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Department Chairperson: Mrs. K. Green
Admission Criteria: None.
Phoenix College 2005-2006 Catalog • 141
Information Security Technology
Certificate of Completion — CCL 5347
27 Credits
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Information Security
Technology is designed to provide students with the
knowledge and tools to understand how networks, operating
systems and programs function, as well as, how to protect
them. Emphasis is placed on developing the knowledge and
skills to maintain security on mission-critical data and
computer systems. The program is designed to meet the
training needs of employees in both public and private sectors.
The program covers a variety of information security
disciplines that include both vendor-neutral and vendorspecific
security training. The Information Security Technology
program prepares students for internationally recognized
industry certifications.
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in
all courses within the program.
Admission Criteria: None.
Program Prerequisites:
BPC170 Computer Maintenance I: A+ Prep + 3
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3
Required Courses: 27 Credits
CIS126DA UNIX Operating System (3) OR
CIS126DL Linux Operating System (3) 3
CNT140 Cisco Networking Basics 4
CNT150 Cisco Networking Router Technologies+ 4
ITS110 Information Security Fundamentals + 4
ITS120 Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues + 3
ITS130 Operating System Security + 3
ITS140 Network Security + 3
MST150 Microsoft Windows Professional (3) OR
MST150DA Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional (3) OR
MST150XP Microsoft Windows XP Professional (3) 3
Restricted Electives: None.
Free Electives: None.
Department Chairperson: Mrs. C. Cloud
Program Director: Ms. D. Stark
Programming & System Analysis
Associate in Applied Science — AAS 3844
65 Credits
Program changes not available at time of printing. Consult with
Academic Advisement.
The program includes an in-depth exploration of different
computer languages and technical skills. Also included in the
program are operating systems, local area networks, business
communication, team roles, and dynamics.
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in
all courses required within the program.
Program Prerequisites: 3 Credits
CRE101 Critical and Evaluative Reading I + (3) OR
Equivalent by Assessment 3
Required Courses: 28 Credits
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3
CIS117DM Microsoft Access: Database Management 3
CIS121AB MS-DOS Operating System (1) OR
CIS121AE Windows Operating System: Level I (1) OR
CIS126AA UNIX Operating System: Level I (1) 1
CIS150 Programming Fundamentals + 3
CIS159 Visual Basic Programming I + 3
CIS162++ C Programming I + (any module) 3
CIS163AA Java Programming: Level I + 3
CIS190 Introduction to Local Area Networks + 3
CIS225 Business Systems Analysis and Design + 3
GBS233 Business Communication + 3
Restricted Electives: 15 Credits
CIS126DA UNIX Operating System 3
CIS166 Web Scripting/Programming (3) OR
CIS166AA Introduction to JavaScripting Scripting (3) OR
CIS166AB Web Scripting with Perl/C GI (3) 3
CIS169 Introduction to Visual Basic for
Applications 3
CIS224 Project Management Microsoft Project
for Windows 3
CIS250 Management Information Systems 3
CIS259 Visual Basic Programming II + 3
CIS262++ C: Level II + (any module)3
CIS263AA Java Programming: Level II + 3
CIS290AC Computer Information Systems
Internship + 3
Free Electives: None.
General Education: 22 Credits
Core: Credits: 12
First-Year Composition:
ENG101 First-Year Composition + (3) OR
ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL + (3) AND
ENG102 First-Year Composition + (3) OR
ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL + (3) 6
Oral Communication:
Any approved General Education course in the Oral
Communication area. 3
Critical Reading:
Met by CRE101 in Program Prerequisites area. 0
Mathematics:
MAT212 Brief Calculus 3
Distribution: 10 Credits
Humanities & Fine Arts:
Any approved General Education course in the Humanities
and Fine Arts area. 3
Natural Sciences:
Any approved General Education course in the Natural
Sciences area. 4
Social & Behavioral Sciences:
ECN111 Macroeconomic Principles (3) OR
ECN112 Microeconomic Principles (3) 3
Business