ComputingBachelor of Science · Concentration in Cybersecurity & Modern Networks

Using Information Technology

Introduces critical evaluation and responsible participation in an increasingly digital society, analyze information sources, identify bias, and examines social, cultural, economic, and ethical influences on technology use. Topics may include web and media literacy, cybersecurity, data literacy, artificial intelligence, and digital citizenship. Emphasis is placed on applying evidence-based reasoning and perspective-taking to support informed decision-making, personal well-being, and responsible engagement in local and global communities.

Introduction to Programming and Computer Science

Introduces all aspects of the programming and problem-solving process and the elements of good programming style. A high-level language is used as a vehicle for introducing these concepts. Laboratory use of the computer in designing, coding, debugging, and executing programs is an integral part of the course.

Hello, World! A First-Year Experience

Provides guidance to first-year university students as they begin their search for directions to take in self-definition, intellectual growth, career choices, and life skills. Only first semester students may enroll.

Fundamentals of Database

Introduces the essential skills of creating, maintaining, and querying a database system. Basic methodologies for transferring data between a database and a program or web page is covered. Also considered are methodologies for database design to ensure consistency and accuracy of the data.

Probability and Statistics - Noncalculus

Object-Oriented Programming

Introduces object-oriented programming and design. A high-level language is used as a vehicle for introducing these concepts. Laboratory use of the computer in designing, coding, debugging, and executing programs is an integral part of the course.

Practical Applications of Artificial Intelligence

Explores AI’s growing impact across industries. This course involves exploration of AI’s real-world applications, and is designed for all majors. No technical knowledge or background is required.

Math for Computer Science

Provides a working knowledge of set theory, mathematical induction and recursion, relations and digraphs, functions, trees and languages, finite-state machines, and languages and how these topics are applied to the practice of computer science. Students who are required to take learning support math must successfully complete it before taking this course.

UNIX Fundamentals

Introduces UNIX and UNIX-like command environments, including basic UNIX command-line commands and utilities; a representative UNIX interface; and a UNIX-based scripting language.

Foundations in Writing

Computer Organization

Presents the physical implementation of the computer including mathematical and logical foundations, component-level design, and an introduction to machine architecture. Topics include Boolean algebra, data representation, logic gates, combinational and sequential circuit design, memory cells, memory subsystems, memory hierarchy, I/O subsystems, I/O handling, interrupts, instruction representation, error detection, and serial protocols.

Data Structures and Algorithms

Offers a comprehensive study and analysis of the data structures and accompanying algorithms that underlie modern software systems. Contemporary programming languages are used as a vehicle for instruction. Topics may include the use and underlying implementation of abstract data types (e.g., lists, stacks, queues, associative containers), node-based structures (e.g., linked lists, graphs, trees), algorithm analysis, and software performance tests (e.g., benchmarking and profiling).

Computer Hardware and Network Administration

Introduces concepts and skills necessary to install, upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot computers and computer networks. Topics may include installation and replacement of devices interfacing with the motherboard, installation and troubleshooting of operating systems and computer applications, the OSI model of network operation, principles of TCP/IP network operation, bridging, switching, and routing.

Written Communication & Critical Thinking

Cultivate Artistic Awareness

Students choose any Compass Core course in Cultivate Artistic Awareness. The Compass Core requires 3 credits in this area.

Computer Systems

Introduces students to the fundamental abstractions of computer systems. This course uses hands-on exercises to investigate modern computer architectural features and the system software that supports them.

Networking Fundamentals

A study of concerns related to the operation of computer networks. Topics include incentives for computer networking, the OSI model of network operation, network media, theory and practice of local area networking, bridging, switching, and routing. Principles of TCP/IP network operation.

Information Security and Assurance

Presents critical concepts and skills that are related to protecting information assets from harm. Topics include the history of information security, basic security-related terminology and concepts, major classes of threats to information security, model strategies for protecting against those threats, computer forensics, and best practices in information assurance.

History

Students choose any Compass Core course in History. The Compass Core requires at least 3 credits in this area.

Humanities

Students choose any Compass Core course in Humanities. The Compass Core requires at least 3 credits in this area.

Network Security

Explores information security topics such as firewalls, access control lists, network address translation, virtual private networks, network topologies and segmentation, demilitarized zones, forward/reverse proxies, and their relationship to the OSI model.

Secure Coding

Explores qualities that make software susceptible to attacks. Techniques for writing secure applications are covered in detail.

Career Readiness for Computing

Presents a variety of professional issues including Computing strategies for finding and securing employment, non-technical elements of professional competence, and strategies for continuing career development after college.

Calculus I

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Students choose any Compass Core course in Social and Behavioral Sciences. The Compass Core requires at least 3 credits in this area.

Computer Forensics

Introduces fundamental concepts in forensics and security control. It provides essential knowledge and skills for digital forensic auditors. This includes examination of the range of commonly accepted digital forensic audit methods and tools. It also introduces the principles that underlie assurance of the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information assets.

Information Risk Management

Explores industry standards and best practices used to assess organizational information security compliance, determine organizational information security maturity, and guide cybersecurity policy development and implementation.

CSCI elective

Students choose one of 24 approved courses.

Natural Sciences or Social and Behavioral Sciences

Students choose any Compass Core course in Natural Sciences (for majors) or Social and Behavioral Sciences.

History or Humanities

Students choose any Compass Core course in History or Humanities.

Software Engineering I

Introduces software systems development as an engineering discipline. All phases of the software development life cycle are examined. Participation on realistic team projects, use of automated tools, written and oral communication skills, exposure to legal, professional, and ethical issues is stressed.

Network Defense and Countermeasures

Provides comprehensive cybersecurity training in threat analysis, network protection, and incident response. Topics may include network defense strategies, cloud and wireless security, physical security, endpoint protection, data encryption, firewall configuration, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPN setup, system hardening, incident response, patch management, and advanced threat analysis. Dual Listed With: CSCI 5647

Wireless and Mobile Computing

Explores mobile computing concepts and related software development. Includes internal mechanisms for serving attached devices, managing ad hoc networks, and employing wireless network protocols.

Cloud Computing

Presents an overview of cloud technologies and secure virtualization. Topics include cloud architectures; models for cloud deployment, service, and storage; cloud security and privacy; and cloud programming.

Natural Sciences

Students choose any Compass Core course in Natural Sciences (for majors).

Software Engineering II

Presents software development as an engineering discipline with emphasis on detailed design, implementation, testing, maintenance, project management, verification and validation, configuration management, and software quality assurance. Communications written and oral), participation on team projects, and use of automated tools are integral.

Ethical Hacking

Introduces how to scan, test, hack and secure computer systems and networks. It addresses how perimeter defenses work and how to scan and attack networks without harming them. It shows how intruders escalate privileges and how to secure a system. It also explains intrusion detection, policy creation, social engineering, DDoS Attacks, buffer overflows, and virus creation.

Internet of Things

Presents networking and security concepts related to Internet of Things (IoT), placing special emphasis on IoT hardware and data analytics.

Oral Communication

Students choose any Compass Core course in Oral Communication. The Compass Core requires 3 credits in this area.

Free elective

Students choose any course.