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2019-2020 Academic Catalog

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2019-2020 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Information Systems Technology, CyberSecurity Concentration, A.A.S.

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Matthew DeMaria
201E Engineering Tech / (304) 367-4184
Locust Avenue Campus
Matthew.DeMaria@pierpont.edu

Program Purpose

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Systems Technology offering a shared core, and once completed, a selected concentration of Information Systems Specialist or CyberSecurity.

The CyberSecurity Track provides students with comprehensive knowledge of computer and network design in the area of information security. The program enables students to understand the threats that face computers and networks. In addition, the program enables and encourages students to learn essential problem-solving skills, industry best practices, software applications, and core technical skills used by information systems and technology industry professionals. The program also prepares students to take information technology industry certifications, e.g. CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network +, Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT), and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

Students will enter the CyberSecurity track at the beginning of their second year and must have a grade of “C’ or higher in all Information Systems courses. Prior to their acceptance, they must also obtain a satisfactory background check.

Opportunities

Graduates are qualified for positions as systems administrators, call center support technicians, hardware and software support technicians, and networking technicians and administrators.

Graduates may continue their education towards a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the A.A.S degree in Information Systems Technology, graduates will be able to do the following:

Utilize various information security tools given different target systems in different environments
Implement countermeasures for various types of attacks
Apply a common ethical hacking methodology
Design and implement a secure network.
Install and Manage Enterprise Networking appliances.
Perform entry-level system administrator duties on Microsoft and Linux based operating systems
Configure, update, and support Cisco Integrated Services Routers (ISRs)

Information Systems Core 30 SEM. HRS.

COM 2200 - Introduction to Human Communications 3 hr(s).
~ENGL 1104 - Written English I 3 hr(s).
~ENGL 1109 - Technical Report Writing 3 hr(s).
-OR
~ENGL 1108 - Written English II 3 hr(s). (“C” or higher in ENGL 1108 or ENGL 1109 for graduation)
OFAD 1150 - Computer Concepts and Applications 3 hr(s).
INFO 2205 - Information Technology: Hardware and Operating Systems 3 hr(s).
INFO 2206 - Advanced Hardware and Operating Systems 3 hr(s).
INFO 2250 - Cisco 1 3 hr(s).
INFO 2251 - Cisco 2 3 hr(s).
~MTH 1207 - Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics 3 hr(s). or higher
~PSYG 1101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 hr(s).
-OR
~SCY 1101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 hr(s).

Cybersecurity Concentration 30 SEM. HRS.

INFO 2207 - Windows Server Installation and Maintenance 3 hr(s).
INFO 2230 - Fundamentals of Linux 3 hr(s).
INFO 2240 - Programming, Data & File Structures 3 hr(s).
INFO 2256 - Information Security 3 hr(s).
INFO 2300 - Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems Fundamentals 3 hr(s).
INFO 2310 - Network Security Fundamentals 3 hr(s).
INFO 2315 - Linux Server Administration 3 hr(s).
INFO 2320 - Ethical Hacking & Systems Defense 3 hr(s).
INFO 2330 - Introduction to Computer Forensics 3 hr(s).
INFO 2995 - Professional Internship and Portfolio Development in Information Systems 3 hr(s).

Information Systems Core Model Schedule 30 SEM. HRS.

Fall First Year

~ENGL 1104 - Written English I 3 hr(s). (“C” or higher for graduation) (4)
~MTH 1207 - Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics 3 hr(s). or higher (5)
INFO 2250 - Cisco 1 3 hr(s).
OFAD 1150 - Computer Concepts and Applications 3 hr(s).
INFO 2205 - Information Technology: Hardware and Operating Systems 3 hr(s).

Total Semester Hours 15 (18)

Spring First Year

COM 2200 - Introduction to Human Communications 3 hr(s).
~ENGL 1109 - Technical Report Writing 3 hr(s).
-OR
~ENGL 1108 - Written English II 3 hr(s).
INFO 2200 - Fundamentals of Information Systems 3 hr(s).
INFO 2206 - Advanced Hardware and Operating Systems 3 hr(s).
INFO 2251 - Cisco 2 3 hr(s).
~PSYG 1101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 hr(s).
-OR
~SCY 1101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 hr(s).

Total Semester Hours 15

Information Systems - Cybersecurity Concentration 30 SEM. HRS.

Fall Second Year

INFO 2256 - Information Security 3 hr(s).
INFO 2240 - Programming, Data & File Structures 3 hr(s).
INFO 2207 - Windows Server Installation and Maintenance 3 hr(s).
INFO 2300 - Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems Fundamentals 3 hr(s).
INFO 2230 - Fundamentals of Linux 3 hr(s).

Total Semester Hours 15

Spring Second Year

INFO 2330 - Introduction to Computer Forensics 3 hr(s).
INFO 2995 - Professional Internship and Portfolio Development in Information Systems 3 hr(s).
INFO 2310 - Network Security Fundamentals 3 hr(s).
INFO 2315 - Linux Server Administration 3 hr(s).
INFO 2320 - Ethical Hacking & Systems Defense 3 hr(s).

Total Semester Hours 15

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