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108 courses with the subject ITS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

ITS 1000Computer and Internet Literacy4

r UVC1000 Strategies for Success 4

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 1000Computer and Internet Literacy4

r UVC1000 Strategies for Success 4

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 1101Foundations of Information Technology4

Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None This course introduces students to the fundamental areas of Information Technology, including computer organization, computer communication, operating systems, and current computing technologies. This course is designed as a general framework for information technology and serves as a foundation for the Information Technology major.

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 1101Foundations of Information4
Subject
ITS
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4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 1103Ethics and Information4
Subject
ITS
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4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 1103Ethics and Information4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 1105Theory of Computation

This course introduces students to the foundations of computational theory. Topics that will be covered include truth tables, Boolean logic, state-based computing, logic, computability, algorithms, and computational complexity. This course will deliver the foundational information for further study of computer architecture and software engineering. Credits 4.0

Subject
ITS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 1105Theory of Computation

This course introduces students to the foundations of computational theory. Topics that will be covered include truth tables, Boolean logic, state-based computing, logic, computability, algorithms, and computational complexity. This course will deliver the foundational information for further study of computer architecture and software engineering. Credits 4.0

Subject
ITS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 2021Spreadsheet and
Subject
ITS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 2021Spreadsheet and
Subject
ITS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 2100Discrete Mathematics for4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 2100Discrete Mathematics for4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 2101Applied Calculus for IT4.0

This course covers fundamental techniques and methods of theory of computation and calculus as applied to information technology. The course utilizes the universal language of calculus to formulate and understand practical IT problems, utilizing examples and exercises pertinent to IT applications. The student gains computational knowledge and skills that are relevant and useful to IT professionals. Credits 4.0

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 2101Applied Calculus for IT

This course covers fundamental techniques and methods of theory of computation and calculus as applied to information technology. The course utilizes the universal language of calculus to formulate and understand practical IT problems, utilizing examples and exercises pertinent to IT applications. The student gains computational knowledge and skills that are relevant and useful to IT professionals. Credits 4.0

Subject
ITS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 2102Applied Calculus for Computing4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 2102Applied Calculus for Computing4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 2103Networking Fundamentals4

Prerequisite(s): ITS1101 Corequisite(s): None This course introduces students to the study of basic networking terminology, concepts, components (hardware) and basic network design. Investigation of functions required to operate computer communications networks will also be addressed.

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 2103Networking Fundamentals4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 2104Programming Logic4

This course introduces the beginning programmer to structured program logic without focusing on any particular programming language. Emphasis is placed on developing sound programming logic applying flowchart and pseudocode techniques and using correct symbols and naming conventions. Credits 4

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 2104Programming Logic4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 2105Programming I4

This course builds on the foundation developed in

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 2105Programming I4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 2108Human Computer Interface4

Prerequisite(s): ITS1101 Corequisite(s): None This course introduces Interaction Design, a broad scope of issues, topics and paradigms, which has traditionally been the scope of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and Interaction Design (IS). Students will formulate a design project, applying usability concepts and intuitive design. Students will construct interactive designs for specific software interfaces appropriate for the client and/or target audience.

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 2108Human Computer Interface4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 2110Database Design and Development4

Prerequisite(s): ITS2104 Corequisite(s): None This course introduces students to database basic concepts, conceptual data models with case studies, common data manipulation languages, logical data models, database design, facilities for database security/integrity, and applications.

