University of North Alabama
CS 110
Intro to Computers
CS 120
Intermediate Computer Topics
CS 135
Computer Skills for
Problem Solving
CS 155
Computer Science I
CS 249
Information Security (CIS 249)
CS 255
Computer Science II
CS 311
Computer Architecture
CS 325
Programming for the Web
CS 335
New Developments
in Programming
CS 355
Data Structures & Algorithms
CS 421
Automata Theory &
Compiler Construction
CS 430
Design & Analysis
of Algorithms
CS 440
Computer Networking
CS 447
Theory and Applications of Database Systems
CS 455
Software Engineering
CS 470
Artificial Intelligence
CS 490
Cryptography (MA 491)
CS 490
Undergraduate Research
in Computer Science
CS 490
Senior Seminar/Honors Capstone
CIS 376
Web Development
ITE 376
Secure Software Development
ITE 449
Infrastructure Security
- University of Alabama Huntsville, Ph.D.
Computer Science, 2012 - University of Alabama Huntsville, M.S.
Computer Science, 2003 - University of North Alabama, B.S.
Computer Information Systems/Computer Science, 1990
- Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges
- Council on Undergraduate Research
- Alabama Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education Coalition
- Α Ψ Ω Honorary fraternity, Zeta Rho Chapter
Over the years I've had numerous interesting opportunities. The following list represents a selection of the breadth and depth of my background.
- Professor, Computer Science,
University of North Alabama - Instructor, Continuing Education,
University of North Alabama - Computer consulting
- Network design, implementation, & administration
- Network & computer security, Software security, Cybersecurity
- www.JamesJerkinsComputer.com
- Systems administration & Network operations
- Programmer analyst
- Theatrical technical director, designer, & hand
- Broadcast engineer, commercial radio
- On-air talent, commercial radio
- Theatre -
A veteran of over one hundred stage productions and films, I most often
play the role of technical director and designer. Notable past productions
include three premier stagings of Ray Bradbury's short plays and three
years touring with international eco-entertainer
Steve Trash®. My film credits include lighting director with Concrete Dream pictures.
I have been the guest L.D. for several UNA theatre productions and worked as an artist in residence with various youth theatre programs. - Sailing - Past member of the Muscle Sailing Club,
racing in multi-class (handicapped) races
sloop and lateen rigged boats - Winter sports - Skiing and snowmobiling
- Other outdoor
stuff
- Disc golf, hiking, canoeing, and kayaking
- OpenBSD contributor - Open Source, multi-platform, 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system
- InfiniTime contributor - Open source firmware for the PineTime watch
- efax contributor - Open source, multi-platform fax client
- Re-Alpine contributor - Open Source, multi-platform email client
- Alpine contributor - Open Source, multi-platform email client
- Past member - Board of Directors, Segue Theatre
- Past member - Board of Directors,
Shoals Community Theatre - Zodiac Players