Information Technology Department Courses
Please note that college course and program curriculum is a process of continual change. Every effort is made to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the information below, but students should consult a counselor or the faculty chair for the most current details regarding course descriptions, course applicability to programs, and patterns of course offerings at each Cerro Coso Community College campus location. That a course does not showing a pattern of offerings does not mean it is not offered, only that it may be offered irregularly. Consult counseling or the faculty chair for more information.
Click on each course below for course details.
Course Descriptions
3.0 Units
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course introduces practical mathematical applications for business information students. Topics include solving business problems using an electronic calculator, banking, payroll, invoicing, markups/markdowns, interest, present and future value, credit cards, student loans, types of insurance, installment buying, and mortgages. Learners are required to access a printing calculator with features including round off/up key, decimal selector for 0 through 6 plus float memory keys and 10-12 digit keyboard.
3.0 Units
Advisory: BSOT C070
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course covers basic accounting concepts and procedures that are required to complete the accounting cycle. Account types (assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, expenses) as well as procedures for bank reconciliations, petty cash, and payroll are introduced. Learners complete business transactions from day-to-day economic activities to closing entries, and prepare year end documents such as a balance sheet, income statement, and statement of owner's equity. Students must complete and prepare lab assignments which will reinforce the concepts of the course. An introduction to Quickbooks is also incorporated in this course as an automated software option.
1.0 Unit
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
9 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This course is designed for those with little or no computer experience. Learners practice file management, email, instant messaging, and Internet browsing and searching. This course includes a brief introduction to industry standard word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation application programs. Computer terminology and identification of fundamental hardware and software applications are also introduced. (Formerly CSCI C070.)
3.0 Units
Advisory: BSOT C075, ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course provides the learner with a survey of skills and topics covered in the Business Information Worker certificates and degree program. Business English, entry level office procedures, the role of a business information professional, the workplace environment, workplace communication, ethics, customer focus, and teamwork are covered. The focus is an introduction to skills that are relevant to success as an office clerk, administrative assistant, office manager, or other business information worker roles.
1.0 Unit
Advisory: ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
9 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This course provides the learner with a basic understanding of word processing with Microsoft Word, including document creation, formatting, and editing. Learners create, edit, and format business letters, multiple-page reports, newsletters, and cover letters. This course begins preparation for the Microsoft Office User certification exam for Word.
1.0 Unit
Advisory: BSOT C075, ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
9 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This course provides a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel beginning with spreadsheet design, creation, revision, formatting, and printing a workbook. Basic formulas, functions, and syntax are introduced along with an introduction to using charts and graphs. Problem solving for Excel solutions is also emphasized. This course begins preparation for the Microsoft Office User Certification exam for Excel.
1.0 Unit
Advisory: BSOT C075, ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
9 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This hands-on computer course provides a beginning understanding of the Microsoft Access database management program. Topics include fundamental relational database design and management as well as building and editing basic tables, forms, queries, and reports. This course begins preparation for the core level Microsoft Access Office Specialist certification exam.
1.0 Unit
Advisory: BSOT C075, ENGL C101.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
9 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This course provides the learner with experience in planning, creating, editing, viewing, and printing PowerPoint presentations. Included is the opportunity to add and modify both text and graphics; insert and modify information graphics and multimedia; apply, modify, and create master pages; and apply, modify, and create templates. Integration with other Microsoft programs is included. It is designed for all individuals including professionals acquiring or updating basic skills in creating and editing professional presentations. This course prepares for the Microsoft Office User Certification in MS PowerPoint.
1.0 Unit
Advisory: BSOT C075, ENGL C101.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
9 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This course introduces personal management software and use of Microsoft Outlook functions. Topics include management of e-mail, organization of contacts, creation and scheduling of events using the calendar, and creation and management of tasks for personal and business use. Customization of Outlook features is also covered.
1.0 Unit
C-ID: BSOT 110X Keyboarding I
Advisory: BSOT C075, ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
9 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This is a beginning-level keyboarding course designed to develop effective keyboarding skills with an emphasis on building correct touch-typing techniques for alphanumeric, symbol, and punctuation keys. A foundation in keyboarding speed and accuracy is developed and proofreader's marks are introduced. Successful completion of this class results in a minimum keyboarding speed of 15 net words per minute on a two-minute timed writing.