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 2110Database Design and4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 2111Multimedia Web Development4

Prerequisite(s): ITS1101 Corequisite(s): None This course will provide a basic understanding of the methods and techniques of developing a simple to moderately complex website. Using the current standard Web page languages, students will be instructed on creating and 473 | P a g e

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 2111Multimedia Web Development4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 2507Computer Law4

Elective Pool (Choose five courses or 20 credit hours not fulfilled in the Major Requirements) Choose five courses of the suggested electives: 250 Course Code Title Quarter

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 2507Computer Law4

Elective Pool (Choose five courses or 20 credit hours not fulfilled in the Major Requirements) Choose five courses of the suggested electives: 250 Course Code Title Quarter

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 3100Software Engineering4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 3100Software Engineering4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 3101Advanced Operating Systems4

and Architecture

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 3101Advanced Operating Systems4

and Architecture

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 3102SQL Development4

This course expands the concepts introduced in ITS2110 and introduces students to advanced database development principles and further mastery of the SQL language, including advanced querying, SQL database creation, and SQL database updates. Throughout this course, the student will gain practical experience in database creation, updating, management, and performance optimization using the SQL language. Credits 4

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 3102SQL Development4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 3103Advanced Networking4

This course continues the concepts introduced in ITS2103 and introduces students to the study of advanced network planning, protocols, and strategies for effective connectivity and deployment. Students will study the current generation of wireless technology, mobile networking technology, satellite networking, and connectivity protocols for widespread and global networks Credits 4

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 3103Advanced Networking4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 3104IT Security4

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to information technology security in the areas of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The course focuses on the application of security controls to IT infrastructures in various industry settings. The students will examine common techniques and means of attack and defense. Topics include exploring threats, vulnerabilities, security safeguards to mitigate risks, security operations, legal and ethical considerations. Credits 4

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 3104IT Security4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 3105Programming II4

This course provides a more in-depth use of software design and implementation aspects introduced in

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 3105Programming II4

ITS4000 ITS4117

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 3110Applied Systems Analysis4

Prerequisite(s): ITS2105 Corequisite(s): None This course introduces students to System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) containing system analysis, design, development and implementation. The course will explain about conventional and current approach for SDLC and explain the role of Computer Aided Systems Engineering (CASE) tools, software, communications and data base technology in practicing various steps of SDLC. 4 credit hours

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 3110Applied Systems Analysis4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4000Cybersecurity Research

This course is designed to provide students with a guide to future research in the field of cybersecurity. The purpose of this course is to facilitate students moving into industry with an understanding of how to remain current in their field and to contribute in a research environment in further graduate study. The outcome of this course is a fundamental literature review and problem presentation suitable for further research and study focusing on topics pertinent to the field of cybersecurity. Credits 4

Subject
ITS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4000Cybersecurity Research

This course is designed to provide students with a guide to future research in the field of cybersecurity. The purpose of this course is to facilitate students moving into industry with an understanding of how to remain current in their field and to contribute in a research environment in further graduate study. The outcome of this course is a fundamental literature review and problem presentation suitable for further research and study focusing on topics pertinent to the field of cybersecurity. Credits 4

Subject
ITS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4011IT Project Management4

This course focuses on the information technology project management process and development of the project team as key to the successful achievement of IT projects. The process examines the main elements required in every proposal/ plan: time frame and budget. Key areas of IT project teams serve to support the fundamental approach that every project team is tailored to achieve project results efficiently and effectively. Credits 4

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4011IT Project Management4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4090Applied Systems Analysis II4

Prerequisite(s): ITS3110, ENG1300 Corequisite(s): None This is the second course covering the in-depth process of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This course focuses on development strategies, validation and verification testing, deployment, maintenance, and revision. Additional topics include quality management, fault tolerance, requirements feedback, and system assessment. 4 credit hours 503 | P a g e

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4090Applied Systems Analysis II4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4099IT Research4

This course is designed to provide students with a guide to future research in the field of information technology. The purpose of this course is to facilitate students moving into industry with an understanding of how to remain current in their field and to contribute in a research environment in further graduate study. This is a culmination of the prior academic work and requires the completion of all prior major curriculum courses before this course can be taken. The outcome of this course is a fundamental literature review and problem presentation suitable for further research and study. Credits 4

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4099IT Research4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4103IT Capstone4

This course will focus on the refinement of previous works into a comprehensive portfolio representative of IT skills. Emphasis will be on development, design, craftsmanship and presentation. In addition, the students will go through a number of activities that will help them to develop career building skills, such as résumé and cover letter design and other career related considerations. Credits 4

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4103IT Capstone4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4105Network Administration I4

Prerequisite(s): ITS2103 Corequisite(s): None This course provides an overview of implementing Local Area Network (LAN) network management tools through the study of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), hardware routers and client/server architecture related to configuring network services, e.g. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) scope and policies. Routing, Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP), troubleshooting, non-broadcast IP networks and subnet/supernet and connectivity will also be addressed.

