Cyber Security Operations Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science

Offered by Department of Cyber Systems

All College of Business and Technology Graduation Requirements must be fulfilled.

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
General Education
Foundational Requirements (LOPERs 1-4)		14
Including:
LOPER 4: Mathematics, Statistics and Quantitative Reasoning
MATH 115	Calculus I with Analytic Geometry 1
Broad Knowledge Requirements (LOPERs 5-8)		12
LOPER 7: Social Science
CJUS 101	Introduction to Criminal Justice
Dispositional Requirements (LOPERs 9-10) 2		6
Wellness (LOPER 11) Optional		0
BS Science-Related Course Requirements		0
Program-Specified Requirements		3
CYBR 101	Computer Science I: Introduction to Programming
Major Option
Complete all required courses		54
Unrestricted Electives
Needed to reach 120 credit hour minimum		31
Total Credit Hours		120

Major Option

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Cyber Security Major Comprehensive Core Requirements
CYBR 105	Introduction to Cyber Systems	2
CYBR 150	Computer Science II: Object Oriented Programming	3
CYBR 151	Linux Fundamentals	1
CYBR 158	Introduction to Information Security	3
CYBR 180	Discrete Structures	3
CYBR 330	Algorithms and Data Structures	3
CYBR 335	Fundamentals of Networking & Systems	3
CYBR 345	Intricacies of Advanced Networks & Systems	3
CYBR 401	Operating Systems	3
CYBR 402	Computer Organization	3
CYBR 412	Wireless and Mobile Security	3
CYBR 430	Defending & Protecting Cyber Systems	3
CYBR 435	Reverse Engineering: Thinking like an Adversary	3
CYBR 442	Cryptography	3
CYBR 490	Information Networking Law and Public Policy	3
CYBR 495	Cyber Systems Capstone	3
Program Electives
Select 9 credit hours from the following:		9
ITEC 220	Electricity/Electronics
CYBR 325	Database Systems
CYBR 340	Cyber Preceptorial
CYBR 348	Systems Administration
CYBR 404	Systems and Software Engineering
CYBR 405	Interactive Web Application Development
CYBR 408	Principles of Programming Languages & Automata
CYBR 422	Human Computer Interaction
CYBR 441	Artificial Intelligence
CYBR 460	Virtualization & Cloud Computing
CYBR 475	Internship in Cyber Systems 3
CYBR 479	Cyber Risk and Threat Modeling
Total Credit Hours		54

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Students without sufficient preparation will also need to take the following courses, increasing the total credit hours needed:

• MATH 102
• MATH 103

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Designated courses with the appropriate content may be approved to satisfy one of the Broad Knowledge requirements plus LOPER 9 or Broad Knowledge plus LOPER 10. Courses may be approved to satisfy LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone. (Courses satisfying LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone must be 3 credit hours.) Students applying this option will need to take additional hours in other categories to meet the required General Education hours.

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Students are encouraged to take CYBR 475.

This document represents a sample 4-year plan for degree completion with this major. Actual course selection and sequence may vary and should be discussed individually with your academic advisor. Advisors can also help you plan other experiences to enrich your undergraduate education such as internships, education abroad, undergraduate research, learning communities, and service learning and community-based learning.

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Semester 1
CYBR 101	Computer Science I: Introduction to Programming	3
CYBR 105	Introduction to Cyber Systems	2
CYBR 151	Linux Fundamentals	1
MATH 115	Calculus I with Analytic Geometry (LOPER 4) 1	5
LOPER 1: First-year Seminar		3
Total Credit Hours		14

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Semester 2
CYBR 150	Computer Science II: Object Oriented Programming (C- or better)	3
CYBR 158	Introduction to Information Security	3
CYBR 180	Discrete Structures	3
LOPER 2: Writing Skills		3
Unrestricted Elective		3
Total Credit Hours		15

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Semester 3
CYBR 330	Algorithms and Data Structures	3
CYBR 335	Fundamentals of Networking & Systems	3
LOPER 3: Oral Communication Skills		3
LOPER 9: Civic Competency and Engagement		3
Unrestricted Elective		3
Total Credit Hours		15

