Computer Science with a Concentration in Cyber-Security, BS (0701)

University Core

CS 201 - Computer Science I Credits: 4
MTH 231 - Calculus 1 Credits: 4
One laboratory-based sequence acceptable for major credit in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics (such as BIO 101, BIO 125, CHM 109, PHY 101) 4-5 Credits

Major Prerequisites

CS 202 - Computer Science II Credits: 4
MTH 310 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
MTH 408 - Automata and Formal Languages Credits: 3
Two additional Mathematics courses for major credit selected from the following list in consultation with an advisor: MTH 232, MTH 233, MTH 236, MTH 240, MTH 250, any 300 or 400 level MTH class. 6-8 Credits
One laboratory-based course acceptable for major credit in Biology, Chemistry or Physics to complete the sequence from the University core (such as BIO 102, BIO 225, CHM 110, PHY 102). 4-5 credits

Major Requirements

CS 231 - Programming in a UNIX Environment Credits: 4
CS 301 - Data Structures and Algorithms Credits: 3
CS 311 - Computer Architecture and Organization Credits: 4
CS 321 - Database Design & Implementation Credits: 3
CS 331 - Theory of Programming Languages Credits: 3
CS 451 - Operating Systems Credits: 3
CS 464 - Parallel and Scientific Computing Credits: 3
CS 475 - Computer Networks and Network Programming Credits: 3
CS 481 - Software Project Development: Design Credits: 3 *
CS 482 - Software Project Development: Implementation Credits: 3 *
* Software Project in CS 481 - CS 482 will be a Cyber Security project.

Cyber Security Concentration

CS 315 - Software Security Credits: 3

Electives: Select one pair or courses (6 Credits)

CS 444 - Web Applications Development Credits: 3
and
CS 472 - Web Application Security Credits: 3
OR
CS 473 - Mobile Applications Development Credits: 3
and
CS 474 - Mobile Application Security Credits: 3

Select One Additional Cyber Security Elective in Consultation with an Advisor (3 Credits):

CS 409 - Cryptography Credits: 3
CS 412 - Program Analysis for Security Credits: 3
CS 413 - Cloud Computing and Cloud Security and Privacy Credits: 3
CS 416 - Big Data Security Credits: 3
CS 472 - Web Application Security Credits: 3
CS 474 - Mobile Application Security Credits: 3
CS 477 - Network Security Credits: 3

Total Concentration Electives (9 credits)

Total Concentration (12 credits)

Index Requirements

Students must pass CS 202 with a grade of C or better and pass MTH 231 to be eligible to major in computer science. All CS courses, excluding CS open electives not counted toward the major, must be completed with a minimum grade of “C”. To continue in the major, students who do not meet this requirement must repeat the course before taking any other course for which this course is a prerequisite.

A student who does not earn a C or higher in the second attempt of Computer Science I (CS 201), Computer Science II (CS 202), and/or Data Structures and Algorithms (CS 301) must meet with the Department Chair and the Advising Center to help the student choose a major that will lead to successful degree completion. If the student requires further assistance, the chair will refer the student to the Dean.