Program Overview

Computer Science, Cybersecurity Systems Concentration, B.S.

The Computer Science major with a concentration in Cybersecurity Systems provides students with the theoretical and practical foundations for careers in computing, including cybersecurity. This program includes curriculum to explore the intersection of database management systems, network security, and web technologies.

Careers

Graduates who study cybersecurity systems often pursue careers in the following areas:

• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Network Security Engineer
• Security Consultant
• Security Software Developer
• Security Architect
• Information Security Manager
• Security Compliance Analyst
• Forensic Computer Analyst
• Security Awareness Trainer
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
• Vulnerability Assessor
• Security Researcher

Requirements

Degree Requirements

• True Blue Core (TBC) | 41 hours
• Major Requirements | 38 hours
  • Computer Science Core | 26 hours
  • Cybersecurity Concentration | 12 hours
• Supporting Courses | 33 hours
• Electives | 8-22 hours
• TOTAL | 120 hours

True Blue Core (41 hours)

The True Blue Core requirements include courses in the Foundational Skills areas of Written Communication, Information Literacy, Non-Written Communication, and Quantitative Literacy. The following courses required by the major meet True Blue Core requirements:

• COMM 2200 - Audience-Centered Communication (NWC)
• MATH 1910 - Calculus I (Quant Lit)
• Scientific Literacy:
  • BIOL 1110 / BIOL 1111
  • CHEM 1010 / CHEM 1011
  • CHEM 1110 / CHEM 1111
  • PHYS 2010 / PHYS 2011
  • PHYS 2110 / PHYS 2111

Major Requirements (38 hours)

Computer Science Core (26 hours)

• CSCI 1010 - Computer Science Colloquium
• CSCI 1170 - Computer Science I
• CSCI 2170 - Computer Science II
• CSCI 3080 - Discrete Structures
• CSCI 3110 - Algorithms and Data Structures
• CSCI 3130 - Assembly and Computer Organization
• CSCI 3240 - Introduction to Computer Systems
• CSCI 4700 - Software Engineering

Cybersecurity Systems Concentration (12 hours)

• CSCI 4300 - Data Communication and Networks
• CSCI 4400 - Network Security
• CSCI 4410 - Web Technologies
• CSCI 4560 - Database Management Systems

Supporting Courses (33 hours)

• COMM 2200 - Audience-Centered Communication (may be counted in the True Blue Core)
• MATH 1910 - Calculus I (may be counted in the True Blue Core)
• MATH 1920 - Calculus II
• MATH 2050 - Probability and Statistics
• Math elective (3 to 4 credit hours)
• Science (8 credit hours, year-long sequence in the True Blue Core Scientific Literacy area)
• Science course (4 credit hours, different prefix from year-long sequence)
• PHIL 3170 - Ethics and Computing Technology

Electives (8-22 hours)

Curriculum: Cybersecurity Systems Concentration

The curriculum for the Cybersecurity Systems concentration is as follows:

Freshman Fall

• CSCI 1010 - Computer Science Colloquium
• CSCI 1170 - Computer Science I
• MATH 1910 - Calculus I
• Written Communication (3 credit hours)
• History and Civic Learning (3 credit hours)

Freshman Spring

• CSCI 2170 - Computer Science II
• MATH 1920 - Calculus II
• Information Literacy (3 credit hours)
• History and Civic Learning (3 credit hours)

Sophomore Fall

• COMM 2200 - Audience-Centered Communication
• CSCI 3080 - Discrete Structures
• CSCI 3130 - Assembly and Computer Organization
• Scientific Literacy (4 credit hours)
• Creativity and Cultural Expression Literature (3 credit hours)

Sophomore Spring

• CSCI 3110 - Algorithms and Data Structures
• CSCI 3240 - Introduction to Computer Systems
• Scientific Literacy (4 credit hours, same rubric, second semester)
• Human Society and Social Relationships (3 credit hours)

Junior Fall

• CSCI 4300 - Data Communication and Networks
• MATH 2050 - Probability and Statistics
• Science course (4 credit hours)
• Electives (6 credit hours)

Junior Spring

• CSCI 4410 - Web Technologies
• CSCI 4400 - Network Security
• PHIL 3170 - Ethics and Computing Technology
• Math elective (4 credit hours)
• Elective (3 credit hours)

Senior Fall

• CSCI 4560 - Database Management Systems
• Electives (6 credit hours)
• Human Society and Social Relationships (3 credit hours)
• Creativity and Cultural Expression (3 credit hours)

Senior Spring

• CSCI 4700 - Software Engineering
• Creativity and Cultural Expression (3 credit hours)
• Electives (7 credit hours)

Faculty

The faculty for the Computer Science department includes:

• Dr. Medha Shukla Sarkar, Chair
• Dr. Rafet Al-Tobasei, Associate Professor
• Dr. Sal Barbosa, Associate Professor
• Dr. Zhijiang Dong, Professor
• Dr. Yi Gu, Associate Professor
• Dr. Devin Jean, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Cen Li, Professor
• Dr. Joshua L. Phillips, Professor
• Dr. Khem Poudel, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Jaishree Ranganathan, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Arpan Man Sainju, Internship Coordinator, Assistant Professor
• Mr. Robert W. Smith, Lecturer
• Dr. Kritagya Upadhyay, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Arthur Williams, Lecturer
• Dr. Xin Yang, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Letian Zhang, Assistant Professor