Computer Security

This program is offered to juniors or seniors. It provides an introduction to computers, their role in managing business information systems, their influence on society, and their use in personal productivity.

Students will gain skills to diagnose and correct problems that computer users encounter. The student receives practical hands-on experience iwithg computer hardware and software while developing their communication skills and professionalism. This course includes two current certification exams that are required to receive the CompTIA A+ Certification. In addition, the student in this course learns the fundamentals of Local Area Networks (LANs) and related topics. Students will also have communication standards introduced.

Program Overview

Course Information

Program Location

Davenport University (Shuttle Available)

Session Offered

Average Lecture Days/Week

2-3 days

Average Lab Days/Week

2-3 days

Homework

Weekly

Required Reading

College level Textbooks
25 or more pages per week

Success Indicators

Strong problem solving skills
Likes to work with computers and technology
Highly organized
Effective in a team setting and individually

College Credits - 12

CITF 110 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems
CITN 120 - Networking Concepts
CITS 125 - Computer Support: A+ Certification Prep

Academic Rigor

4 out of 5

Capital Region Technical Early College

Students enrolled in this program may choose to participate in the Capital Region Technical Early College program (CRTEC). This is a high school to college program where students start in grade 11 and leave in grade 13 with a college degree or certification. This program gives students relevant career related experience.

Course Outcomes

Students Learning Outcomes include but are not limited to:

Students exposed to Stack overflow
Virtualization
Identify the parts of a PC
Install, replace, and upgrade common PC hardware components
Define and explain the functions and interactions of all PC subsystems
Tear down and rebuild a complete PC
Install and troubleshoot PC peripherals such as printers and modems
Install several common Operating systems and use common tools for desktop system administration and problem diagnosis
Identify safety and security issues
Distinguish between wide area and local area networks, and describe characteristics of each
Describe common network components and how they connect to and communicate with each other
Describe the various ways data is represented and organized into packets or frames for transmission from one location to another
Discuss issues related to securing networks
Describe uses of networks in business
Explain the interrelationship between computer hardware and software development and society in an information age
Describe the various classes of computers, the hardware which they utilize, and types of applications for which they are developed

Certifications

Red Hat Certification
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Certification
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+

Student Leadership

Students have the opportunity for leadership, competition, and community service through membership in SkillsUSA.

Career Outlook

Careers

Computer Systems Engineer/Architect
Computer System Analysts
Support Specialist
Software Developer
Computer User Support

Median Wage

Computer systems Engineer/Architect: $50.44 Hourly, $104,920 Annual
Computer System Analysts: $49.90 Hourly, $103,800 Annual
Support Specialist: $34.39 Hourly, $71,530 Annual
Software Developer: $63.59 Hourly, $132,270 Annual
Computer User Support: $28.48 Hourly, $59,240 Annual

Employment Outlook (Average)

Computer systems Engineer/Architect: 9% or higher
Computer System Analysts: 9% or higher
Support Specialist: 5% - 8%
Software Developer: 9% or higher
Computer User Support: 5% - 8%