IST 402 Emerging Issues and Technologies
(3 per semester/maximum of 9)
Introduction to emerging issues, technology forecasting and analysis; overview of emerging issues and leading technologies in IST and how they impact information systems, users, the IT labor force and society.
Prerequisite: IST 210 and IST 220
Fall 2017
Schedule Number: 13721
Section: 001
Meeting Days/Times: MWF 12:30PM – 1:10PM
Instructor: Dongwon Lee
Prerequisites: IST 210 & IST 220
Course description: As computer systems and information technologies rapidly advance, various abusive and fraudulent activities in cyber world proliferate as well. Read more...
Schedule Number: 13723
Section: 002
Meeting Days/Times: MW 4:00PM – 5:15PM
Instructor: James Wang
Prerequisites: IST 210 & IST 220
Course description: This course will introduce recent advancements in research and development related to the analysis and use of a large quantity of multimedia data (e.g., images, videos, social media). Read more...
Schedule Number: 13725
Section: 003
Meeting Days/Times: TR 10:35AM – 11:50AM
Instructor: Heng Xu
Prerequisites: IST 210 & IST 220
Course description: As information technologies increasingly expand the ability for organizations to store, process, and exploit personal data, privacy is at the center of discussion and controversy among multiple stakeholders including business leaders, privacy activists, and government regulators. Public opinion polls have repeatedly shown information privacy to be of utmost concern in diverse organizational and societal contexts and it is argued that information privacy continues to be eroded as a result of technology innovations. Read more...
IST 297/497 Special Topics
Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest. The College of Information Sciences and Technology's Special Topics are those that may be available for only one semester, examine special topics, or are new courses that have been added to our list of course offerings.
Spring 2017
Schedule Number: 12708
Section: 001
Meeting Days/Times: T R 10:35AM – 11:50AM
Classroom: 215 IST
Instructor: Sencun Zhu
Course description: Today’s Internet not only features rich applications and always-on connections, it is also notorious for prevalent security threats that affect everyone. Knowledge on computer and network security is hence necessary not only for people working in the field (e.g., an IT support, system administrator, researcher), but also for individuals trying to protect themselves and others. Read more...
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