except for those weeks when a test or exam is
  administered).  Questions asked in a quiz are related to the most
  recently discussed topics. The instructor will pick the top 4 of your quizzes
  when calculating your grade for the quiz category. No
  make-up quiz will be given.  Unless
  due to unexpected, documented emergency, no make-up tests or exams will be
  given.  Assignments
  will be posted at the class web site as well as in the Blackboard. The due
  date and time of each assignment is specified when it is published in the
  Blackboard. 1)     Identification page: All assignments must have your name, and course
  name/number/section number (e.g., CSCI 1320-02) at the top of the first page. 2)     Proper organization of submitted material: If your submission include multiple documents,
  combine all of them into a single document (for example, a single PDF or
  ZIP). 3)     Order! Order! Arrange the solutions following the sequence of the questions. Write
  the question number at the top-right corner of each page. 4)     Word processing: It is required that you type your reports (e.g., print them using a
  printer). Use a word processor and appropriate typesetting and/or drawing
  tools to do the assignments. Spell-check the whole document before
  printing it. You may lose points due to spelling or grammatical errors.  NOTE: When a grade is assigned, the grade can only be
  appealed within a week after the grade has been posted. A note about problem-solving:  An important part of problem solving is correct understanding of the
  given problem.  -       
  Try to have a good grasp of
  the problem before starting the process of finding the solution(s).  -       
  Use any resources, including
  the instructor, the TA, your classmates/friends, and online resources to
  ensure that you have correctly understood the given problem. -       
  While trying to figure out
  the solution(s), continue to verify your understanding of the problem.  -       
  Read the given instructions
  carefully before taking any action; while preparing
  your solutions, be sure to follow the given instructions. Grading Scale:  The
  accumulated points from all the categories determine a person's final grade. There
  will be no extra-credit projects. 
 Exemption from the final exam:  Students
  who have performed fantastically well before the final exam may be exempted
  from taking the final exam. In general, students who have obtained an A grade before
  the final exam will be considered for such an exemption. However, it is up to the instructor to decide whether a person would be
  exempted, based on the overall performance. Academic
  Honesty Policy: NOTE:
  Unless
  otherwise specified, all assignments, projects, quizzes, tests and exams are
  individual work.  Students should take caution not to violate the academic
  honesty policy specified by the university. Per the UHCL
  academic honesty policy, plagiarism is defined as follow. Plagiarism: a. Incorporating the work
  or idea of another person into one’s own work without acknowledging the
  source of that work or idea. b. Attempting to receive
  credit for work performed by another person, including papers obtained in
  whole or part from individuals or other sources. c. Copying copyrighted
  computer programs or data files belonging to someone else. Instructor's Notes: o   Important: If
  you think you have lost some points due to grading errors, make sure you
  approach the instructor within a
  week after the assignment, project, or test has been graded.  o   To get the most out of this class, you need to read
  the textbooks and spend time using computers regularly. Be prepared for a
  class by previewing the material to be covered in that class and participate
  in discussions and problem-solving exercises, if applicable, in the class. o   Understanding
  what are covered in classes and taking notes are essential for successfully
  passing the exams. o   As a student being trained to become a professional
  person, you are expected to behave according to the professional codes of
  conduct (e.g., the IEEE
  Code of Conduct) or code of ethics (e.g., the ACM Code of Ethics).  As
  a starting point, listed below are some of the common behaviors that do not
  conform to the codes of ethics: ·      
  Being regularly late for the class. ·      
  Chatting with another person while the instructor or
  someone is giving a speech in class. ·      
  Being regularly late when submitting assignments. ·      
  Asking the instructor or the TA for a favor when
  submitting a late assignment. ·      
  Checking out others’ answers during an exam. ·      
  Continuing to write when an exam’s time is up, or
  submitting an online exam past the due time. ·      
  Violating academic honesty when working on the
  assignments or exams. ·      
  Using others’ write-up without proper citing when writing
  a paper or report. ·      
  … 
 Go to the Index The documentation below
  contains language approved by the Office of General Council from UH System
  for inclusion in all syllabi.   Syllabus Changes (required for all courses) Due to the changing nature of
  the COVID-19 pandemic, please note that the instructor may need to make
  modifications to the course syllabus and may do so at any time. Notice
  of such changes will be announced as quickly as possible through (specify
  how students will be notified of changes). Recording of Class (required for all courses) Students may not record all
  or part of class, livestream all or part of class, or make/distribute screen
  captures, without advanced written consent of the instructor. If you have or think
  you may have a disability such that you need to record class-related
  activities, please contact the Accessibility Support Center.
  If you have an accommodation to record class-related activities, those
  recordings may not be shared with any other student, whether in this course
  or not, or with any other person or on any other platform. Classes may be
  recorded by the instructor. Students may use instructor’s recordings for
  their own studying and notetaking. Instructor’s recordings are not authorized
  to be shared with anyone without the prior written approval
  of the instructor. Failure to comply with requirements regarding recordings
  will result in a disciplinary referral to the Dean of Students Office and may
  result in disciplinary action. Face Covering Policy
  (required for courses with a face-to-face component) To reduce the spread of
  COVID-19, UHCL requires
  face coverings on campus including classrooms for both faculty and
  students.  Face coverings must cover
  your mouth and nose and be worn throughout the class session.  A mask with a valve is not considered an
  adequate face covering and should not be used, as it can expel exhaled air,
  increasing the risk to others. Eating or drinking during class is discouraged
  and is not an excuse for removing the face covering for any extended length
  of time.  Failure to comply with the
  requirement to wear a face covering in class will result in your being asked
  to leave the classroom immediately and a disciplinary referral through the
  Dean of Students Office. Exceptions will also be made for those individuals
  who, due to a specific medical condition, cannot wear a face covering and
  have received an accommodation. Requests for an exception due a medical
  condition for students will be handled by the Accessibility
  Support Center. Required Daily Health
  Self-Assessment (required for courses with a face-to-face component;
  recommended for all courses) Your
  presence in class each session means that you have completed a daily
  self-assessment of your health/exposure and you:  o   Are NOT exhibiting any Coronavirus
  Symptoms o   Have NOT tested positive for COVID-19 o   Have NOT knowingly been exposed to someone with
  COVID-19 or suspected/presumed COVID-19 If
  you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms that are not clearly related to a
  pre-existing medical condition, do not come to class. Please complete COVID-19 Report of
  Diagnosis/Symptoms. If you believe you may have been exposed please complete
  COVID-19 Report of
  Exposure.  Helpful Links: COVID-19 Updates: https://www.uhcl.edu/health-alert/ Online Learning Assistance and Reimbursement Program
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