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4105Network Administration I4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4106Network Administration II4

Prerequisite(s): ITS3103 Corequisite(s): None This course provides an in depth study of cloud computing technology. The course content is aligned with the curriculum of the CompTIA Cloud+ Certification. The course is design oriented, focusing on topics such as cloud architecture, virtualization, cloud services, DevOps, cloud security and reliability, and quality of service. Students will be introduced to cloud related areas of network administration, cloud delivery model considerations, cost metrics and pricing models, service quality metrics and SLAs, that are related to the day-to-day job of network administration. 4 credit hours

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4106Network Administration II4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4107Designing and Maintaining4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4107Designing and Maintaining4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4108Network Programming4

This course is designed to prepare students to write programs that operate across network connections. The basic principles of programming general client/ server applications in Perl and interacting with a variety of common servers will be addressed. Credits 4

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4108Network Programming4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4109Server Technology4

Select One Emphasis: 48 credits South University 2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4109Server Technology4

Select One Emphasis: 48 credits South University 2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4110Digital Audio and Imaging for4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4110Digital Audio and Imaging for4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4111Web Authoring Tools4

Students master the principles of modern interactive multimedia authoring using HyperText Markup Language (HTML5) canvas, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS3) animations, native Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), and JavaScript as primary development tools. The course focuses on building responsive, accessible, and high-performance web experiences without relying on legacy plug-ins. Students design and deploy cross-platform web applications that seamlessly integrate dynamic video and audio controls, synchronized typography, interactive vector graphics, complex animation sequences, and narrative-driven asset slideshows optimized for modern desktop and mobile browsers. Credits 4

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4111Web Authoring Tools4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4112Web Programming4

Students master the principles of modern enterprise server-side web development using strictly typed, object-oriented PHP and relational database design. The course transitions students from basic scripting to professional backend architecture, focusing on modern design patterns, secure database layers using data objects, and standard management tools. Students learn to implement production-grade security practices that support reliable, maintainable, and secure web applications. Key architectural topics include asynchronous processing, building secure Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), routing, and solving data concurrency conflicts in multi-user applications. Credits 4

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4112Web Programming4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4113Database Systems for Website4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4113Database Systems for Website4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4114Advanced Database Design and4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4114Advanced Database Design and4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4115Database Administration4

Students master the engineering, automation, and administration of enterprise-scale, production-ready data tiers. Moving beyond manual server configurations, this course approaches database administration through the lens of modern Database Reliability Engineering (DRE). Students learn to automate database provisioning, configuration, and scaling utilizing infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and containerization platforms. The curriculum emphasizes the orchestration of multi-region replication topologies, continuous automated backup verification, and disaster recovery playbooks. Special focus is directed toward enforcing enterprise-grade security controls. Credits 4

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4115Database Administration4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4116Database Programming4

In this course students master the programmatic abstraction, automation, and management of data layers within modern software applications. The course shifts focus from legacy data controls to contemporary Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) engines, data access patterns, and automated database migrations. Students learn to programmaticly manage database connections, map application objects to relational tables, and construct secure, fluent programmatic queries without vulnerability to injection. Key architectural concepts include structured approaches to data access, automated data preparation, schema change management, and performance optimization for scalable programmatic data operations. Credits 4

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4116Database Programming4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4117Web Stack Construction4

This course guides students through the creation of enterprise-quality websites using current web development frameworks. The course adopts a step- by-step approach to full-stack web development using open source technologies. Throughout the course, the students learn foundational security concepts and best practices pertaining to full-stack web development, which are applied to secure end-to-end web applications from common cyber threats. Credits 4

