Cybersecurity - Bachelor of Science
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
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| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications 1 | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 2 | 4 | |
| English Composition - Level 2 2 | 3 | |
| Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Area II: Mathematics 3 | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Applications of Calculus I | 3 | |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 | |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 11 | |
| Modern Computing in Practice | 4 | |
Area III: Laboratory Sciences Course (4 credits) 2 | ||
Area IV: Social & Behavioral Sciences (3 credits) 2 | ||
| Area V: Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 2 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| MATH 1521G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| or MATH 1521H | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Honors | |
| Viewing a Wider World 4 | 6 | |
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| BCIS 482 | Management of Information Security | 3 |
| C S 111 | Computational Thinking for Solving Problems | 4 |
| C S 272 | Introduction to Data Structures | 4 |
| C S 273 | Machine Programming and Organization | 4 |
| or E E 212 | Introduction to Computer Organization | |
| C S 278 | Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science | 4 |
| C S 371 | Software Development | 4 |
| C S 380 | Introduction to Cryptography | 3 |
| C S 448 | Senior Project | 4 |
| C S 474 | Operating Systems I | 3 |
| C S 478 | Computer Security | 3 |
| C S 479 | Special Topics (Mobile Computing and Wireless) | 3 |
| or E E 490 | Selected Topics | |
| C S 479 | Special Topics (Software Reverse Engineering) | 3 |
| C S 480 | Linux System Administration | 3 |
| C S 482 | Database Management Systems I | 3 |
| C S 484 | Computer Networks I | 3 |
| CJUS 412 | Introduction to Security Technology and Loss Prevention | 3 |
| E E 458 | Hardware Security and Trust | 3 |
| E T 339 | Introduction to Digital Forensics and Incident Response | 3 |
| Choose one sequence from the following: | 6-8 | |
| Computer Science I and Object Oriented Programming | 8 | |
| Java Programming and Object Oriented Programming | 7 | |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics Applications | 4 | |
| Statistics for Engineers and Scientists | 3 | |
| Probability: Theory and Applications | 3 | |
| Second Language Requirement: (not required) | ||
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 5 | 8-11 | |
Select upper division electives to bring total upper division to 48 | ||
| Cloud and Edge Computing (Recommended) | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Students with Area I transfer credits may sometimes complete this requirement with 9 credits
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses
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Either MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I or MATH 1430G Applications of Calculus I are required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1511G or MATH 1521G first.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
A Suggested Plan of Study For Students
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I and ENGL 1110G Composition I. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and english. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
| First Year | ||
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| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| Choose one from the following: 1 | 3-4 | |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Applications of Calculus I | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course 2 | 3 | |
| C S 171G | Modern Computing in Practice | 4 |
| Credits | 14-15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Introduction to Communication Honors | ||
| MATH 1521G or MATH 1521H | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II or Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Honors | 4 |
| C S 172 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Composition | ||
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors | ||
| Advanced Technical and Professional Communication | ||
| Area V: Humanities Course 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts Course 2 | 3 | |
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences Course 2 | 4 | |
| C S 271 | Object Oriented Programming | 4 |
| C S 272 | Introduction to Data Structures | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| VWW 3,5 | 3 | |
| C S 273 or E E 212 | Machine Programming and Organization or Introduction to Computer Organization | 4 |
| C S 278 | Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science | 4 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics Applications | ||
| Statistics for Engineers and Scientists | ||
| Probability: Theory and Applications | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| C S 371 | Software Development | 4 |
| Viewing a Wider World Course 3 | 3 | |
| BCIS 482 | Management of Information Security | 3 |
| Upper-Division Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| Mobile Computing and Wireless 6 | 3 | |
| Cloud and Edge Computing (Recommended) | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Viewing a Wider World Course 3 | 3 | |
| C S 478 | Computer Security | 3 |
| CJUS 412 | Introduction to Security Technology and Loss Prevention | 3 |
| C S 479 | Special Topics (Software Reverse Engineering) | 3 |
| Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| C S 474 | Operating Systems I | 3 |
| C S 482 | Database Management Systems I | 3 |
| C S 480 | Linux System Administration | 3 |
| E T 339 | Introduction to Digital Forensics and Incident Response | 3 |
| Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| C S 448 | Senior Project | 4 |
| C S 380 | Introduction to Cryptography | 3 |
| E E 458 | Hardware Security and Trust | 3 |
| C S 484 | Computer Networks I | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 119-120 | |
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MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I or MATH 1430G Applications of Calculus I is the starting requirement for this degree but students may need to take prerequisites before enrolling.
*If a student tests into MATH 1521G Calculus and Analytic Geometry II then elective credits can replace this requirement in the roadmap.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Any course offered by the university. Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
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Students need to fill in one credit to meet the requirement of 15 credit hours.
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This course does not have a course number yet. It will be offered as a special topic course in CS (C S 479 Special Topics or C S 579 Special Topics) or EE (E E 490 Selected Topics). The topic of the course must be Mobile and Wireless Computing.