CST: Computer Science-Technology
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CST 199. Computer Science-Technology Transfer Credits. 1-9 Credits.
Transfer Credits
Repeatable for credit.
CST 211. Security and Ethics in IT. 3 Credits.
This course introduces fundamental security issues in InformationTechnology.
CST 221. Database Systems. 3 Credits.
This course introduces students to the role of databases in information technology.
CST 235. Network and System Administration. 3 Credits.
This course is an entry level course that serves as an introduction to network technologies (computer and cellular networks, the Internet, the Internet of Things, etc.). It requires a minimum level of programming and math. The objective of this course is to provide a broad overview of networking technologies with a focus on the TCP/IP model and includes Cisco device related labs. The course introduces concepts in data communications, Internet technologies and basic system performance analysis. Concepts covered included TCP/IP, LANs, WANs, internetworking, signals, communications media, routers, and switches.
Distance education offering may be available.
CST 341. Information System Security. 3 Credits.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of information system security, with a focus on protecting organizational assets in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. Students will explore core concepts such as cybersecurity planning and governance, risk analysis, and security program management, while gaining technical knowledge in cryptography, network defense, web application security, and software assurance. The course also examines advanced topics including vulnerability analysis and supply chain security, equipping students with both strategic and hands-on skills to assess, design, and manage secure information systems. Through case studies, labs, and applied exercises, students will learn how to balance policy, management, and technical controls to build resilient and trustworthy systems.
