Course Details
Course Code: ISSC325 Course ID: 4670 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
This course presents an introduction to biometrics, the study of recognizing individuals based on their unique physical or behavioral traits related to computer and information security. Authentication, authorization, identification, and access control through biometric perspective are emphasized. The course orients practical applications of biometrics in the real world, providing a realistic view of the use of biometrics within the emerging threats in information security.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2022 - 11/04/2022 | 11/07/2022 - 01/01/2023 | November | Fall 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 06/28/2022 - 12/02/2022 | 12/05/2022 - 01/29/2023 | December | Fall 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 07/25/2022 - 12/30/2022 | 01/02/2023 - 02/26/2023 | January | Winter 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 08/29/2022 - 02/03/2023 | 02/06/2023 - 04/02/2023 | February | Winter 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 09/26/2022 - 03/03/2023 | 03/06/2023 - 04/30/2023 | March | Winter 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 10/31/2022 - 03/31/2023 | 04/03/2023 - 05/28/2023 | April | Spring 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
The successful student will fulfill the following learning objectives:
CO-1: Describe various biometric methods and their functional use in biometric security environments
CO-2: Illustrate biometric traits and modalities and their advantages and disadvantages
CO-3: Examine biometric applications for security solutions
CO-4: Categorize database repository and template storage systems for biometric data stipulation
CO-5: Compare and contrast commercial and government biometric systems, products & components
CO-6: Evaluate biometric multi-factor system designs and the effects of multi-biometrics on the user
CO-7: Examine proven biometric technologies for biometric access control
CO-8: Distinguish system integrity, accessibility, confidentiality & availability through biometrics
CO-9: Assess security and privacy issues with respect to the use of biometrics
The successful student will fulfill the following learning objectives:
CO-1: Describe various biometric methods and their functional use in biometric security environments
CO-2: Illustrate biometric traits and modalities and their advantages and disadvantages
CO-3: Examine biometric applications for security solutions
CO-4: Categorize database repository and template storage systems for biometric data stipulation
CO-5: Compare and contrast commercial and government biometric systems, products & components
CO-6: Evaluate biometric multi-factor system designs and the effects of multi-biometrics on the user
CO-7: Examine proven biometric technologies for biometric access control
CO-8: Distinguish system integrity, accessibility, confidentiality & availability through biometrics
CO-9: Assess security and privacy issues with respect to the use of biometrics
| Book Title: | Identity Management with Biometrics - e-book available in the APUS Online Library |
| ISBN: | 9781838988388 |
| Publication Info: | Packt Publishing Lib |
| Author: | Bock, Lisa |
| Unit Cost: | $39.99 |
| Book Title: | Various resources from the APUS Library & the Open Web are used. Please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the course eReserve. |
| ISBN: | ERESERVE NOTE |