Computer Information Security, A.A.S. (495)

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This program of study meets all the General Education Requirements at Chesapeake College.

Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree

Program Mission: The Chesapeake College Information Security Degree provides students with an understanding of computer security and information assurance based on current industry standards. This program is built upon the National Security Telecommunications and Systems Security Instruction (NSTISSI) 4011 and provides the foundation for students to sit for the following industryrecognized certifications: Network+, Security+, CCNA (CISCO Certified Network Associate) and SCNP (Security Certified Network Professional).

Program Description: The Computer Information Security program is designed to prepare students to become Computer Information Security Specialists for a wide-range of government agencies or businesses. Topics cover threats, vulnerabilities, and preventions of computer crimes at the technical (hardware and software) level. Students should consult with the College’s Admissions Office or with the Computer Information Department faculty for advising.

Program Goals: The Computer Information Security Degree program will:

Facilitate proficiency in content knowledge and skills for the College’s general education competencies.
Provide students with knowledge, concepts and skills of computer security and information assurance.
Promote technical competency, professional knowledge and ethical responsibility.
Prepare students for successful careers in information security or for further study in the field.

Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successfulcompletion of this program, students will be able to:

Design Secure Network Operating Systems.
Evaluate management, maintenance, and security of networks using the concepts associated with datacommunications and networking.
Evaluate management and maintenance of operating systems and computer hardware.
Plan, design, configure, and troubleshoot a CISCO-based network.

This program is offered through the CyberWatch Consortium of Maryland in conjunction with Anne Arundel Community College.

For More Information, Contact:
Mr. Ray Diedrichs
410-822-5400, ext. 2380.

Program Requirements:

[Courses Appear in Recommended Sequence.]

FSC 101 - Freshman Seminar Course 1 credit ♦
ART/HUM - Arts/Humanities (G.Ed.) 3 credits
CIS 109 - Introduction to Computers 4 credits
MAT - Mathematics (G.Ed.) 3-5 credits
SOC SCI - Social/Behavioral Science (G.Ed.) 3 credits
ENG 101 - Composition 3 credits
COM 101 - Fundamentals of Oral and Organizational Communication 3 credits
PED 103 - Wellness for Life 3 credits
CIS 152 - Microcomputer Operating Systems 3 credits +
CPL 105 - Career Planning and Preparation 1 credit
CIS 270 - Ethics for the Information Age 3 credits +
CIS 269 - Hardening the Infrastructure 4 credits +
CIS 254 - Linux – Use, Configuration & Administration 3 credits +
NAT SCI - Bio/Natural Science (G.Ed.) 3-4 credits
CIS 154 - Microsoft Windows Server 3 credits +
CIS 267 - Security + 3 credits +
CIS 278 - Network Defense and Countermeasures 3 credits +
CPL 280 - Cooperative Work Experience 3 credits +

Minimum Required Credits: 52

To be taken at Anne Arundel Community College:

CSI 157 - Networking I 4 credits
CSI 158 - Networking II 4 credits +
CSI 257 - Networking III 4 credits +
CSI 258 - Networking IV 4 credits +

Minimum Required Credits: 16

Total Required Credits: 68

Arts/Humanities Electives (G.Ed.) can be satisfied by:

ART 101 - Introduction to Art 3 credits
FLM 240 - The Art of Film 3 credits
HUM 101 - Introduction to Humanities 3 credits
HUM 110 - Integrated Arts 3 credits
MUS 101 - Introduction to Music 3 credits
THE 172 - Introduction to Theatre 3 credits

BIO/Natural Science Electives (G.Ed.) can be satisfied by:

BIO 101 - Fundamentals of Biology 4 credits
BIO 111 - Principles of Biology I 4 credits
CHM 121 - General Chemistry I 4 credits
GEO 143 - Physical Geography 4 credits
PHY 205 - College Physics I 4 credits
PHY 215 - Physics I 4 credits
SCI 102 - Humans in the Natural Universe 3 credits
SCI 110 - Introduction to Astronomy 4 credits
SCI 111 - Physical Geology 4 credits
SCI 141 - Physical Science 4 credits
SCI 142 - Earth Science 4 credits
SCI 151 - Environmental Science 4 credits

Mathematics Electives (G.Ed.) can be satisfied by:

MAT 113 - College Algebra 3 credits
MAT 115 - Precalculus 5 credits
MAT 140 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 4 credits
MAT 200 - Fundamentals of Mathematics 3 credits
MAT 204 - Introduction to Statistics 3 credits

Social/Behavior Science Electives (G.Ed.) can be satisfied by:

ANT 142 - Cultural Anthropology 3 credits
ECN 171 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credits
ECN 172 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 credits
HIS 101 - United States History I 3 credits
HIS 102 - United States History II 3 credits
HIS 131 - World Civilization I 3 credits
HIS 132 - World Civilization II 3 credits
PSC 150 - General Psychology 3 credits
SOC 161 - Sociology 3 credits
SOC 162 - Social Problems 3 credits

Note(s):

♦ Must be taken within the first 12 hours unless exempted by meeting established standards.

+ Prerequisite or corequisite. See course description for details.

Students may be required to pay out-of-county tuition for courses taken at other institutions. Students who have completed CISCO training elsewhere may also have their certification evaluated for credit toward degree completion.