| Department: | Mathematics & Computer Science / College of Science & Engineering |
| Hours Required: | 120 |
| Categories: | Major, Undergraduate |
| Delivery: | Hybrid, On-Campus |
This program offers students dual and complementary expertise in cyber security and privacy. Students develop a solid theoretical foundation and receive hands-on training on how to prevent, detect, and neutralize cyber-attacks. They also learn how to determine privacy compliance and design privacy compliant systems. Exclusive content on the recent advancements in cyber security and privacy are delivered in SAU’s classes.
Learning Goals
- Our graduates communicate effectively.
- Our graduates can make ethical decisions related to the use of technology.
- Our graduates demonstrate the knowledge and principles of computer operating systems, architecture and machine organization to solve problems.
- Our graduates use technology effectively.
- Our graduates demonstrate the knowledge and analytical skills that are required for careers in computer science.
Major in Computer Science (BS)
Cyber Security and Privacy Option
120 hours
University Requirement (2 Hours)
- GSTD 1002 – Freshman Seminar
General Education (28 Hours)
- Mathematics and physical science courses are included in the major.
Computer Science (51-53 Hours)
- CSCI 2103 – Computer Science I and CSCI 2101 – Computer Science I Lab
- CSCI 2113 – Computer Science II and CSCI 2111 – Computer Science II Lab
- CSCI 3063 – High Level Language
- CSCI 3103 – Data Structures and Algorithms
- CSCI 3203 – Assembler and Machine Organization
- CSCI 3213 – Computer Networking
- CSCI 3233 – Theory of Computation
- CSCI 3703 – Computer Architecture
- CSCI 4133 – Operating Systems
- CSCI 4143 – Programming Languages and Compilers
- CSCI 4153 – Software Engineering
- CSCI 4203 – Data Modeling and Applications
- CSCI 4922 – Senior Project I
- CSCI 4932 – Senior Project II
- Upper-Level CSCI/MATH Electives 9-11 Hour(s) (depending on mathematics options)
Cyber Security and Privacy Option Core (12 Hours)
- CSCI 3143 – Network Security
- CSCI 4213 – Privacy, Security, and Ethics
- CSCI 4223 – Cyber Forensics
- CSCI 4333 – Cyber Defense
Mathematics (17-19 Hours)
- MATH 2033 – Discrete Mathematics
- MATH 2753 – Linear Algebra
Select 5 hours from the following:
- MATH 1525 – Calculus I
- MATH 2125 – Applied Calculus
Select 3 hours from the following:
- MATH 3043 – Applied Probability and Statistics I
- MATH 4073 – Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Select 3-5 hours from the following:
- MATH 1545 – Calculus II
- MATH 3143 – Applied Probability and Statistics II
- MATH 4233 – Data Science
- MATH 4533 – Statistical Methods
Physics (4 Hours)
- PHYS 2003 – College Physics I and PHYS 2001 – College Physics I Lab
- or
- PHYS 2203 – University Physics I and PHYS 2201 – University Physics I Lab
Other Requirements (4 Hours)
- CSCI 2001 – Information Technology Seminar
- ENGL 3023 – Technical Writing
Select 1 hour from the following:
- CSCI 3901 – Special Topics in Computer Science
- MGMT 3023 – Organizational Theory and Behavior
Total Hours – 120
Depending on computer experience, CSCI 1102/CSCI 1101 or an equivalent is recommended as a prerequisite for CSCI 2103.
No minor is required in this major.