1.0 Unit
Advisory: BSOT C131, ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
9 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This is an intermediate-level course that builds on a basic keyboarding foundation with correct touch-typing techniques, including alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keyboarding as well as 10-key numeric keypad. Skill-building includes introductory formatting of documents using Microsoft Word. Successful completion of this class results in minimum keyboarding speed of 30 net words per minute on a three-minute timed writing.
1.0 Unit
Prerequisite: BSOT C132
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
9 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This is an advanced-level keyboarding course that builds on an intermediate keyboarding foundation with correct touch-typing techniques, including alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keyboarding as well as 10-key numeric keypad. Skill-building includes document production with advanced formatting using MS Word and individualized remedial drills. Successful completion of this class results in minimum keyboarding speed of 45 net words per minute (wpm) or better on a five-minute timed writing.
1.0 Unit
Advisory: BSOT C075, BSOT C131
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
9 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This course provides a basic understanding of Adobe Acrobat. Topics include creating portable document files (PDF), working with PDF files, annotating and editing files, plus interactive forms and problem solving. Management of PDFs is also covered.
1.0 Unit
Prerequisite: BSOT C121
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
9 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This course provides an intermediate understanding of word processing concepts. Learners create, edit, and format documents including business plans, form letters, and mailing labels, and learn how to collaborate with others on the creation of complex documents. Features of templates, outlines, mail merge, and online distribution of web-based documents are also included. This course continues preparation for the Microsoft Office Application Specialist certification exam for Microsoft Word.
1.0 Unit
Prerequisite: BSOT C123
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
9 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This course provides an intermediate understanding of Microsoft Excel, covering data analysis, multiple worksheets and functions, pivot tables, conflict resolution, change-tracking, data validation, chart formatting, template usage, and macro operation. Problem solving for Excel solutions is also emphasized. This course continues preparation for the Microsoft Office User Certification exam for Excel.
1.0 Unit
Prerequisite: BSOT C125
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
9 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This course provides an intermediate understanding of database design and management. Advanced queries, table design, custom forms, and reports as well as integration of Access with the Web and other programs is covered. This course continues preparation for the Microsoft Office User Specialist exam for MS Access.
1.0 Unit
Prerequisite: BSOT C151
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
9 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This course provides an advanced understanding of word processing with Microsoft Word, including creation of templates, macros, advanced table formatting, and use of long documents and subdocuments. Customizing and automating work and online forms are also covered. This course completes preparation for the Microsoft Office User exam for Word.
1.0 Unit
Prerequisite: BSOT C153
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
9 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This course provides an advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel. Financial and what-if analysis, data tables, scenario management, importing and exporting data, enhancing with Visual Basic, sub-routines, modifying default settings, collaborating on shared workbooks, and problem-solving tools are covered. This course completes preparation for the Microsoft Office User Certification exam for Excel.
1.0 Unit
Prerequisite: BSOT C155
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
9 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This hands-on computer course provides an advanced understanding of Microsoft Access. Action queries, table relationship properties, and automating tasks with macros are covered. Visual Basic for Applications is introduced to enhance database construction and functionality. Managing with replication and synchronization, as well securing with the user level Security Wizard, is included. This course completes the study of skills required to prepare for the Microsoft Application Specialist exam for Access.
3.0 Units
Prerequisite: BSOT C100, BSOT C132. Advisory: BSAD C145, BSOT C127, BSOT C153, BSOT
C161
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. Designed for the last semester of study in the Business Office Technology/ Business Information Professional major, this course integrates and refines business information skills presented throughout the program in advanced preparation for the administrative professional occupation. Procedures such as travel arrangements, organizing meetings or conferences, and electronic records management are introduced. Emphasis is placed on time management, customer service, human relations, workplace ethics, and effective communication. A final focus on job applications, interviewing, and employment documents is included. (Formerly BSOT C154 Office Personnel Seminar.)
3.0 Units
Advisory: BSOT C075, ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course covers beginning through intermediate concepts in digital image capture and creation. Topics covered include photograph retouching and enhancing, original creation of composite images from photographs and artwork, drawing and painting original digital artwork, and the creation of web graphics. Students learn techniques for high quality image acquisition and how to evaluate the application of copyright law in specific scenarios.