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4117Web Stack Construction4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4200Information Technology4.0
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4200Information Technology
Subject
ITS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4211Network Security4

The course covers the network security principles and infrastructure protection strategies. IP security, cryptography, prevention/detection systems, wireless security and system security. The course covers the network security principles and how to mitigate the risk of an attack. Credits 4

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4211Network Security4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4221Application Software Security4

Prerequisite(s): ITS3104 Corequisite(s): None The course is a study of security concepts in developing software applications. This course discusses design principles for secure software development, and some of the security issues in current programming and scripting languages, database systems and Web systems. The student will learn the foundations of application security and how to create secure software. This course is part of the cybersecurity curriculum, targeting students who want to work in the field of application security including penetration testing and ethical hacking, but can also apply to other information technology students wanting to know more about the security of software. Upon completing this course, the student will know enough on what it takes to make secure software and where to find information pertinent to solve typical application software security problems.

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4221Application Software Security4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4222IT Governance4

This course covers the fundamental concepts of IT Governance and the Audit and Control process that are utilized in many environments including but not limited to government, financial, mortgage, service and healthcare industries. Control frameworks, control objectives and the logging, monitoring and reporting and subsequent change management of controls are examined. Students will create a control structure with goals and objectives, auditing a given IT infrastructure against it, establishing remediation procedures, and communicating clearly and concisely the technical findings and decisions. The primary framework employed is ISACA’s CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT) professional certifications. Credits 4

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4222IT Governance4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4223Information Technology Service4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4223Information Technology4

This course is the first course in a two-course sequence on information systems security. The course covers the material needed to prepare for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, (ISC)2. The course covers the domains of security and risk management, asset security, security engineering, and communication and network security. Security and risk management addresses the framework and policies, concepts, principles, structures, and standards used to establish criteria for the protection of information assets and assess the effectiveness of that protection. Asset security examines the concepts, principles, structures, and standards used to monitor and secure assets and controls used to enforce various levels of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Security engineering describes the concepts, principles, structures, and standards used to design, implement, monitor, and secure, operating systems, equipment, networks, applications, and controls to achieve required levels of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Communication and network security encompasses the structures, transmission methods, transport formats, and security measures used to provide confidentiality, integrity, and availability for transmissions over private and public communications networks and media. The course includes interactive learning resources and a virtual lab.

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4224Foundations of Enterprise4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4224Foundations of Enterprise4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4231Case Studies in
Subject
ITS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4231Case Studies in
Subject
ITS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4232Information Systems Security I4

Prerequisite(s): ITS3101, ITS3104, ITS3110 Corequisite(s): None This course is the first course in a two-course sequence on information systems security. The course covers the material needed to prepare for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, (ISC)². The course covers the domains of security and risk management, asset security, security engineering, and communication and network security. Security and risk management addresses the framework and policies, concepts, principles, structures, and standards used to establish criteria for the protection of information assets and assess the effectiveness of that protection. Asset security examines the concepts, principles, structures, and standards used to monitor and secure assets and controls used to enforce various levels of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Security engineering describes the concepts, principles, structures, and standards used to design, implement, monitor, and secure, operating systems, equipment, networks, applications, and controls to achieve required levels of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Communication and network security encompasses the structures, transmission methods, transport formats, and security measures used to provide confidentiality, integrity, and availability for transmissions over private and public communications networks and media. The course includes interactive learning resources and a virtual lab.

