The Technology and Society section highlights courses that examine how technology impacts individuals, organizations, and society as a whole. Through these classes, I explored the relationship between technological innovation, cybersecurity, criminal behavior, and social systems, as well as gained hands-on experience with technical platforms like Linux, Windows, and ArcGIS.

CRJS 215S – Introduction to Criminology

This course introduced the foundational theories of crime and criminal behavior. I participated in class discussions and completed a research paper analyzing the social causes and consequences of crime.

You can view examples of my class discussion responses here.

You can also view my research paper on Edward Snowden here.

CRJS 344 – Social Science and Crime Mapping

This course explored how geographic information systems (GIS) are used in crime analysis and social science research. I completed ArcGIS crime mapping assignments to visually interpret and present criminal justice data.

You can view my ArcGIS crime mapping projects here.

CYSE 201S – Cybersecurity as a Social Science

This course examined cybersecurity from a social science perspective, focusing on the human factors and societal impacts of cybercrime. I completed discussions, journal entries, article reviews, and a career-focused research paper.

You can view examples of my class discussion responses here.

You can view examples of my journal entries here.

You can view examples of my article reviews on How AI Affects Digital Forensics and Digital Evidence Across the Border here.

You can view my career research paper How Computer Forensics Relates to the Social Sciences here.

CYSE 270 – Linux System for Cybersecurity

This technical course introduced the fundamentals of Linux operating systems for cybersecurity applications. I completed lab reports that focused on Linux commands, system administration, and securing Linux environments.

You can view my Linux lab reports, which cover Creating a Virtual Machine, Basic Commands, VI Editor, User and Group Account Management, Password Cracking, File Permissions, Managing Local Storage, Shell Scripting, Crontab and System Cleanup, Networking Basics (Subnetting), and Basic Network Configurations here.

CYSE 280 – Windows System Management and Security

This course focused on Windows operating systems and their management in cybersecurity contexts. I wrote multiple reflections and completed a final research paper analyzing Windows security vulnerabilities and solutions.

You can view my written reflections here.

You can also view my final research paper on NotPetya’s Impact on Windows Security here.

CYSE 200T – Cybersecurity, Technology, and Society

This course explored the broader societal implications of cybersecurity and technology. I participated in class discussions and completed ePortfolio assignments that reflected on the intersection of technology and social change.

You can view my class discussion responses here.

You can also view my ePortfolio reflection assignments here.