3.0 Units
Advisory: BSOT C075, ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course enables students to develop computer illustration and graphic design skills through visual design exercises and projects, including logos, technical and creative illustrations, package designs, and brochures. Students learn principles of page layout and typography. Students also develop proficiency through the intermediate levels in the use Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign. No prior knowledge of the software is required.
3.0 Units
Advisory: BSOT C075, ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This entry-level course provides students with the skills to create web pages in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) using a text editor. This course emphasizes current web standards which include code validation, semantics, and separating content from style. Students also learn how to select a web hosting provider, purchase a domain name, and construct a web site with WordPress.
4.0 Units
Advisory: DMA C111
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course introduces students to user-centered design. Topics include web content accessibility, usability, and interaction design. Analysis of intended audience is carefully considered. Students also use several software tools from the Adobe Creative Cloud for rapid prototyping. Students should be proficient in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) upon enrolling in this course. Approved for Local GE Area 6.
3.0 Units
Advisory: DMA C102, DMA C111
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. In this course, students develop an understanding of graphic design periods and styles, and they apply principles of design, color theory, and typography to web page designs. Students develop intermediate proficiency in Adobe Dreamweaver. Students also acquire skills in customizing WordPress themes. Students should be proficient in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and digital imaging in order to be successful in this class.
3.0 Units
Advisory: DMA C111, DMA C211
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course provides students with the skills to develop content for mobile devices using Hypertext Markup Language 5 (HTML5). Particular emphasis is given to designing for small screens, including interface design, usability, and aesthetic style.
3.0 Units
Advisory: DMA C102, ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course introduces digital video production techniques that are well-suited for web and social media publishing. Course topics include planning and scriptwriting, camera operation, sound recording, lighting, camera direction, non-linear editing of clips, titling, transitions, effects, compositing, and output. Students also learn techniques for producing professional-quality podcasts and screencasts, as well as how to utilize video and audio publishing platforms.
3.0 Units
Advisory: ENGL C070
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course provides students with a foundation in electronic commerce and social media marketing. Topics include e-commerce web site hosting, revenue models, payment systems, web site accessibility, search engine optimization, digital advertisements, social media platforms, email marketing, and security and privacy. Students also develop a business plan and a social media marketing plan, and they create a functioning e-commerce website.
3.0 Units
Advisory: DMA C111, MATH C050
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course provides students with the skills to create interactive web pages with JavaScript, which first requires learning the principles of JavaScript language. Practical application of JavaScript includes navigation rollover effects, manipulating windows, manipulating form data, validating forms, and creating drop down menus. Students must be proficient in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to be successful in this class.
3.0 Units
Advisory: DMA C211
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course provides students with the skills to create dynamic web pages with PHP Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) and Structured Query Language (MySQL). Practical applications of PHP include web form data processing and work with MySQL databases using sessions. Students must have existing proficiency in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and have an understanding of basic programming concepts to be successful in this class.
3.0 Units
Prerequisite: DMA C111
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This is a course in web site or application project planning and production. Students work in teams to design and complete a commercial project. Students develop an understanding of team roles, workflow, budgeting, and legal and technical considerations for completing a project. This is the capstone course and should be taken in the last semester of the program. Ideally, all courses in the Web Design or Web Development option should be previously completed or taken concurrently with this course.
3.0 Units
C-ID: BUS 140 Business Information Systems, ITIS 120 Computer Information Systems
Advisory: ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course is an examination of information systems and their role in business. The course focuses on information systems, database management systems, networking, e-commerce, ethics and security, computer systems hardware, and software components.
3.0 Units
C-ID: BSOT 111 X MS Word I, BSOT 121 X MS Word II
Advisory: IT C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course provides the learner with skills in word processing with Microsoft Word including document creation, formatting, editing, and inserting illustrations; table creation and formatting; using themes, styles, templates, and micros; and managing resources and using office collaborative features.
3.0 Units
C-ID: BSOT 112 X MS Excel I, BSOT 122 X MS Excel II
Advisory: IT C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course provides understanding of Microsoft Excel features with spreadsheet design, creation, revision, formatting, and printing a workbook. Basic and intermediate formulas, functions, and syntax are introduced along with charts and graphs. The course also covers data analysis, multiple worksheets and functions, pivot tables, conflict resolution, change-tracking, data validation, chart formatting, template usage, and macro-operation.
