ST-Intro/Comp&NetworkSecurity
This course provides an introduction to the principles and practice of computer and network security. A focus on both fundamentals and practical information will be stressed. The three key topics of this course are cryptography, privacy, and network security. Subtopics include ciphers, hashes, key exchange, security services (integrity, availability, confidentiality, etc.), security attacks, vulnerabilities, anonymous communications, and countermeasures.
Independent Study
Not available at this time
Pam A Zaranek-Kuhn
Primary Title:
RN Clinical Manager
Institution:
UMASS Amherst
Department:
University Health Services
Email Address:
pzaranekkuhn@umass.edu
Telephone:
413-577-1348
David A Reckhow
Primary Title:
Research Professor
Institution:
UMASS Amherst
Department:
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Email Address:
reckhow@ecs.umass.edu
Telephone:
413-545-5392
Office Building:
Marston Hall
Elizabeth Donohoe Cook
Primary Title:
Senior Lecturer
Institution:
UMASS Amherst
Department:
Biostatistics & Epidemiology
Email Address:
edcook@schoolph.umass.edu
Telephone:
617-216-7315
Office Building:
Arnold House
NEUROPHYSIOLOGY DISCUSSION
Fundamental concepts of nervous system function at the cellular level (electrical signals, membrane potentials, propagation, synapses) and also the systems level (motor control, generating behavior, perception of visual form, color and movement). This course provides a strong foundation for BIO 310 and NSC 318. See website (tinyurl.com/bio300) for full syllabus. Prerequisites: BIO 200 or 202 or NSC 210.