Network Administration and Cyber Security AAS
West Burlington campus
This is the two year AAS degree. There is also a one year IT Technician Diploma degree.
Network Administration & Cyber Security - AAS
The Networking Administration and Cybersecurity program offers hands-on experience with installation, maintenance, and administration of PC networks. Students will spend time working on security principles and router, switch, and firewall configuration. The program offers the latest equipment and software, plus experience with Microsoft and Linux operating systems. Students will leave with the skills and knowledge industry requires.
During the second semester, students will take NET-101 IT Fundamentals, where they have the opportunity to earn CompTIA IT Fundamentals certification.
The IT Technician Diploma is awarded after successful completion of the second semester.
Students will also take NET-153 Advanced Networking during the second year, which includes the CIW Network Technology Associates exam. The CIW NTA certificate is awarded after successful completion of this exam.
Summary Sheet
The summary sheet provides a program overview and other information.
For specific information regarding program rules and expectations, please view the IT Program Handbook
Curriculum Sequence |
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Fall Semester I | Course Title | Credit |
CIS-125 | INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING LOGIC WITH LANGUAGE | 3 |
NET-122 | COMPUTER HARDWARE BASICS | 3 |
NET-142 | NETWORK ESSENTIALS | 3 |
NET-442 | LINUX OPERATING SYSTEM | 3 |
ENG-105 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
Take 1 of these courses: | ||
MAT-702 | INTRODUCTION TO MATH APPLICATIONS | 3 |
MAT-772 | APPLIED MATH (ONLINE) | 3 |
Semester Total: | 18 | |
Spring Semester I | Course Title | Credit |
CIS-504 | STRUCTURED SYSTEMS ANALYSIS | 3 |
NET-101 | IT FUNDAMENTALS | 1 |
NET-310 | VIRTUAL MACHINES | 3 |
NET-314 | WINDOWS SERVER | 4 |
NET-637 | NETWORK INTRUSION INVESTIGATION | 3 |
Take 1 of these courses: | ||
HUM-287 | LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT STUDIES | 3 |
SOC-114 | CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN THE WORKPLACE | 3 |
Semester Total: | 17 | |
Fall Semester II | Course Title | Credit |
BUS-203 | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 2 |
CFR-100 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER FORENSICS | 3 |
NET-627 | SYSTEM SECURITY | 2 |
NET-716 | DATABASE ADMINISTRATION/SERVICE APPLICATION | 3 |
Take 1 of these courses: | ||
PSY-111 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
SOC-110 | INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY | 3 |
Semester Total: | 13 | |
Spring Semester II | Course Title | Credit |
CIS-810 | EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES SEMINAR | 1 |
NET-153 | ADVANCED NETWORKING | 4 |
NET-717 | EMAIL APPLICATIONS | 3 |
NET-820 | NETWORK INTERNSHIP | 4 |
SPC-112 | PUBLIC SPEAKING | 3 |
Semester Total: | 15 | |
PROGRAM TOTAL: | 63 |
CIS-125 - INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING LOGIC WITH LANGUAGE |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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Introduction to computer programming with structured program development and module designs emphasized. Write programs related to several areas, including input/output, numerical computation, iteration, recursion, data manipulation, and interactive procedures. |
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NET-122 - COMPUTER HARDWARE BASICS |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course is designed to improve the student's understanding of computer hardware and peripherals. The student shall gain an ability to determine the source of elementary equipment problems and the ability to isolate problems relating to software and hardware. Through hands-on labs, the student will obtain and demonstrate knowledge of installation, configuration, and repair. |
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NET-142 - NETWORK ESSENTIALS |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course is designed to provide students with the background necessary to understand the local area networking information in Microsoft courses on workstations and networking. This course provides students with the information needed to build a foundation in current networking technology for local area networks, wide area networks and the Internet. |
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NET-442 - LINUX OPERATING SYSTEM |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course will cover the essentials of installing, configuring, maintaining, administering and troubleshooting the Linux operating system. |
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ENG-105 - COMPOSITION I |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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A study of the principles of writing. Emphasis on rhetoric, mechanics, and development of expository patterns: narration, description illustration, comparison/contrast, classification, process, and cause/effect. Required for AA and AS Degrees. Prerequisites: Meet minimum placement test score requirement. |
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MAT-702 - INTRODUCTION TO MATH APPLICATIONS |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course is offered to students who can profit from an applied course in mathematics and will prepare students who need to develop skills for MAT-704. It is designed as an introductory level algebra course recommended for students with one year of high school algebra. Emphasis is on the building of basic algebra skills and the application of these mathematical techniques. The course studies the relationship of geometry and algebra as they apply to various fields. This course will also cover whole numbers/decimals, integers, fractions/percents, direct measurement, basic geometric concepts/relationships, linear equations, and right-triangle trigonometry. Prerequisite:MAT-052 or meet minimum placement test requirement. |
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MAT-772 - APPLIED MATH (ONLINE) |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course covers all fundamental arithmetic concepts and more routine algebraic operations. Arithmetic concepts are fractions, percentages, graphing, decimals, ratios, word problems, metrics, areas, and volumes. Algebraic work includes solving simpler equations, proportions, and formula rearrangement. Appropriate CPT score on math assessment or prerequisite course. |
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CIS-504 - STRUCTURED SYSTEMS ANALYSIS |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course will provide theory and practice in the complete process of systems analysis and design and the steps involved. Actual systems analysis and design lab practices will measure the student's understanding as well as apply concepts in project management. Prerequisites: NET-122, NET-142, NET-442, CIS-125 |
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NET-101 - IT FUNDAMENTALS |
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Lecture: 1 |
Credit: 1 |
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This course will provide students with the fundamental technical knowledge about personal computers that is needed to work efficiently in the IT career field. Upon successful completion, students will be able to setup basic workstations, including installing basic hardware and software and establishing network connectivity and troubleshoot compatibility issues. It will also assist the students for preparing and taking the CompTIA IT Fundamentals exam. Prerequisites: NET-122, Computer Hardware Basics; NET-142 Network Essentials |
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NET-310 - VIRTUAL MACHINES |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course will cover the concepts of virtualization including hardware and software. Topics will include benefits vs. risks analysis, installation and configuration, operation and maintenance and disaster recovery using server and workstation virtualization techniques. Creation and administration of Virtual Desktop environments will also be covered. Prerequisites: NET-142 and NET-442. |
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NET-314 - WINDOWS SERVER |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 4 |
