Program Overview

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Introduction to the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) at UC Berkeley

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) at UC Berkeley offers one of the strongest research and instructional programs in this field anywhere in the world.

Academics

Overview

The department provides a comprehensive education in electrical engineering and computer sciences, with a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Undergraduate Admissions & Programs

• CS Major
• EECS Major
• EECS/CS Program Comparison Chart
• Second Bachelor's Degree
• Summer Research
• Cal Day

Graduate Admissions & Programs

• Grad Admissions FAQ
• Industry-Oriented Programs
• Research-Oriented Programs
• Fellowships
• Adding the EECS/CS M.S. From Another Department
• Recommended Coursework

Courses

• EE Courses
• CS Courses

Research

Overview

Research is the foundation of Berkeley EECS. Faculty, students, and staff work together on cutting-edge projects that cross disciplinary boundaries to improve everyday life and make a difference.

Areas

The department has various research areas, including:

• Security (SEC)

People

Overview

EECS faculty, students, staff, and alumni are central to our success as one of the most thriving and distinguished departments on the Berkeley campus.

Faculty

• In Memoriam

Students

• Student Awards
• Student Organizations

Staff

• Student Affairs
• Faculty Support
• Course Support
• Facilities and Engineering Services
• Financial Services
• HR
• IT Support
• Industrial & Public Relations

Alumni

• EE Distinguished Alumni
• CS Distinguished Alumni

CS 261: Security in Computer Systems

Catalog Description

Graduate survey of modern topics in computer security, including protection, access control, distributed access security, firewalls, secure coding practices, safe languages, mobile code, and case studies from real-world systems. May also cover cryptographic protocols, privacy and anonymity, and/or other topics as time permits.

Units

3

Related Areas

• Security (SEC)

Prerequisites

COMPSCI 162

Formats

• Spring: 3.0 hours of lecture per week
• Fall: 3.0 hours of lecture per week

Grading Basis

letter

Final Exam Status

No final exam

Class Schedule (Spring 2026)

CS 261 – MoWe 13:00-14:29, Soda 405 – David Wagner

Class Notes

• Students who are not in the PhD or 5th year Masters program in CS or EECS require instructor approval to enroll.