Information Systems Assurance - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

Application Code 306

For curriculum information, contact the Business and Computer Systems Division—Room DH-239—443-518-1520.

This area of study is designed to meet the needs of the business community and industry in the expanding field of computer network engineering and administration. Graduates will be qualified for a variety of technical and administrative positions including client needs assessment, network design, network installation and maintenance, inter-network communication and connectivity, specialized network functions, and on-site network administration. Extensive lab instruction will provide exposure to real-world network scenarios. The required courses related to major prepare students for four respected industry certification exams including: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and Cisco’s Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT). Each student will then complete additional coursework in one of the specialized areas. Students who complete the Cisco area of study will be prepared for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing & Switching, CCNA Security, and CCNA Voice certifications. Students who complete the Cybersecurity area of study will be eligible for certification to the 4011 and 4013 standards by the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS). Students who complete the VMware Administration area of study will be prepared for VMware certifications.

Suggested Semester 1

Course Number	Title	Credits
CMSY 105	Managing and Maintaining PCs and Mobile Devices I	3
CMSY 106	Managing and Maintaining PCs and Mobile Devices II	3
CMSY 158	Fundamentals and Practice for Network+ Certification	3
CMSY 162	Introduction to Network Security Systems	3
CMSY 219	Operating Systems	3

Suggested Semester 2

Course Number	Title	Credits
ENGL 121	College Composition	3
CMSY 110	Software Applications for Micros	3
CSCO 291	Introduction to Networks	3
CSCO 292	Routing and Switching Essentials	3
MATH 141	College Algebra	3
	or higher core course

Suggested Semester 3

Course Number	Title	Credits
SPCH 105	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	3
Gen Ed Core	Social & Behavioral Sciences Core Group B	3
Elective	Electives*	9

Suggested Semester 4

Course Number	Title	Credits
PHYS 107	Physical Science	4
Core Elective	Any General Education Core Course	2
Elective	Electives*	9

*Electives - Select from the following:

Students will choose 18 credits from the courses listed below according to their specific career plans. The courses are grouped into four areas, but students are free to select 18 credits from any area. Since this is a rapidly changing field, students should consult a faculty advisor each semester.

Cyber Security

This area will prepare students to take a number of independent industry certification exams including CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and CISCO Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT).

Course Number	Title	Credits
CMSY 163	Introduction to Firewalls and Network Security	3
CMSY 164	Introduction to Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems	3
CMSY 172	Introduction to Programming with JavaScript	3
CMSY 255	Introduction to Unix and Linux	3
CMSY 262	Encryption and Secure Communications	3
CMSY 263	Ethical Hacking and Cyber Defense	3

Networking Technologies/Cisco

This area will prepare students to take a number of independent industry certification exams including CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CCNA Security, CCNA Voice, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Switching, and AMP Netconnect.

Course Number	Title	Credits
CSCO 293	Scaling Networks	3
CSCO 294	Connecting Networks	3
CSCO 305	Cisco IP Telephony	3
CSCO 308	CCNA Security	3
CSCO 652	Implementing IP Switching	3
ELEC 140	Network Cabling Systems	3

Network Management/Microsoft

This area will prepare students to take a number of independent industry certification exams including CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CISCO Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT), and Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA).

Course Number	Title	Credits
BMGT 204	Taking Your Business Mobile	3
CMSY 255	Introduction to Unix and Linux	3
ELEC 140	Network Cabling Systems	3
MSFT 251	Windows Client Configuration	3
MSFT 252	Windows Server Administration	3
MSFT 253	Active Directory Configuration	3

VMware Administration

This area will prepare students to take a number of independent industry certification exams including VMware vSphere Foundations (2V0-620), VMware Certified Associate (VCA-DCV), Certified Associate Network Virtualization (VCA-NV), Certified Associate Desktop and Mobility (VCA-DTM), Certified Professional (VCP-DCV), Network Virtualization (VCP-NV), and Certified Professional Desktop and Mobility (VCP-DTM).

Course Number	Title	Credits
VMCP 101	Introduction to Virtualization	3
VMCP 102	Virtualization of Computers, Networks, and Storage	3
VMCP 103	Installation, Configuration, and Management of ESXi and vSphere	3
VMCP 104	Software-Defined Data Center	3
VMCP 105	Network and Security	3
VMCP 106	Desktop and Mobility	3

A graduate should be able to

1. Identify appropriate network topologies and equipment related to client-server environment.
2. Demonstrate the ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot and apply security configurations to various host and network devices.
3. Utilize the ability to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Windows Server environment.
4. Develop ethical hacking skills and apply these in countermeasures and cyber defense as necessary.
5. Identify, understand, evaluate, and apply ethical reasoning in business practices.

Total Credit Hours: 60