The CIS orientation class is designed to introduce students to the program and degree pathway for the CIS department. Students will be introduced to the curriculum, pathways, and industry certifications. Students will be introduced to the learning model utilized in the department to include; online/hybrid instruction, required clock hours in class, and program outcomes. Students will learn how to utilize software platforms used in the program for learning (e.g., Canvas, and Netacad). Students will be introduced to the world of Cybersecurity.

Career and Workplace Relations is designed to help students gain insight into how their skills and professionalism enhance relationships between management and coworkers. Instruction includes employment skills such as communication, critical thinking, professional etiquette, team dynamics, and more.

Students will learn about the importance of networking in a digital world, and be introduced to network essentials required in many business functions today including business-critical data and operations, cybersecurity, and much more. Students will learn to install a home and small business network, develop basic network troubleshooting skills, and recognize network threats and basic mitigation techniques.

Students will learn about the importance and networking in a digital world, and be introduced to network essentials required in many business functions today including business-critical data and operations, cybersecurity, and much more. Students will learn to install a home and small business network, develop basic network troubleshooting skills, and recognize network threats and basic mitigation techniques.

This course discusses the history, role, and structure of computer architecture needed by computers and provides an introduction to the computer hardware skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level computer technicians. The curriculum covers the fundamentals of mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization, and cloud computing. Lab exercises include assembling a computer, laptop, and troubleshooting problems. The course prepares students for the CompTIA A+ 220-1101 certification exam. (Additional fee required)

This course discusses the history, role, and structure of computer architecture needed by computers and provides an introduction to the computer software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level computer technicians. The curriculum covers the fundamentals of operating systems, security, software, and operational procedures. Lab exercises include installing operating systems, configuring security, and software installation. The course prepares students for the CompTIA A+ 220-1102 certification exam. (Additional fee required)

This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of the Linux OS and Linux networking concepts. Students will become familiar with Linux installation, usage, file system, management of GUI interface and networking processes, troubleshooting, and security.

This course will teach the knowledge and skills required to make clear decisions about cloud technologies. Students will learn what cloud computing means from business and technical perspectives by evaluating business cases. Students will also learn what is involved when using the cloud and the financial impact of deploying to and governing the cloud.

This course provides an introduction to the JavaScript programming language. Students will be able to design, write, debug, and run programs encoded in the JavaScript language, and understand the basic concepts of software development technology.

This course will teach the knowledge and skills required to make clear and conscious decisions about using real-world penetration and vulnerability testing tools. Students will learn what mitigation techniques are available and be able to recommend the right one given the scenario. Students will be able to conduct end-to-end assessments of IoT systems and Networks and identify any vulnerabilities that exist.

In this course, students will learn the basic concepts and of network computing, including hardware, software, topologies, and the Open Systems Interface (OSI) reference model. Additionally, students will install, configure, and troubleshoot computer networking hardware and software.

This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of network security concepts. Students will become familiar with network attackers and their attacks, security basics, network and web security, cryptography, operational security, and policies and procedures related to network security.

This course will introduce students to the essentials of network security concepts using Cisco equipment. Students will become familiar with network attackers and their attacks, security basics, network and web security, cryptography, operational security, firewalls, adaptive security appliances, policies and procedures related to network security.