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IT Networking - Cybersecurity Pathways
Click on each IT networking - cybersecurity pathway to see the recommended quarter-by-quarter classes and other recommendations.
Notes:
- The BAS in IT networking - cybersecurity degree has prerequisites that you must complete before you can be admitted into the program. They are described in the pathway.
- Once you are admitted into the program, you must take the CIS core courses in sequence. The program spans six full-time quarters beginning each fall quarter.
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To remain in the program, you must maintain at least a C (2.0) grade in all CIS courses and demonstrate professional work behavior exhibited through class attendance, punctuality, and timely completion of class assignments.
The computer information systems BAS degree prepares students for common networking administration challenges as well as those that occur in key industry sectors that require specific focused expertise. Graduates will be prepared to enter the workforce as network administrators and related job categories, such as computer and information systems manager or computer network architect.
Prerequisites (90 credits)
An associate degree in an information technology related field from a regionally accredited community or technical college granted within the past five years, or any prior degree plus relevant industry experience, personal statement, and current resume. Cumulative minimum 2.0 GPA in associate degree and minimum 2.0 GPA in all IT-related coursework. (90 credits)
| Description | Analyze and apply the various technologies and services that enable cloud computing, interpret different types of cloud computing models, and analyze the security and legal issues associated with cloud computing. Compare each type of service/model of cloud computing, local resource requirements, local controls, networking requirements, and security. (n) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | Students will be able to install, administer, configure, and upgrade aLinux system in enterprise environments. Students will be able to analyze the tools and explain the concepts needed to build and manage a production Linux infrastructure, including integrating the infrastructure into a Windows environment. (n) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 106 with a minimum grade of C. |
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Total credits this quarter: 15
Action item: Have your transfer-in credits evaluated.
Action item: Meet with your advisor to build your degree plan.
| Description | This course covers the standard rules, regulations, and issues related to business management compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Topics include the role of the auditor, the legal environment for the auditor, compliance requirements and standards, and strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations. (N) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | Students will learn about database management systems (DBMS) and how to utilize them to solve specific problems. (n) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 205 with a minimum grade of C or Server+ certification or equivalent |
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| Description | Topics covered include: cloud based storage, virtualization, service-oriented architecture (SOA), high availability, scaling, mobile devices, the role of open source cloud software such as Hadoop, OpenStack, and others. (N) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 305 with a minimum grade of C. |
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Total credits this quarter: 15
| Description | Students will learn to evaluate and configure cyber physical systems including embedded system architectures, analyze real time OS issues including concurrency and synchronization, and apply real time resource management. (n) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | Students will develop and maintain a web site, incorporate e-commerce and database components into a web site, and employ appropriate security measures. They will create scripts/programs to automate and perform operations and implement basic security practices in developing scripts/programs (e.g., bounds checking, input validation). (N) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 301 and CS& 141 with a minimum grade of C. |
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| Description | This course examines ethical principles and moral or ethical problemsthat arise in a business environment. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to apply the codes of practice, standards of conduct, professional responsibilities and regulatory aspects associated with common professional business. (LE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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Total credits this quarter: 15
Quarter 4 (summer)
General education and/or elective course(s)* (0-15 credits)
Total credits this quarter: 0-15
| Description | This course examines the role of project management in a business or corporate environment. Students learn how to achieve project goals and objectives within set constraints, such as time and budget. Topics include: project management frameworks and processes and their application to a project. Students learn to apply knowledge and skills to effectively initiate, plan, execute, and complete projects. (N) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | Students will learn about the hardware, communications, management, and programming environments associated with mobile technologies. Students will be able to interpret and explain coordination, energy efficiency, self-organization, and security within a wireless sensor network and be able to identify methods for isolating and/or obfuscating RF transmissions. (n) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 236 with a minimum grade of C. |
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| Description | Designing a supply chain including all of the components and the associated security issues. Students will learn about issues related to outsourcing supply chain components, apply mitigation methods, analyze transport and logistics of components, and evaluate third party development practices. (N) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 308 with a minimum grade of C. |
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Total credits this quarter: 15
| Description | Students will learn about local area networks in the master station and in the field; reliability, redundancy and safety issues; features ofthe RTU; PLCs and industrial computers; instrument and equipment interfaces; features of the MTU/HMI; security; data historian/back end systems; and planning and managing SCADA projects. (N) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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Total credits this quarter: 15
| Description | Students will be able to apply a concept taught in the IT networking BAS program, and develop additional expertise and knowledge throughan approved industry focused project. (N) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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Total credits this quarter: 15
*General education requirements
It's recommended you complete all general education course requirements as early in the sequence as is feasible.
