Polytechnic University, Global CIO Academy, Fall 2008 Course Offerings (November 2008)

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CS 9093: Biometrics
3 graduate credits

The course concentrates on the unique advantages that biometrics brings to computer security, but also addresses challenging issues such as security strength, recognition rates, and privacy, as well as alternatives of passwords and smart cards.

Students will gain knowledge in the building blocks of this field: image and signal processing, pattern recognition, security and privacy, and secure system design.

By the end of the course, students will be able to evaluate and design security systems that include biometrics.

EL 93X3: The Green Data Center
3 graduate credits

The course concentrates on reducing the environmental impact from IT and data center operations in organizations. It covers the legal, corporate and economic climate for the greening of IT operations.

The course relates to the building and refurbishing of data centers to reduce power consumption, and to create an ROI from greening operations. Course materials make the business case for greening projects.

Resources from the LEEDs, EnegyStar, Green Grid and other programs will be reviewed and applied to student led projects.

MG 8653: Managing Technological Change and Innovation
3 graduate credits

Focuses on the effective management of technological change and innovation, which is accomplished by employing a dual perspective.

One perspective is based on individual, group and organizational theory, research and practice. This body of literature, viewpoints, and experience provides essential guides for successfully managing the introduction of new technologies. Realizing the full potential of new technologies requires effectively managing change to assure the commitment of all stakeholders.

The second perspective is based on innovation theory, research, and practice. This body of literature, viewpoints, and experience provides key insights for effectively managing the process of innovation and the impact of innovation on all parts of an enterprise.

Specifically, there is explicit consideration of the need within a firm to manage and inspire people so that they can effectively communicate and innovate.

CS 9413: Service Oriented Architecture
3 graduate credits

This course covers the fundamental concepts of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), including related computer science, engineering and business aspects. It also develops skills in the design, modeling and simulation of SOA software systems.

In this course, students will learn about the emerging science and technology of Service Oriented Architecture and services science through lecture, outside speakers, team-based design, and experimentation with modeling and simulation techniques.

Aspects of computer science, business, and engineering will be explored, bringing current industry technology and ideas into the classroom and providing students with comprehensive knowledge and a broad perspective of this important trend in software engineering.


*The Polytechnic Global CIO Academy can accept up to nine credit hours from a recently attained Master's Degree toward the Polytechnic Degree.

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