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CYB471 SOC Analyst II
College of Technology Cybersecurity Department
Course Description: This course advances SOC analysis through complex investigations, threat hunting, and coordinated incident response across enterprise and cloud environments. Students manage multi-stage cases using Zammad, apply frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, and leverage AI-driven automation to enhance detection and response, preparing for Tier 2 SOC roles.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: All of: CYB470
Corequisites: None
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CYB470 SOC Analyst I
College of Technology Cybersecurity Department
Course Description: This course introduces foundational Security Operations Center (SOC) analysis through hands-on alert monitoring, incident triage, and case documentation using the Zammad ticketing system. Students apply basic log analysis, threat intelligence, and AI-assisted tools within enterprise and cloud environments, preparing for entry-level (Tier 1) SOC analyst roles.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: All of: CST440
Corequisites: None
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CYB494 Information and Cybersecurity Externship II
College of Technology Cybersecurity Department
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide the graduating Bachelors Degree student with real-world experience in a work area appropriate for their particular CIS concentration. The externship is approved and managed by the faculty advisor for the concentration area, and is graded by the faculty member assigned course management. Students are expected to complete 45 hours of on-the-job work assignments for each 1 Semester Hour of course credit and provide all paperwork related to the externship, including weekly observations and work attendance reports, to their course faculty manager.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: Academic Advisor's Approval
Corequisites: None
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FSM499 Food Service Externship I-b
College of Culinary Arts Food Service Management Department
Course Description: This course builds upon the foundational experience gained during FSM498 (Externship I-a) by providing students with increased responsibility and opportunities to apply managerial knowledge and professional skills in a real-world food service environment. Under the guidance of an industry mentor, students will actively contribute to operational, financial, and supervisory activities while demonstrating professional conduct, ethical decision-making, and effective communication. Students will participate in evaluating and improving operational performance, applying cost-control practices, supporting staff supervision and guest service initiatives, and analyzing how current industry trends influence organizational operations. Through ongoing reflection, feedback, and participation in leadership activities, students will further develop the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies expected of emerging food service managers. Students will complete a comprehensive written report and all required externship documentation demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes.
Credit Hours: 1.50
Prerequisites: All of: FSM498
Corequisites: None
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FSM498 Food Service Externship I-a
College of Culinary Arts Food Service Management Department
Course Description: This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to experience a real-world, professional business situation and to apply the concepts, theories, and knowledge learned in the FSM curriculum. Through this externship, students will have the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge and participation in a professional food service environment. This experience will allow the students to interact with management and contribute to a food service business’ operation with guidance and mentorship. Students will be required to submit a written report and all necessary externship documentation demonstrating their achievement of the course learning outcomes.
Credit Hours: 1.50
Prerequisites: Director's Approval
Corequisites: None
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The AI Job Apocalypse Is Coming – Just Not for the Jobs You Think
Every wave of automation in history has been framed as the end of work, and every time, the labor market adapted instead of collapsing.