3.0 Units
C-ID: BSOT 113 X MS Access I, BSOT 123 X MS Access II
Advisory: IT C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This hands-on computer course provides a beginning understanding of databases using the Microsoft Access database management program. Topics include fundamental relational database design and management as well as building and editing basic tables, forms, queries, and reports.
3.0 Units
C-ID: BSOT 114 X MS PowerPoint I, BSOT 124 MS PowerPoint II
Advisory: IT C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course provides the learner with experience in planning, creating, editing, viewing, and printing PowerPoint presentations. Included is the development of skills to add and modify text, photographs, graphics, charts, audio, video, transitions, animations, templates, and speaker notes. Students also acquire skills in recording and delivering presentations effectively and collaborating with others about the content of a presentation.
3.0 Units
C-ID: BSOT 106 X MS Outlook
Advisory: IT C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course provides the learner with skills in using and integrating Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft OneNote, Teams, Google applications, Google Drive, SharePoint, Smartsheet, and other cloud computing tools for the purpose of enhancing productivity in the business and information technology environment. Learners develop skills in evaluating which tool(s) are appropriate to meet a specific objective or solve a particular problem.
2.0 Units
C-ID: BSOT 125 X Adobe Acrobat
Advisory: IT C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
18 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course provides the learner with skills in creating, editing, combining, organizing, and protecting Portable Document Format (PDF) files. Students learn how to convert a PDF document into a fillable form, prepare for signatures, solicit comments, scan for optical character reading, and evaluate for accessibility. The course also discusses the role of PDF documents in the business environment.
4.0 Units
C-ID: ITIS 110 Information & Communication Technology Essentials
Advisory: IT C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course provides an introduction to the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level Information and Communications Technology (ICT) professionals. The fundamentals of computer hardware and software as well as advanced concepts such as security, networking, and the responsibilities of an ICT professional are introduced. This course prepares students for the CompTIA's A+ certification exam.
3.0 Units
C-ID: ITIS 150 Computer Network Fundamentals
Advisory: IT C142 or 1 year equivalent building and/or maintaining computer systems which includes setting up equipment, installing software and repairing. Additional experience in setting up computers on a network is needed.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP (Internet Protocol) addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for further study of computer networks. It uses the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) and TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. This course prepares students for the current version of CompTIA's Network+ certification exam.
3.0 Units
C-ID: ITIS 160 Introduction to Information Systems Security
Advisory: IT C101 and IT C142, or 2 years equivalent experience in the Information Technology field
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles and topics of Information Technology Security and Risk Management at the organizational level. It addresses hardware, software, processes, communications, applications, and policies and procedures with respect to organizational Cybersecurity and Risk Management.
3.0 Units
C-ID ITIS 155 Systems and Network Administration
Prerequisite: IT C101. Advisory: IT C143
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to build, maintain, troubleshoot and support server hardware and software technologies. Topics include environmental issues, disaster recovery and physical / software security procedures, industry terminology and concepts, server roles / specializations, and interaction within the overall computing environment. This course prepares students for the current version of CompTIA's Server+ certification exam.
3.0 Units
C-ID ITIS 130 Introduction to Programming Concepts and Methodologies
Prerequisite: IT C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts and models of application development including the basic concepts of program design, data structures, programming, problem solving, programming logic, and fundamental design techniques for event-driven programs. Students receive hands-on experience with a modern application programming language and development platform.
3.0 Units
C-ID: ITIS 164 Introduction to Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacking
Prerequisite: IT C101. Advisory: IT C142, IT C143, IT C146
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
45 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This course introduces the network security specialist to the various methodologies for attacking a network. Students are introduced to the concepts, principles, and techniques, supplemented by hands-on exercises, for attacking and disabling a network within the context of properly securing a network. The course emphasizes network attack methodologies with the emphasis on student use of network attack techniques and tools and appropriate defenses and countermeasures. Students receive course content information through a variety of methods: lecture and demonstration of hacking tools are used in addition to a virtual environment. Students experience a hands-on practical approach to penetration testing measures and ethical hacking.
3.0 Units
C-ID: ITIS 165: Digital Forensics Fundamentals
Prerequisite: IT C101, IT C142, IT C143, IT C146
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course is an introduction to the methods used to properly conduct a computer forensics investigation beginning with a discussion of ethics, while mapping to the objectives of the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certification. Topics include an overview of computer forensics as a profession, the computer investigation process, operating systems’ boot processes and disk structures, data acquisition and analysis, technical writing, and review of familiar computer forensics tools.