Credit: 4 |
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Windows Server covers the issues of setting up a client/server environment using Windows Server software. The course begins with file server basics. Determining the cost of a network and choosing appropriate network hardware are included. Students will receive hands-on experience in preparing client computers, installing Windows Server software and setting up a complete client/server environment. They will learn how to configure a domain environment with DNS/DHCP, and remote access. There will be hands-on troubleshooting in the labs. Prerequisites: NET-142 and NET-122. |
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NET-637 - NETWORK INTRUSION INVESTIGATION |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course enables students to use penetration-testing tools and techniques that ethical hackers and security testers utilize to protect computer networks. Skills and techniques include footprinting, social engineering, port scanning, enumeration and cryptography. This course incorporates a lab component in which students practice skills designed to secure network connections and prevent attacks. Prerequisites: NET-142, NET-314, and NET-442. |
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HUM-287 - LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT STUDIES |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course is designed to provide emerging and existing leaders the opportunity to explore the concept of leadership and to develop and improve their leadership skills. The course integrates readings from the humanities, experiential exercises, films/videos and contemporary readings on leadership. |
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SOC-114 - CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN THE WORKPLACE |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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Conflict Resolution in the Workplace will study conflict resolution theories and applications in the workplace. The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop their own effective interpersonal conflict resolution skills as well as skills needed to help employees resolve their conflicts with one another and the skills needed to negotiate contracts. Students will also be introduced to theories and skills needed to apply culturally sensitive principles to conflict resolution. |
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BUS-203 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
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Lecture: 2 |
Credit: 2 |
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This course is designed to build student skills in setting goals, conversation, meetings, parliamentary procedure, business meals and travel, customer service, presentations, professional image, and writing cover letters and resumes. The course also requires attendance at leadership, civic and cultural events. |
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CFR-100 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER FORENSICS |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course deals with the preservation, identification, extraction, documentation and interpretation of computer data. Special computer skills and tools will be introduced. Legal concerns and ethical conduct will be emphasized. Prerequisites: NET-142, NET-314 and NET-442. |
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NET-627 - SYSTEM SECURITY |
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Lecture: 2 |
Credit: 2 |
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This course will provide students with practical knowledge needed for strong information security for an organization's daily operations. Students will have hands-on learning on handling day-to-day operations to secure an organization's data. Prerequisite: NET-142, NET-314, and NET-442; Co-requisite: NET-637 |
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NET-716 - DATABASE ADMINISTRATION/SERVICE APPLICATION |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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Database Administration/Service Application will provide the student with experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and administering SQL Server and SharePoint. The key concepts of Structured Query Language are studied, including the basic structure of relational databases, how to read and write simple and complex SQL statements and advanced data manipulation techniques. |
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PSY-111 - INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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A basic course in the understanding of behavior, designed to give the student a scientific background in the fundamental problems and techniques covered in the field of psychology. |
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SOC-110 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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An analysis of social organization (or the social order). This course deals with the nature of sociology as a science, the original nature of man, the socialization of the individual, the development of groups and group behavior, the nature of culture and culture patterns, the organization of institutions, the nature of social order, the organization of human stratification and examination of major social processes. Special emphasis is placed upon the American cultural patterns. |
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CIS-810 - EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES SEMINAR |
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Lecture: 1 |
Credit: 1 |
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This course will provide the student with the skills to research, evaluate and make recommendations about new products and emerging technologies. Students will explore and research changing technologies and will make professional presentations of their findings. Prerequisites: CIS-504, CFR-100, NET-101, NET-310, NET-627, NET-637 |
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NET-153 - ADVANCED NETWORKING |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 4 |
Credit: 4 |
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This course will allow the student to take knowledge from previous networking courses and apply it in a hands-on environment. The Microsoft network operation system will be emphasized. The student will also receive exposures to other advanced technologies. These technologies may include: switch/router configuration, computer forensics, computer ethics and cryptography. Prerequisites: NET-122, NET-142, NET-310, NET-314. |
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NET-717 - EMAIL APPLICATIONS |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course will provide the student with experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and administering Exchange Server, as well as, an Exchange hybrid environment, where part of the mailboxes can be hosted in the cloud. Prerequisite: NET-314. |
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NET-820 - NETWORK INTERNSHIP |
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Lecture: 0 |
OJT: 16 |
Credit: 4 |
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This course is designed to provide the Network Administration & Cyber Security student with a practical experience in information technology prior to completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree. The internship is supervised by the program coordinator and should be taken during the student's last spring or fall semester on campus. Prerequisites: CIS-504, CFR-100, NET-101, NET-310, NET-627, NET-637 |
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SPC-112 - PUBLIC SPEAKING |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course examines both the theoretical and practical basis of speech communication, particularly public speaking. Emphasis is on speech preparation, organization, support, delivery, and audience analysis. |
Brenda Wamsley - Assistant Professor, (319) 208-5000 ext. 5195
Email: bwamsley@scciowa.edu
Diploma, Indian Hills Community College
AAS, Southeastern Community College
BGS, Western Illinois University
MS, Western Governors University
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