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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 the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Applied Science

A25270 REVISED
NC CIP: 11.1003
Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2014

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	2	2	0	3
Select one:
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers REVISED REQUISITE	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
	OR
CIS 111	Basic PC Literacy REVISED REQUISITE	1	2	0	2
	Total:	7	15	0	14

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
NOS 120	Linux/UNIX Single User NEW VERSION 2014	2	2	0	3
NOS 130	Windows Single User NEW VERSION 2014	2	2	0	3
SEC 150	Secure Communications	2	2	0	3
SEC 160	Security Administration I	2	2	0	3
___ ___	Natural Science/Mathematics Elective	*	*	*	3
	Total:	8	8	0	15

Summer Term

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry NEW VERSION 2014	3	0	0	3
___ ___	Elective	**	**	**	3
Select one:
BUS 110	Introduction to Business REVISED REQUISITE	3	0	0	3
	OR
CTS 115	Info Sys Business Concept REVISED REQUISITE	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
Select one:
PSY 118	Interpersonal Psychology	3	0	0	3
	OR
PSY 150	General Psychology REVISED REQUISITE	(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 NEW VERSION 2014	2	3	0	3
SEC 289	Security Capstone Project	1	4	0	3
___ ___	Elective	**	**	**	3
___ ___	Elective	**	**	**	3
Select one:
COM 120	Intro Interpersonal Com REVISED REQUISITE	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	OR
COM 231	Public Speaking REVISED REQUISITE	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	OR
ENG 114	Prof Research & Reporting	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	OR
ENG 115	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.

Natural Science/Mathematics Elective - Select one course: MAT 110 or MAT 143

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

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

** Hours vary depending on course selection.

A25270 REVISED