MS ONLINE DEGREE IN

BIOMETRICSPROGRAM

OVERVIEW06/03/2013

BIOMETRICS LAB INTRODUCITON

BIOMETRICS LAB

WHO WE ARE

We’re a team of 7 people who research and teach biometric technologies.

The mission of the BSPA laboratory is to excel in the applied research of biometric

technologies with a continued commitment to education and innovative research, as well

as engaging academia, government, and industry in all activities. We strive to achieve our

mission through a partnership between industry and academia, bridging cultures to find

solutions to the challenges associated with developing and implementing biometric

technologies. We are part of CERIAS – the Center for Education, Research and

Information Assurance and Security, and the Cyber Center at Purdue University.

BIOMETRICS LAB

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Dr. Elliott, director of the biometrics lab, is the International Electro‐Technical (IEC)

Young Professional 2012 and ANSI Next Generation Award winner

• Current job placement rate of 100%

• Booz Allen Hamilton hired 90% of our students, who work in government agencies such as

the DIA (Defense Intelligence Agency), BIMA (Biometric Information Management

Agency), and DoD (Department of Defense

• SPAWAR (Space and Naval Warfare Weapons Center – Charleston)

• Sotera Defense Solutions

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• Government funding (NIST, DOJ, DHS) and multiple grants for testing and evaluation

• Published research

• Force Patent in Fingerprint Recognition, 2012

BIOMETRICS LAB

WHY MS ONLINE DEGREE IN BIOMETRICS?

• Develop a degree for interested individuals to learn about the field of biometrics from a distance

• 100% distant

• 33 credit hours

• Starting in Fall 2013

• No background in biometrics needed

• No GRE with 2 years of work experience

• Work at your own pace

PLAN OF STUDY

PLAN OF STUDY

SEMESTER BREAKDOWN

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4

TECH621 Introduction to AIDC

IT545 Biometric Technology and

Applications

IT581 Biometric Performance and

Usability

Biometric Policy, Law & Ethics

Portfolio Development

STAT502 or equivalent

Project ManagementBusiness and

Biometrics

STAT 501 or equivalent

Concentration Selective

Info Sec Concepts Concentration

Selective

PLAN OF STUDY

CONCENTRATION ELECTIVES

• IE577 Human Factors in Engineering

• IE590 Topics in Industrial Engineering

• STAT512 Applied Regression Analysis

• STAT513 Statistical Quality Control (3 credits)

• STAT514 Design of Experiments

• STAT522 Sampling and Survey

*Subject to change with advisor’s approval.

BIOMETRICS DEGREE FORMAT

DESCRIPTION

• All classes are on-line. No on campus requirements.

• Voice over Power point format through Blackboard. Student interaction at distance.

(blogs) (Avoid scheduling learning sessions)

• Courses are offered in a rolling format that allow you to complete the program at your

pace. “Best” pace is four semesters. (2 – 5 Years)

• Students responsible for text books

• Fees are $750/credit hour in-state, $775 out of state. Engineering electives

$1400/credit hour.

WHY AN MS DEGREE?

BIOMETRIC COURSES

BIOMETRICS COURSES

INTRODUCTION

• Through the biometrics lab, classes are taught using the applied technology and

knowledge that we have in our concentration. The following are the courses offered at

Purdue’s campus currently:

• TECH621 Introduction to AIDC (Automatic Identification and Data Capture) (3 credits) This

course is an introductory course that covers topics such as bar

codes, biometrics, RFID, card technologies, and related enabling technologies. Each

semester, students participate in research projects that either result in a published paper in

a conference or journal, or a poster presentation.

• IT545 Biometric Technology and Applications (3 credits) This course is a gateway into the

field of biometrics. Designed for upper level undergraduate and graduate students in any

major, the course covers an introduction to biometric modalities, testing and evaluation

(including design of experiments), and standards.

• IT581 Biometric Performance and Usability (3 credits) The focus of this course is to use

many of the tools in the biometrics lab, including advanced matchers and image quality

tools. Part of the work will be to replicate some of our previous studies in order to

understand how the software works, and then start to propose research topics that will be

published online as well as submitted to journals. The course will also undertake detailed

analysis, including design of the experiment, data analysis and report writing.

BIOMETRICS COURSES OFFERED

NEW BIOMETRIC COURSES

These courses will be brand new in the Fall of 2013 for all individuals pursuing their

masters degree online in biometrics:

• Biometric Policy, Law & Ethics (3 credits) Review and analyze policies, laws, and ethical

behavior regulations of biometric technologies.

• Business and Biometrics (3 credits) This course is an introduction to how biometric

technologies are used in business and industry environments.

• Info Sec Concepts (3 credits) The introductory course will expose the student to various

design principles of trusted computing bases, legal regulations, investigation and

compliance requirements, secure computing concepts, numerous security protocols and

principles, practical networking security methodologies, and an introduction to business

continuity and disaster recovery concepts.

FAQ’S

FAQ’S

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much will the program cost?

• Fees can be found here.

What will the portfolio consist of?

• Your ability to demonstrate your competency in biometrics with the leaning objectives set for you, as well as what you want to get out of the program.

Do I need to have prior experience in Biometrics?

• No, just an interest in the field!

How long will the program take from start to finish?

• It depends. Usually 2 years but can go up to 5 years, depending on how you schedule the courses.

Is the list of electives the only ones I can choose from?

• No, additional classes can be taken with approval from your advisor, Dr. Stephen Elliott.

Are there any extra fees with taking this plan?

• Just the fees with each course and textbooks that are required for the course.

Will I ever need to physically attend a class?

• No, 100% on-line.

Are classes scheduled or can I take them at my convenience?

• Classes can be taken in the format you choose.

Will I need to purchase books?

• Depending on if the class requires them.

What kind of classes will I be taking?

• You can find the plan of study here in more detail

CONTACT US

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any additional questions regarding the program please visit ProStar’s website,

http://www.tech.purdue.edu/prostar/programs/biometrics/.

Any questions regarding biometrics please visit us at http://www.bspalabs.org/ or contact

me at koconnor@purdue.edu.

Kevin James O'Connor

Managing Director

Biometrics Standards, Performance, & Assurance Lab at Purdue University