Computer Systems Engineering Technology
Computer Forensics Option
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Admissions Requirements |
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High School Diploma or GED. Students should note that some program specific courses have ENG
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Next Step |
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Prepares graduates for career opportunities in
information technology specializing in the criminal justice field or
transfer to four-year program. |
The mission of the Computer Systems Engineering Technology (CSET)
Program is to prepare students for a broad range of career
opportunities in the Information Technology (IT) field. Graduates
are prepared to work in virtually any business or organization that
utilizes computers and computer networks. This is accomplished by
adhering to industry standards developed to measure and promote the
competency of IT professionals.
Computer Systems Engineering Technology program Student Learning Outcomes include the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
1. Knows fundamental business methods including communications, math, and writing.
2.
Demonstrates the application of information technology to common
business functions, including the implementation and use of basic end
user software.
3. Demonstrates the fundamentals of
telecommunications in a modern business environment, including
management of voice, call centers, and Voice over IP.
4. Performs support and maintenance of computer hardware.
5.
Analyzes and applies operating systems concepts to implement and
support multiple industry standard operating systems in enterprise
networking environments.
6. Applies an understanding of basic programming structures and algorithms.
7.
Applies networking concepts to design, implement and maintain LANs and
WANs to support modern implementations including internetworking and
data convergence.
8. Ability to design and
implement basic and advanced routing utilizing the TCP/IP and other
common networking protocols and utilities.
9.
Analyzes and applies security in computer and networking
infrastructures while detecting any legal and ethical breaches.
10. Defines and manages network services for effective network performance.
11.
Designs data storage solutions that meet the enterprises’ varied needs,
including fault tolerance and disaster recovery.
12. Deploys and manages common third party applications to support business needs.
13. Demonstrates the management of IT infrastructures and projects.
14.
Develops documentation appropriate to clearly communicate computer
network specification, configuration, and/or processes.
15. Troubleshoots computer networking infrastructures to resolve user problems.
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Demonstrates the implementation of IT in a business environment through
cooperative education and seminars or service learning experience.1.
The
CSET program offers extensive coursework, lecturing on theoretical
information technology design, principles, and approaches and
supplementing
the lecture with practical hands-on application in QCC’s
state-of-the-art CSET lab.
• CSET with Computer Forensics Option Associate of Science Degree
provides an in-depth insight into Criminal Justice and Information
Technology for analysis of digital information commonly used in
criminal investigations.
The CSET Program offers courses that teach material from several industry standard certifications including:
• Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA):
A+ - CSC 233 Computer Hardware and Support
Network+ - CSC 234 Networking Technologies
Linux+ - CST 245 Unix Operating Systems
Security+ - CST 205 IT Security
• Microsoft’s Certified Technical Specialist :
Windows 7- CSC 141 Windows Client Operating Systems
Windows Server 2008 Active Directory- CSC 241 Windows Server Operating Systems
Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure- CST 231 Internetworking Protocols
Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure- CST 238 Enterprise Networking
Microsoft SQL Server 2008- CST 251 SQL Server Administration
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010- CST 252- Exchange Server Administration
• Cisco’s Certified:
Network Administrator (CCNA) -CST 240 Routing Technologies
Network Professional (CCNP) -CST 260 Enterprise Network Convergence and
CST 265 Wide Area Networks
• EMC’s Proven Professional Storage Technologist - CSC 210 Storage Technologies
CORI/SORI:
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Criminal Offenders Record Information (CORI) and Sexual Offenders
Record Information (SORI) may be required of all students enrolled in
CST 299. Fingerprinting and drug testing may be required.
Additional Cost:
Students enrolled in CST 299 students may incur an additional expense for professional liability insurance.
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Courses |
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Semester 1
Windows Client Operating Systems
Introduction to Microcomputer Applications or
Introduction to Computer Applications in Telecommunications
Introduction to Criminal Justice
English Composition & Literature I
Math Elective
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Semester 2
E-Business Law & Ethics
Criminal Investigations
Windows Server Operating Systems
Networking Technologies
English Composition & Literature II
Social Science Elective
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Semester 3
Evidence & Court Procedure
Network Infrastructure Management
Internetworking Principles and Protocols
Liberal Arts Elective
Unix Operating Systems
Technical and Workplace Writing |
Semester 4 IT Security
Computer Forensics
Routing Technologies
Cooperative Work Experience & Seminar
Speech Communication Skills
Computer Hardware and Support |
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