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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog

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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Cybersecurity Minor

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Cyber security is an interdisciplinary minor, drawing on both the departments of Mathematics and Computer Science in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Sociology/Criminology and Criminal Justice in the College of Liberal Arts. In focusing on the computer science, criminological, and criminal justice components of the cyber world, this minor seeks to foster the development of graduates well-skilled in the analytical and ethical issues associated with internet technology.

Minor Requirements

18 credits:

CMSCI 120 - Introduction to Computer Science I Credits: (3)
CYBER 160 - Networking Administration Credits: (3)
CYBER 161 - UNIX and Windows Operating Systems Credits: (3)

One additional CMSCI or CYBER course from:

CYBER 201 - Secure Systems Design and Risk Management Credits: (3)
CYBER 210 - Systems Operations Management Credits: (3)
CYBER 357 - Network Security Credits: (3)
CMSCI 125 - Introduction to Computer Science II Credits: (3)
CMSCI 277 - Computer Architecture Credits: (3)
CMSCI 355 - Network Systems and Design Credits: (3)
CMSCI 356 - Operating Systems Credits: (3)
CMSCI 358 - Computer Security I Credits: (3)
CMSCI 359 - Database Management Systems Credits: (3)

Two additional electives taken from:

CYBER 201 - Secure Systems Design and Risk Management Credits: (3)
CYBER 210 - Systems Operations Management Credits: (3)
CYBER 357 - Network Security Credits: (3)
CMSCI 125 - Introduction to Computer Science II Credits: (3)
CMSCI 277 - Computer Architecture Credits: (3)
CMSCI 355 - Network Systems and Design Credits: (3)
CMSCI 356 - Operating Systems Credits: (3)
CMSCI 358 - Computer Security I Credits: (3)
CMSCI 359 - Database Management Systems Credits: (3)
CMSCI 459 - Computer Security II Credits: (3)
DATA 200 - Introduction to Data Science Credits: (3)
CJUST 130 - Introduction to Cyber Security and Cyber Crime Credits: (3)
CJUST 314 - Cyber Security Credits: (3)
CJUST 319 - Cyber Forensics Credits: (3)
ACCT 311 - Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination Credits: (3)
ACCT 312 - Forensic Accounting and Litigation Advisory Services Credits: (3)
BUS 311 - Information Systems Credits: (3)
IFSY 311 - Information Systems Credits: (3)

Note

Computer Science majors minoring in Cybersecurity are allowed to double count only three of the six courses. These students must take three additional courses beyond the major.