2015-2016 Catalog

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2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Forensics Option, Information Systems Technology, A.A.S.

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Program Pathway

First Year Fall				First Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits		Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Gen Ed	Math Gen Ed	3		Gen Ed	SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology	3
Gen Ed	ENG 101 - English Composition	3		IST 154	Networking Basics	3
IST 108	Microsoft Operating System	3		ADJ 203	Criminal Law	3
ADJ 101	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3		IST 151	PC Tech: Operating Systems	3
IST 102	Introduction to Information Technology	3		IST 150	PC Tech: Repair and Troubleshooting	3
TOTAL		15		TOTAL		15
Second Year Fall				Second Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits		Course Number	Course Name	Credits
CYB 210	Ethics in the Information Age	3		Gen Ed	Biological/Physical Science Gen Ed; 2 - 3 credits	3
ADJ 204	Criminalistics	3		Gen Ed	Diversity Gen Ed	3
IST 166	Forensics I	3		Gen Ed	Arts/Humanities Gen Ed	3
Restricted Elective	Choose from the list in consultation with an advisor	3		IST 266	Computer Forensics II - Investigation Practices	3
ENG 112	Technical Writing I	3		SOC 103	Criminology	3
TOTAL		15		TOTAL		15

Computer Forensics

The career program in Computer Forensics is designed for students who plan to enter the field of Data Recovery, Computer Forensic Investigation, or related fields. Major areas of study include criminal justices, computer forensics, network fundamentals and operating systems. This degree must be completed within four years because of constantly changing technology. Students who do not complete within four years will fall under the latest catalog. Students should always confer with advisors for specific requirements as these are subject to change.

General Education Requirements (21 Credits)

Arts/Humanities

Select a course from approved General Education course list (3 Credits)

Behavioral/Social Sciences

SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (3 Credits)

Biological/Physical Science

Select a course from approved General Education course list (3-4 Credits)

Diversity

Select a course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)

English

ENG 101 - English Composition (3 Credits)
ENG 112 - Technical Writing I (3 Credits)

Mathematics

MAT 101 - College Algebra (3 Credits)

Program Requirements (36 Credits)

ADJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 Credits)
ADJ 203 - Criminal Law (3 Credits)
ADJ 204 - Criminal Investigation (3 Credits)
CYB 210 - Ethics in the Information Age (3 Credits)
IST 102 - Introduction to Information Technology (3 Credits)
IST 108 - Microsoft Operating System (3 Credits)
IST 150 - PC Tech: Repair and Troubleshooting (3 Credits)
IST 151 - PC Tech: Operating Systems (3 Credits)
IST 154 - Networking Basics (3 Credits)
IST 166 - Computer Forensics I - Principles And Practices (3 Credits)
IST 266 - Computer Forensics II – Investigations Practices (3 Credits)
SOC 103 - Criminology (3 Credits)

Restricted Electives (3 Credits)

ADJ 205 - Forensic Science for Criminal Justice (3 Credits)
BTC 101 - Introduction to Biotechnology (3 Credits)
CYB 101 - Introduction to Cybersecurity (3 Credits)
CYB 240 - Ethical Hacking Fundamentals (3 Credits)
IST 109 - UNIX/Linux Operating System (3 Credits)
IST 140 - Fundamentals of Wireless Computing (3 Credits)
IST 160 - Introduction to Security Fundamentals (3 Credits)
IST 261 - Server Management I (3 Credits)
IST 269 - Internship I (3 Credits)

Degree Requirement (60 Credits)

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