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Information Systems Security

Curriculum Description

Information Systems Security covers a broad expanse of technology concepts. This curriculum provides individuals with the skills required to implement effective and comprehensive information security controls.

Course work includes networking technologies, operating systems administration, information policy, intrusion detection, security administration and industry best practices to protect data communications.

Graduates should be prepared for employment as security administrators. Additionally, they will acquire the skills that allow them to pursue security certifications.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Applied Science

A25270
NC CIP: 11.1003
Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2012

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
NET 125 Networking Basics 1 4 0 3
NET 126 Routing Basics 1 4 0 3
NOS 110 Operating System Concepts 2 3 0 3
SEC 110 Security Concepts 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Introduction to Computers (2) (2) (0) (3)
  OR        
Basic PC Literacy 1 2 0 2
  Total: 8 13 0 14

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
NOS 130 Windows Single User REVISED 2012 2 2 0 3
SEC 150 Secure Communications 2 2 0 3
SEC 160 Security Administration I 2 2 0 3
Select one:
Mathematical Models 2 2 0 3
  OR        
Survey of Mathematics (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
College Algebra (3) (0) (0) (3)
Select one:
Linux/UNIX Single User REVISED 2012 (2) (2) (0) (3)
  OR        
Windows Admin I 2 2 0 3
  Total: 10 10 0 15

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
___ ___ Elective ** ** ** 3
Select one:
Introduction to Business 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Info Sys Business Concept (3) (0) (0) (3)
Select one:
Interpersonal Psychology 3 0 0 3
  OR        
General Psychology (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 9 0 0 12

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
DBA 110 Database Concepts 2 3 0 3
SEC 210 Intrusion Detection 2 2 0 3
SEC 220 Defense-In-Depth 2 2 0 3
___ ___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ** ** 0 3
___ ___ Elective ** ** ** 3
  Total: 6 7 0 15

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CIS 115 Intro to Prog & Logic 2 3 0 3
SEC 289 Security Capstone Project 1 4 0 3
___ ___ Elective ** ** ** 3
___ ___ Elective ** ** ** 3
Select one:
Intro Interpersonal Com (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Public Speaking (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Prof Research & Reporting (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Oral Communication 3 0 0 3
  Total: 6 7 0 15

Total Credit Hours: 71

Additional Information

Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 120, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215 or PHI 240. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.

Elective List 1 – Select a minimum of 6 credit hours: COE 111, CTS 118, CTS 120, CTS 240, CTS 210, NET 175, NET 225, NOS 220, NOS 221, NOS 231

Elective List 2 – Select a minimum of 6 credit hours: CCT 110, CCT 121, CTS 155, CTS 220, CTS 287, NET 226, NOS 222, NOS 232, WEB 230

** Hours vary depending on course selection.

General Education Courses 

Written Communication:

COM 120, ENG 111, ENG 114

Oral Communication:

COM 231, ENG 115

Behavioral and Social Science:

PSY 118, PSY 150

Humanities and Fine Arts:

ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 120, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240

Mathematics:

MAT 115, MAT 140, MAT 161

Technology:

CIS 110, CIS 111, CIS 115
A25270