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Semester 4
CYBR 345	Intricacies of Advanced Networks & Systems	3
CYBR 401	Operating Systems	3
Unrestricted Elective		3
Unrestricted Elective		3
LOPER 5: Visual or Performing Arts		3
Total Credit Hours		15

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Semester 5
CYBR 402	Computer Organization	3
CYBR 430	Defending & Protecting Cyber Systems	3
Major Elective		3
LOPER 6: Humanities		3
Unrestricted Elective		3
Total Credit Hours		15

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Semester 6
CYBR 412	Wireless and Mobile Security	3
CYBR 435	Reverse Engineering: Thinking like an Adversary	3
CJUS 101	Introduction to Criminal Justice (LOPER 7)	3
Major Elective		3
Unrestricted Elective		3
Total Credit Hours		15

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Semester 7
CYBR 442	Cryptography	3
CYBR 490	Information Networking Law and Public Policy	3
Major Elective		3
LOPER 8: Natural Science		3
Unrestricted Elective		3
Total Credit Hours		15

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Semester 8
CYBR 495	Cyber Systems Capstone	3
LOPER 10: Respect for Human Diversity		3
Unrestricted Elective		4
Unrestricted Elective		3
Unrestricted Elective		3
Total Credit Hours		16

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Required Math courses depend on placement. Students without sufficient preparation may need to take MATH 101 or a higher level of Math before taking MATH 115. MATH 101 or higher is a prerequisite or corequisite of CYBR 101.

This document represents a sample 4-year plan for degree completion with this major. Actual course selection and sequence may vary and should be discussed individually with your academic advisor. Advisors can also help you plan other experiences to enrich your undergraduate education such as internships, education abroad, undergraduate research, learning communities, and service learning and community-based learning.

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Semester 1
CYBR 101	Computer Science I: Introduction to Programming	3
CYBR 105	Introduction to Cyber Systems	2
CYBR 151	Linux Fundamentals	1
Unrestricted Elective 1		4
Unrestricted Elective 1		3
LOPER 1: First-year Seminar		3
Total Credit Hours		16

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Semester 2
CYBR 150	Computer Science II: Object Oriented Programming (C- or Higher)	3
CYBR 158	Introduction to Information Security	3
LOPER 2: Writing Skills		3
Unrestricted Elective 1		3
Unrestricted Elective		3
Total Credit Hours		15

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Semester 3
CYBR 335	Fundamentals of Networking & Systems	3
MATH 115	Calculus I with Analytic Geometry (LOPER 4)	5
LOPER 3: Oral Communication Skills		3
LOPER 9: Civic Competency and Engagement		3
Total Credit Hours		14

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Semester 4
CYBR 180	Discrete Structures	3
CYBR 345	Intricacies of Advanced Networks & Systems	3
LOPER 5: Visual or Performing Arts		3
Unrestricted Elective		3
Unrestricted Elective		3
Total Credit Hours		15

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Semester 5
CYBR 330	Algorithms and Data Structures	3
CYBR 430	Defending & Protecting Cyber Systems	3
LOPER 6: Humanities		3
Major Elective		3
Unrestricted Elective		3
Total Credit Hours		15

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Semester 6
CYBR 401	Operating Systems	3
CYBR 435	Reverse Engineering: Thinking like an Adversary	3
CYBR 412	Wireless and Mobile Security	3
CJUS 101	Introduction to Criminal Justice (LOPER 7)	3
Major Elective		3
Total Credit Hours		15

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Semester 7
CYBR 402	Computer Organization	3
CYBR 442	Cryptography	3
CYBR 490	Information Networking Law and Public Policy	3
LOPER 8: Natural Science		3
Major Elective		3
Total Credit Hours		15

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Semester 8
CYBR 495	Cyber Systems Capstone	3
LOPER 10: Respect for Human Diversity		3
Unrestricted Elective		3
Unrestricted Elective		3
Unrestricted Elective		3
Total Credit Hours		15

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Students without sufficient preparation may need to take MATH 101, MATH 102, and/or MATH 103 in place of Unrestricted Electives early in their 4 Year Plans.