Computer Science: Cybersecurity Specialization, BS

First Semester

• CSC 110 Survey of Computer Science Credits: (1-0) 1
• CSC 115 Test-Driven Software Development Credits: (3-0) 3 ³
• CENG 142/142L Introduction to Digital Systems/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
• ENGL 101 Composition I Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
• MATH 123 Calculus I Credits: (4-0) 4 ¹

Second Semester

• CSC 215 Programming Techniques Credits: (4-0) 4 ³
• CSC 251 Finite Structures Credits: (3-0) 3 ³
• MATH 125 Calculus II Credits: (4-0) 4
• PHYS 207 Fundamentals of Physics I Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
• PHYS 207L Fundamentals of Physics I Lab Credits: (0-1) 1 ¹

First Semester

• CSC 315 Data Structures & Algorithms Credits: (4-0) 4 ³
• CENG 320/320L RISC Assembly/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4 ³
• MATH 225 Calculus III Credits: (4-0) 4
• General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3 ¹

Second Semester

• CSC 340 Software Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3
• CSC 484 Database Management Systems Credits: (3-0) 3
• MATH 381 Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credits: (3-0) 3
• ENGL 279 Communication in the STEM Workplace Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
• PHYS 209 Fundamentals of Physics II Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
• PHYS 209L Fundamentals of Physics II Lab Credits: (0-1) 1

First Semester

• CSC 372 Analysis of Algorithms Credits: (3-0) 3
• CENG 325 CPU & GPU Organization and Architecture Credits: (3-0) 3 ³
• MATH 315 Linear Algebra Credits: (3-0) 3
• ENGL 289 STEM Communication for Technical and Public Audiences Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
• Math/Science Elective Credits: (3-0) 3 ²

Second Semester

• CSC 426/526 Cybersecurity Credits: (3-0) 3
• CSC 458 Operating Systems and Virtual Machines Credits: (4-0) 4
• Math/Science Elective Credits: (3-0) 3 ²
• General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 6 ¹

First Semester

• CSC 441/541 Networking and Data Communications Credits: (3-0) 3
• CSC 461 Programming Languages Credits: (4-0) 4
• CSC 463 Capstone Design I Credits: (2-0) 2
• Security or Data Analytics Elective Credits: 3 ⁴
• General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3 ¹ 

Second Semester

• CSC 467 Capstone Design II Credits: (2-0) 2
• CSC 468/568 Graphical User Interface Programming Credits: (3-0) 3
• Security or Data Analytics Elective Credits: 6 ⁴  
• Free Elective Credits: 3

Notes:

For the bachelor of science in Computer Science, a student must have a departmental grade point average of at least 2.00 in all CSC courses 300 level or higher.

Course requirements for the program also include the total number of credits per course. To meet the 88 required credits of the major, any student that has an approved course for transfer will fulfill the course requirement, but if the transferred course does not meet the total credit hour requirement then the program committee will decide on the proper accommodation for meeting the total credit hour requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to get clarification on the necessary accommodation. 

¹ Fulfills General Education requirement. Students should consult the “General Education Requirements ” section of this catalog for a complete listing of all general education requirements

²  Select six credits from the following list: CHEM 112 , CHEM 114 , MATH 321 , MATH 373 , MATH 421/521 , MATH 432/532 , MATH 471 , PHYS 225 , PHYS 275 , PHYS 331 , and PHYS 341 . 

³  Must have a “C” or higher to move on to the proceeding course.

⁴ Select six credits of security electives and three credits of data analysis electives from the lists below.

Security Electives

Select six credits from the list below:

• CSC 412/512 Cryptography Credits: (3-0) 3
• CSC 429/529 Multimedia Security Credits: (3-0) 3
• CSC 434/534 Industrial Control Systems Security Credits: (3-0) 3
• CSC 477/577 Enterprise Security Management Credits: (3-0) 3

Data Analysis Electives

Select three credits from the list below:

• MATH 382 Probability Theory and Statistics II Credits: (3-0) 3
• MATH 413/513 Abstract Algebra I Credits: (3-0) 3
• MATH 443/543 Data Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3
• CSC 454/554 Data Mining Theory Credits: (3-0) 3

Objectives and Outcomes

Program Educational Objectives:

1. Graduates will have demonstrated a mastery of their field and have the requisite foundation for lifelong learning and possess the skills to adapt and to thrive within the profession.
2. Graduates will have demonstrated their ability to assume leadership roles through career advancement or by assuming responsibilities beyond those expected of entry-level positions.
3. Graduates will be involved in their profession and make contributions to their field.

Student Outcomes:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline
6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.