3.0 Units
C-ID ITIS 140 Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design
Prerequisite: IT C101. Advisory IT C143, IT C146
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
45 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. The course presents a systematic methodology for analyzing a business problem or opportunity, determining what role, if any, computer-based technologies can play in addressing the business need, articulating business requirements for the technology solution, specifying alternative approaches to acquiring the technology capabilities needed to address the business requirements, and specifying the requirements for the information systems solution in particular, in-house development, development from third-party providers, or purchased commercial-off-the-shelf packages.
3.0 Units
Advisory: IT C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This is a capstone course that provides students with skills to enter the workforce and be successful in an organization. Students focus on the preparation of job applications, as well as interviewing for employment in a business environment. Types of business organizations, cultures, procedures, processes, chain of command, communication, and ethics are explored to provide students with the soft skills to be successful once on the job.
3.0 Units
C-ID ITIS 180 Introduction to Database Management Systems
Prerequisite: IT C101. Advisory ENGL C070
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course provides the students with an introduction to the core concepts in data and information management. It is centered around the core skills of identifying organizational information requirements, modeling them using conceptual data modeling techniques, converting the conceptual data models into relational data models and verifying their structural characteristics with normalization techniques, and implementing and utilizing a relational database using an industrial-strength database management system. The course also covers basic database administration tasks and key concepts of data quality and data security. In addition to developing database applications, the course helps the students understand how large-scale packaged systems are highly dependent on the use of Database Management Systems (DBMSs). Building on the transactional database understanding, the course provides an introduction to data and information management technologies that provide decision support capabilities under the broad business intelligence umbrella.
3.0 Units
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course provides introductory skills in
cloud computing. It is aligned with the CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ certification and
the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF).
3.0 Units
Prerequisite: IT C280
27 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course is designed to prepare students for a career as a cloud architect. Students learn architectural principles and services of cloud platforms, and design and deploy highly scalable, fault-tolerant services. This course is aligned with AWS Cloud Architecture Associate Certification.
3.0 Units
Prerequisite: IT C101. Advisory: IT C142, IT C143
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course is an in-depth examination of Linux basic foundations, including concepts of installation, operations, and maintenance of the Linux Operating System. Using a combination of Red Hat Academy foundational resources and open source utilities, students will study and practice the basics of the operating system, its graphical user interface, and its networking services.
3.0 Units
Prerequisite: IT C290
27 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course is the second in the series and builds on the information learned in IT C290, including a continuation of in-depth examination and configuration of common network service clients on Linux servers, to include automated installation with kickstart, task scheduling, configuration of NFS and SMB networking storage, and configuration of centralized authentication and enhanced security. Students will learn in the Red Hat Academy to secure and connect the Linux workstation to a corporate network.
3.0 Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Acceptance to Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security Degree
and completion of prerequisites.
Prerequisite: IT C101, IT C146, IT C248
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course develops familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) tools, processes, and techniques and their role in securing business systems. Focus is on deploying log and event management tools along with understanding the sources for proper cybersecurity analysis. Students develop a deeper understanding of the data collected with a real-world emphasis on extraction of actionable event intelligence.
3.0 Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Acceptance to Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security Degree.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course prepares the student to pass the Microsoft AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure certifications. This course also provides the knowledge required to secure networks and the systems that run over the network, focusing on access and system hardening. This course also covers security in the Cloud as well as working with Microsoft Azure and Active Directory.
3.0 Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Acceptance to Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security Degree
and completion of prerequisites.
Prerequisite: IT C255, IT C257
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This is an in-depth course in computer forensics for the Windows family of operating systems. Students learn to triage a running Windows computer for evidence of malicious behavior, analyze the File Allocation Table (FAT) and New Technology File System (NTFS) filesystems, and identify and analyze a variety of forensic artifacts. Emphasis is placed on evidence types and locations related to incident response including Windows event logs and artifacts of program execution.
3.0 Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Acceptance to Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security Degree.
Prerequisite: IT C320, IT C330
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course places an emphasis on multiple aspects of cyber security and incident response. Topics include foundational areas of risk management, detection and response, and disaster recovery, reinforcing key concepts of cyber security governance and applying the appropriate knowledge and skillset as required by an incident handler. This course will include up-to-date information from the National Institute of Science and Technology, as well as international standards from the International Organization of Standardization.
