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About Jean Gourd

Dr. Gourd is Program Chair of Computer Science and Associate Professor of Computer Science and Cyber Engineering at Louisiana Tech University. His research interests are in the areas of cyber security (including cyber security education), project-based learning, distributed computing, software engineering, and artificial intelligence. He is involved in numerous research projects with various government and industry partners.

Positions

Present Program Chair, Louisiana Tech University ‐ Computer Science
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Curriculum Vitae

Disciplines

Research Interests

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Courses

  • Embedded Microcomputer Design
  • Advanced Computer Architecture
  • Computer Architecture
  • Programming and Software Development
  • Foundations of Software Development
  • Senior Capstone
  • Programming Languages
  • Software Design and Engineering
  • Intermediate Computer Programming
  • Introduction to Computer Programming
  • Overview of Computer Science
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Theory of Programming Languages
  • Computer Programming with Android
  • Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Data Structures
  • Systems Programming
  • Compiler Design
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Access Control Logic and Covert Channels
  • Reverse Engineering (software)
  • Computer Network Security
  • Introduction to Cyber Security
  • The Science of Computing

Education

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B.S., University of Southern Mississippi ‐ Computer Science
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Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi ‐ Computer Science
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A.A., Santa Fe Community College - Gainesville ‐ Business Administration and Management
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Links

Contact Information

Phone: 318-257-4301
Fax: 318-257-4922
Email: jgourd@latech.edu
Office: NETH 247