Computer Forensics and Cyber Security
60 Week Day Program Occupational Disclosures
Diploma
92 Quarter Credit Hours
Program Objectives: The Computer Forensics and Cyber Security program prepare students for entry level positions in the distinct field of computer forensics and cyber security. The curriculum includes coursework that will enable students to not only identify security threats but also take appropriate action to prevent the threats, trace/track these computer crimes, acquire data from various storage media, establish sound evidentiary chain of custody, and prepare forensic reports. Graduates of the program may find employment as entry-level computer forensic specialists or computer security specialists.
Career Opportunities: Successful Graduates will qualify for a variety of entry level positions in Federal, State and Local governments; Corporate, Legal, and Accounting firms; and careers in the defense industry. Career fields include: Network Administrator, Computer Forensic Examiner, Network Security Analyst, Intelligence Support Analyst, Computer Technician, Ethical Hacker and other related fields.
Entrance Requirements: Admission Policies on pages 17-24 of the TBI academic catalog.
Training Equipment: Equipment used will include cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) machines for CPR training, computers, first-aid kits, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) machines, and other pertinent equipment used in the criminal justice field.
Class Size:range in size from 15 to 25 students, with the typical class consisting of 20 students.
| Course Number | Course Titles | Credit Hours | Clock Hours |
| General Education | |||
| ENG 101 | English Composition I |
5 |
60 |
| ENG 102R | English Composition II |
5 |
60 |
| SPH 101 | Speech |
5 |
60 |
| BIO 119 | Environmental Biology |
5 |
60 |
| BIO 120L | Environmental Biology Lab |
2 |
60 |
| HUM 102 | Intro to Logic & Critical Thinking |
5 |
60 |
| MAT 130 | Quantitative Literacy |
5 |
60 |
| PSY 107 OR SOC 108 | Psychology OR Sociology |
5 |
60 |
| Core Requirements | |||
| CIS 103 | Introduction to Computer Technology |
3 |
60 |
| FCS 102 | Introduction to Linux |
3 |
60 |
| FCS 103 | Introduction to Networking |
3 |
60 |
| FCS 104 | Introduction to Computer Hardware |
3 |
60 |
| FCS 105 | Computer Operating System Technologies |
3 |
60 |
| FCS 106 | Introduction to Internet Protocols |
3 |
60 |
| FCS 120 | Introduction to Computer Forensics |
3 |
60 |
| FCS 201 | Linux Administration |
3 |
60 |
| FCS 202 | Linux Shell Scripting |
3 |
60 |
| FCS 204 | Introduction to Cisco Networking |
3 |
60 |
| FCS 205 | Network Security Basics |
3 |
60 |
| FCS 206 | Ethical Hacking |
3 |
60 |
| FCS 207 | Computer Security Information Response |
3 |
60 |
| FCS 210 | Forensic & Cyber Security Capstone |
3 |
60 |
| Support Requirements | |||
| BUS 101 | Keyboarding |
2 |
60 |
| BUS 112 | Introduction to Ethics |
3 |
60 |
| BUS 200 | Employment Preparation Seminar |
2 |
60 |
| CIS 102A | Introduction to Computer Software |
3 |
60 |
| EET 107 | Technical Math Workshop |
3 |
60 |
| SEL 101 | Skills Enrichment Laboratory I |
0 |
30 |
| SEL 102 | Skills Enrichment Laboratory II |
0 |
30 |
| SEL 103 | Skills Enrichment Laboratory III |
0 |
30 |
| SEL 104 | Skills Enrichment Laboratory IV |
0 |
30 |
| SEL 105 | Skills Enrichment Laboratory V |
0 |
30 |
| SEL 106 | Skills Enrichment Laboratory VI |
0 |
30 |
“R” indicates a research component that is incorporated into this course to make it Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) compatible.