3.0 Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Acceptance to Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security Degree.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. In this course, emphasis is placed on advanced technical skills and knowledge to implement, monitor, and secure technology infrastructure. Topics include security operations and administration, access controls, risk identification, monitoring and analysis, incident response and recovery, cryptography, network and communications security, and systems and application security. This course is aligned with the (ISC)2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification.
3.0 Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Acceptance to Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security Degree.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course covers basic principles of cyber threat intelligence such as the intelligence lifecycle, requirements, collection and sources, and types of intelligence. Students develop an understanding of tactical, operational, and strategic threat intelligence. Cyber threat intelligence is explored within the context of threat modeling, the cyber kill chain, and the MITRE ATT&CK Framework. Emphasis is placed on intelligence terminology, concepts, and application of threat intelligence to incident response, security operations, and preventative controls. Topics include planning and requirements development, threat actors, threat modeling, analysis of incident data, and acting on threat intelligence to improve cyber security.
3.0 Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Acceptance to Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security Degree.
Prerequisite: IT C101, IT C146, IT C248
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course develops familiarity with system and network auditing tools, processes, and techniques to develop and implement an audit analytics strategy. Focus is on applying risk analysis techniques to be able to conduct technical audits of information systems. Students develop a deeper understanding of the data analytics and continuous monitoring of networks and information systems.
3.0 Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Acceptance to Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security Degree.
Prerequisite: IT C330
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course focuses on the enterprise security architecture used in military and government organizations. The emphasis is on identifying and managing enterprise information technology (IT) risk and implementing and maintaining information security controls. Topics include the Risk Management Framework (RMF), enterprise security architecture and operations, integration of enterprise security, and research, development, and collaboration methodologies.
3.0 Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Acceptance to Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security Degree.
Prerequisite: IT C255, IT C330, IT C350
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course provides training that prepares the student to pass the CompTIA PenTest+ certification, as well as have the knowledge and skills to plan and scope a penetration testing engagement, including vulnerability scanning, while understanding the legal and compliance requirements. With this knowledge, the student analyzes the information and writes a written report, effectively communicating the results of the engagement.
3.0 Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Acceptance to Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security Degree.
Prerequisite: IT C280
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course is designed to help students gain an intermediate knowledge of cyber security principles and services for cloud computing through a guided, hands-on approach. Topics include cloud security design, implementation, architecture, operations, controls, and compliance with regulatory frameworks. This course includes demonstrations, instructional guides, and real-life scenarios.
0.0 Units
9 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This is a noncredit course. This course is a basic computer class for individuals with little or no computer experience. It is a short-term workforce class where individuals will learn the basics of computer hardware, software, file management, email, and the internet.
0.0 Units
9 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This is a noncredit course. This is a beginning-level course designed for workforce preparation individuals to develop effective keyboarding skills with an emphasis on building correct touch-typing techniques. It provides a foundation in keyboarding speed and accuracy, as well as introduces individuals to proofreaders’ marks.
0.0 Units
9 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This is a noncredit course. This is a basic word-processing course for individuals with little or no word-processing experience. It is a short-term workforce course where individuals learn the basics of word processing including creating and editing documents using Microsoft Word software.
0.0 Units
9 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This is a noncredit course. This course covers basic spreadsheets for individuals with little or no experience with Microsoft Excel. It is a short-term workforce course where individuals learn the basics of spreadsheet design, creation, revision, formatting, and printing a workbook. Basic formulas, functions, and syntax are introduced along with an introduction to using charts and graphs. Microsoft Excel is the software that students utilize for this course.
0.0 Units
9 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This is a noncredit course. This course covers basic presentation software for individuals with little or no Microsoft PowerPoint experience. It is a short-term workforce course where individuals learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint including planning, creating, editing, viewing, and printing PowerPoint presentations. Individuals also learn to add and modify both text and graphics; insert and modify information graphics and multimedia; apply, modify, and create master pages; and apply, modify, and create templates.
0.0 Units
9 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This is a noncredit course. This course is an introduction to personal management software for individuals with little or no experience with Microsoft Outlook. It is a short-term workforce course where individuals learn the management of e-mail, organization of contacts, creation, and scheduling of events using the calendar, and creation and management of tasks for personal and business use. Customization of Outlook features is also covered.
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