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4232Information Systems Security I4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4233Information Systems Security II4

Prerequisite(s): ITS4232 Corequisite(s): None This course is the second course in a two-course sequence on information systems security. The course covers the material needed to prepare for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, (ISC)². The course covers the domains of identity and access management, information security, security operations, and software development security. Access management examines all operational levels of an organization: facilities, support systems, information systems, and 508 | P a g e

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4233Information Systems Security II4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4234Ethical Hacking I4

This course is the first course in a two-course sequence on ethical hacking. An ethical hacker is a skilled professional who is proficient at examining vulnerabilities in target systems and applying knowledge and tools like those used by malicious hackers, but in a lawful and legitimate manner, to assess the security posture of target systems. The course covers the material needed to prepare for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification from the International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC- Council). The course examines the specific network security discipline of ethical hacking from a technology-neutral perspective. In this first course, th student learns about threats, vulnerabilities, and exploitation techniques with computer systems, applications, and networks. The main topics covered include: cryptography, foot printing, scanning, enumeration, system hacking, malware, sniffers, and social engineering. The student gains knowledge through lectures and assignments, and hands-on experience through interactive practices, virtual-lab challenges and exercises that supplement the theory. The course assumes basic knowledge of network concepts and issues, computer hardware and software systems, as well as applications. Credits 4

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4234Ethical Hacking I4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4235Ethical Hacking II4

This course is the second course in a two-course sequence on ethical hacking. An ethical hacker is a skilled professional who is proficient at examining vulnerabilities in target systems and applying knowledge and tools like those used by malicious hackers, but in a lawful and legitimate manner, to assess the security posture of target systems. The course covers the material needed to prepare for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification from the International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC- Council). In this second course, the student learns ethical-hacking principles and acquires practical skills e in the following areas: denial of service, session hijacking, web servers and applications, SQL injection, hacking Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, mobile device security, evasion, cloud technologies and security, and physical security. The student gains knowledge through lectures and assignments, and hands-on experience through interactive practices, virtual-lab challenges and exercises that supplement the theory. The course assumes basic knowledge of network concepts and issues, computer hardware and software systems, as well as applications, and the completion of Ethical Hacking I or equivalent. Credits 4

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4235Ethical Hacking II4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4236Cyber Forensics4

Cyber forensics goes beyond just analyzing computer hard drives or detecting intrusions to infrastructures. The term “cyber forensics” is the term adopted by the US Department of Defense, which indicates that the practice of forensics covers digital forensics, network forensics, and application forensics. The course is designed to be aligned with the common body of knowledge of the Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Certification from the EC-Council. The course covers established digital forensics disciplines and new domains, such as mobile forensics. The course examines digital forensics techniques and procedures, standards and best practices, as well as legal considerations and ethics. The student learns how to obtain digital evidence that is accurate, complete, and reliable. The course also examines the application of the cyber forensics competencies to different information security areas, such as e-discovery, malware analysis, and incident response. The course includes a hands-on component, which consists of demonstrations and virtual-lab assignments. Credits 4

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4236Cyber Forensics4
Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4238Healthcare Information

Systems Security and Privacy This course covers the core domain knowledge needed to implement, manage, or assess the appropriate security and privacy controls of a healthcare organization. The course is aligned with the material needed to prepare for the Healthcare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner (HCISPP) from the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, (ISC)2. The student in this course learns about the best practices and techniques to protect healthcare organizations' assets, including their sensitive data, against emerging threats and breaches. The course examines essential domains of knowledge from the field of information security with focus on the healthcare industry. These are: healthcare industry, regulatory environment, privacy and security in healthcare, information governance and risk management, information risk assessment, and third- party risk management. Credits 4.0

Subject
ITS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4238Healthcare Information

Systems Security and Privacy This course covers the core domain knowledge needed to implement, manage, or assess the appropriate security and privacy controls of a healthcare organization. The course is aligned with the material needed to prepare for the Healthcare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner (HCISPP) from the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, (ISC)2. The student in this course learns about the best practices and techniques to protect healthcare organizations' assets, including their sensitive data, against emerging threats and breaches. The course examines essential domains of knowledge from the field of information security with focus on the healthcare industry. These are: healthcare industry, regulatory environment, privacy and security in healthcare, information governance and risk management, information risk assessment, and third- party risk management. Credits 4.0

Subject
ITS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4239Incident Response4

251

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu
ITS 4239Incident Response4

251

Subject
ITS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.southuniversity.edu

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