Computer security, commonly known as cybersecurity, is an area of computing aimed at protecting computers and the information they contain from major disruption or theft. With more devices than ever connected to the so-called Internet of Things (IoT), security is more important than ever before. Learn about cyber attacks and how to defend and prevent them, as well as the ethical implications of security.
Program Requirements
The following are the requirements for the Security option within the Computing Major. This information is meant as a guide and is subject to change. The precise and up-to-date requirements for Computing degrees can be found online in the University's Academic Calendar. In case of discrepancies, please notify the School's Curriculum Coordinator.
A half-year/one-term course is worth 3.0 units, while a full-year/two-term course is worth 6.0 units.
1. Core
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| CISC 121 | Introduction to Computing Science I | 3.0 |
| CISC 124 | Introduction to Computing Science II | 3.0 |
| B. Complete 3.0 units from the following: | 3.0 | |
| STAT 263 | Introduction to Statistics | |
| STAT 268 | Statistics and Probability I | |
| STAT 351 | Probability I | |
| STAT_Options | ||
| C. Complete the following: | ||
| CISC 203 | Discrete Mathematics for Computing II | 3.0 |
| CISC 204 | Logic for Computing Science | 3.0 |
| CISC 221 | Computer Architecture | 3.0 |
| CISC 223 | Software Specifications | 3.0 |
| CISC 235 | Data Structures | 3.0 |
| D. Complete 3.0 units from the following: | 3.0 | |
| CISC 322 | Software Architecture | |
| CISC 326 | Game Architecture | |
| E. Complete the following: | ||
| CISC 324 | Operating Systems | 3.0 |
| CISC 360 | Programming Paradigms | 3.0 |
| CISC 365 | Algorithms I | 3.0 |
| F. Complete the following: | ||
| CISC 497 | Social, Ethical and Legal Issues in Computing | 3.0 |
| G. Complete 3.0 units from the following: | 3.0 | |
| CISC 496 | Game Development Project | |
| CISC 499 | Advanced Undergraduate Project | |
| CISC 500 | Undergraduate Thesis | |
2. Option - Security
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A. a) Complete the following: | ||
| CISC 220 | System Level Programming | 3.0 |
| CISC 327 | Software Quality Assurance | 3.0 |
| CISC 335 | Computer Networks | 3.0 |
| CISC 447 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3.0 |
| A. b) Select 3.0 units from the following: | ||
| CISC 434 | Distributed Systems | |
| CISC 448 | Software Reliability and Security | |
| CISC 468 | Cryptography | |
| B. Complete 3.0 units from the following: | 3.0 | |
| CISC, COCA, COGS, or SOFT at the 200-level or above | ||
3. Supporting
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A. Complete 6.0 units from the following: | 6.0 | |
| CISC 102 & MATH 111 |
Discrete Mathematics for Computing l and Linear Algebra |
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| CISC 102 & MATH 112 |
Discrete Mathematics for Computing l and Introduction to Linear Algebra |
|
| MATH 110 | Linear Algebra | |
| B. Complete 6.0 units from the following: | 6.0 | |
| MATH 120 | Differential and Integral Calculus | |
| MATH 121 | Differential and Integral Calculus | |
| MATH 123 | Differential and Integral Calculus I | |
| MATH 124 | Differential and Integral Calculus II | |
Elective Courses: 48.00 Units
Students should consider focussing their electives on a Minor in another topic.
Statistics Course List (STAT_Options)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 243 | Introduction to Statistics | 3.0 | CHEE 209 | Analysis Of Process Data | 3.5 |
| COMM 162 | Managerial Statistics | 3.0 |
| ECON 250 | Introduction to Statistics | 3.0 |
| GPHY 247 | Introduction to Statistics | 3.0 |
| KNPE 251 | Introduction to Statistics | 3.0 |
| NURS 323 | Introduction to Statistics | 3.0 |
| POLS 385 | Introduction to Statistics | 3.0 |
| PSYC 202 | Statistics in Psychology | 3.0 |
| SOCY 211 | Introduction to Statistics | 3.0 |
| STAM 200 | Introduction to Statistics | 3.0 |
| STAT 263 | Introduction to Statistics | 3.0 |
| STAT 367 | Engineering Data Analysis | 4.0 |