Computer Science, B.S. Cybersecurity Track

CIP Code: 11.1003

HEGIS Code: 0701

The goal of cybersecurity is to assure correct and secure computer operations in the presence of known or possible adversaries. It is a computing-based discipline involving technology, people, information, and processes; it is also an interdisciplinary course of study that includes aspects of law, policy, human factors, ethics, and risk management that will include case studies and hands-on activities. This track draws heavily upon best practices established by the National Institute of Standard and Technology (NIST).

Computer Science Kernel

To ensure breadth and a solid foundation within the discipline, all students in the major must complete the entirety of the Computer Science Kernel.

Requirements for the Computer Science Kernel (18 credits):

CSIS - 110. Introduction to Computer Science 3 credit(s)
CSIS - 120. Software Development 4 credit(s)
CSIS - 210. Data Structures 4 credit(s)
CSIS - 225. Advanced Programming 3 credit(s)
CSIS - 385. Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3 credit(s)
CSIS - 411. Senior Seminar 1 credit(s)

Auxiliary (12-13 credits)*:

MATH - 110. Calculus I 4 credit(s) **
MATH - 120. Calculus II 4 credit(s)
OR
BAAS - 130. Business Mathematics 3 credit(s) ***
BAAS - 140. Quantitative Business Analytics 3 credit(s)
BAAS - 200. Business Statistics I 3 credit(s) ****
MATH - 250. Discrete Structures 4 credit(s)
* Students planning to complete the Artificial Intelligence, CS Education, or Game Development tracks must take MATH-110 and MATH-120.
** Placement into MATH-110 is made based on the results of a test administered by the Mathematics Department, and a Precalculus course may be required prior to taking MATH-110.
*** BAAS-130 has a prerequisite of BAAS-105, but that prerequisite can be waived by passing a placement exam administered by the School of Business during a semester’s registration period in order to place out of BAAS-105.
**** BAAS-200 has CSIS-011 or CSIS-010 or CSIS-SSX as one of its prerequisites in order to ensure some experience with spreadsheets before taking the course.

Cybersecurity Track

Requirements for the Cybersecurity Track (20-24 credits):

CSIS - 205. Introduction to Cyber Security 3 credit(s)
CSIS - 220. Assembly Language and Computer Architecture 4 credit(s)
CSIS - 365. Communications and Networks 3 credit(s)
CSIS - 306. Advanced Cyber Security 3 credit(s)
CSIS - 301. C Programming in Unix 1 credit(s) AND
CSIS - 330. Operating Systems 3 credit(s)
OR
CSIS - 350. Database Management Systems 3 credit(s)
SCDV - 480. Internship in Science 1-3 credit(s)
Any 3-4 credit CSIS course numbered CSIS-300 or higher

Auxiliary (12-13 credits):

ECON - 332. Economics of Crime 3 credit(s) OR
FINC - 340. Insurance and Risk Management 3 credit(s) OR
POSC - 374. Introduction to Criminal Law 3 credit(s) OR
POSC - 376. The Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments 3 credit(s) OR
SOCI - 190. Crime Justice, and Public Policy 3 credit(s)
AND
ACCT - 430. Auditing 3 credit(s) OR
ACCT - 462. Fraud and Forensic Accounting 3 credit(s) OR
ACCT - 472. Computer Auditing and IT Controls 3 credit(s) OR
CHEM - 100. Introduction for Forensic Science 3 credit(s) OR
CHEM - 105. Criminalistics 4 credit(s) OR
PSYC - 375. Forensic Psychology 3 credit(s)
AND
MGMT - 305. Business Ethics 3 credit(s) OR
PHIL - 315. Ethics of Science and Technology 3 credit(s) OR
PHIL - 210. Ethics 3 credit(s) OR
RELG - 365. Religion, Values, and Business 3 credit(s) OR
RELG - 260. Religion and Moral Decision 3 credit(s)
AND
MGMT - 113. Business Communication 3 credit(s) OR
WRIT - 100. Rhetoric and Writing 3 credit(s) OR
WRIT - 220. Rhetoric and Oral Communication 3 credit(s)