Courses completed as part of your associate's degree may be used to satisfy these requirements.
General education - program specific requirements (15-25 credits)
BUS 302 Project Management (5 credits)
Recommended above in quarter 5.
BUS 303 Compliance and Auditing (5 credits)
Recommended above in quarter 2.
CS& 141 Computer Science I Java (0-5 credits)
ENGL& 230 Technical Writing (0-3 credits)
or ENGL& 235 Technical Writing (0-5 credits)
PHIL 301 Professional Ethics (5 credits)
Recommended above in quarter 3.
General education - basic requirements (0-15 credits)
CMST 245 Introduction to Organizational Communication (0-5 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (0-5 credits)
MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics (0-5 credits)
General education - distribution requirements (0-20 credits)
HUMANITIES click for list (0-5 credits)
LAB SCIENCE, NON-LAB PHYSICAL/BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE, or MATH/SCIENCE click for lists (0-10 credits)
Course note: At least 5 credits in physical, biological and/or earth sciences. Shall include at least one laboratory course.
SOCIAL SCIENCES click for list (0-5 credits)
Electives (0-45 credits)
You may need to apply up to 45 elective credits to meet the minimum of 180 credits for graduation. Please see your advisor for planning. (0-45 credits)
This short-term certificate provides specialized knowledge in the area of cloud computing. Students will learn to design and implement a cloud infrastructure and manage storage services. Topics covered include cloud based storage, virtualization, service oriented architecture (SOA), high availability, scaling, mobile devices, the role of open source cloud software such as Hadoop, OpenStack, and others.
If taken as a stand-alone certificate, this can only be completed on a part-time basis. Students who are completing this certificate on the path toward completing the BAS in IT networking - cybersecurity degree should follow that course sequence.
| Description | Analyze and apply the various technologies and services that enable cloud computing, interpret different types of cloud computing models, and analyze the security and legal issues associated with cloud computing. Compare each type of service/model of cloud computing, local resource requirements, local controls, networking requirements, and security. (n) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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Total credits this quarter: 5
| Description | Topics covered include: cloud based storage, virtualization, service-oriented architecture (SOA), high availability, scaling, mobile devices, the role of open source cloud software such as Hadoop, OpenStack, and others. (N) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 305 with a minimum grade of C. |
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Total credits this quarter: 5
Students will learn how to evaluate and configure cyber physical systems including embedded system architectures, design, plan, and implement an industrial control systems (ICS) network and analyze and mitigate security issues in an ICS network.
If taken as a stand-alone certificate, this can only be completed on a part-time basis. Students who are completing this certificate on the path toward completing the BAS in IT networking - cybersecurity degree should follow that course sequence.
| Description | Students will learn to evaluate and configure cyber physical systems including embedded system architectures, analyze real time OS issues including concurrency and synchronization, and apply real time resource management. (n) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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Total credits this quarter: 5
| Description | Students will learn about local area networks in the master station and in the field; reliability, redundancy and safety issues; features ofthe RTU; PLCs and industrial computers; instrument and equipment interfaces; features of the MTU/HMI; security; data historian/back end systems; and planning and managing SCADA projects. (N) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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Total credits this quarter: 5
Students will learn to evaluate the hardware, communications, management, and programming environments associated with mobile technologies and to design a supply chain including all of the components. Students will learn about security issues unique to these types of networks and how to mitigate risk.
If taken as a stand-alone certificate, this can only be completed on a part-time basis. Students who are completing this certificate on the path toward completing the BAS in IT networking - cybersecurity degree should follow that course sequence.
| Description | Students will learn about the hardware, communications, management, and programming environments associated with mobile technologies. Students will be able to interpret and explain coordination, energy efficiency, self-organization, and security within a wireless sensor network and be able to identify methods for isolating and/or obfuscating RF transmissions. (n) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 236 with a minimum grade of C. |
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Total credits this quarter: 5
| Description | Designing a supply chain including all of the components and the associated security issues. Students will learn about issues related to outsourcing supply chain components, apply mitigation methods, analyze transport and logistics of components, and evaluate third party development practices. (N) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of CIS 308 with a minimum grade of C. |
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Total credits this quarter: 5