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CYBR 360I Cybersecurity Student Designed Independent Studies

Student-designed independent studies give Metropolitan State students the opportunity to plan their own study. This type of independent learning strategy can be useful because it allows students: to study a subject in more depth, at a more advanced level; to pursue a unique project that requires specialized study; to draw together several knowledge areas or interests into a specialized study; to test independent learning capabilities and skills; or to use special learning resources in the community, taking advantage of community education opportunities which, in themselves, would not yield a full college competence. Students should contact their academic advisor for more information.
1-4 Undergraduate credits

Effective May 6, 2020 to present

Learning outcomes

General

  • Design and implement a cybersecurity-focused independent study that integrates advanced research, technical skills, or theoretical analysis.
  • Demonstrate the ability to independently plan, execute, and manage a self-directed cybersecurity project.
  • Analyze complex cybersecurity topics, integrating knowledge from multiple sources and disciplines.
  • Evaluate specialized cybersecurity problems, tools, or methodologies relevant to the independent study topic.
  • Synthesize concepts from various areas of cybersecurity to develop a specialized area of expertise.
  • Assess ethical considerations and implications related to cybersecurity research, technologies, and professional practices.
  • Present findings and insights from the independent study through written reports, technical documentation, or presentations.