Computer Science - Secure Computing Emphasis, B.S.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Secure Computing emphasis is a degree to provide a solid foundation in secure computing and develop advanced skills to master the technical details to develop complex systems securely. It consists mainly of 36 credit hours of security-focused classes, 30 core computer science classes, plus several additional computer sciences elective courses to have the greatest practical applicability. The degree will highly qualify students to meet the high-demand workforce in the security domain.
Matriculation Requirements
- Completion of CS 1400 Fundamentals of Programming, CS 1410 Object Oriented Programming, CS 2300 Discrete Mathematical Structures I, CS 2420 Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures, CS 2450 Software Engineering I, with a grade of C+ better.
- Completion of MATH 1210 Calculus I QL and ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing CC or ENGH 1005 Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC with a grade of C or better.
- Each of CS 1400, CS 1410, CS 2300, CS 2420, CS 2450, MATH 1210, and (ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005) cannot be taken more than twice to obtain the required grade.
- Overall GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
| Computer Science Requirements | 84 Credits | |
| Complete the requirements | 84 | |
| Emphasis Requirements | 36 Credits | |
| IT 1510 | Introduction to System Administration--Linux/UNIX | 3 |
| CS 2690 | Computer Networks II | 3 |
| CS 3250 | Java Software Development | 3 |
| or CS 3260 | CsharpNET Software Development | |
| or CS 3270 | Python Software Development | |
| or CS 3370 | C Plus Plus Software Development | |
| or CS 3380 | JavaScript Software Development | |
| IT 3510 | Advanced System Administration--Linux/UNIX | 3 |
| CS 3110 | Applied Cryptography | 3 |
| CS 3120 | Ethical Hacking Tools Dev | 3 |
| CS 3140 | Network and Cloud Security | 3 |
| or CYBR 4350 | Web and Application Security | |
| CS 4120 | Security Vulnerability Analysis | 3 |
| or CYBR 3750 | Malware Reverse Engineering | |
| CS 4200 | Secure Computing Capstone | 3 |
| Complete 9 credits from any CS 3000 or 4000 level course not already required. (Minimum grade of C- required in these courses.) | 9 | |
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 84 | |
| General Education Requirements | 33 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| MATH 1210 | Calculus I QL 1 | 4 |
| American Institutions: Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| US History to 1877 AS and US History since 1877 AS (6) | ||
| American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| US Economic History AS (3) | ||
| American Heritage AS (3) | ||
| American National Government AS (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| Distribution Courses: | ||
| COMM 1020 | Public Speaking HH 1 | 3 |
| COMM 2110 | Interpersonal Communication SS 1 | 3 |
| Fine Arts Distribution (Choose from list) | 3 | |
| Biology (Choose from list) | 3 | |
| Physical Science (Choose from list) | 3 | |
| Additional GE to be completed in the core. | ||
| Discipline Core Requirements | 51 Credits | |
| Complete one of the following additional GE course/lab combinations: | 5 | |
| College Biology I BB and College Biology I Laboratory (5) | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I PP and Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory (5) | ||
| College Physics II PP and College Physics II Lab (5) | ||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers I PP and Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab (5) | ||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers II PP and Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab (5) | ||
| Introduction to Geology PP and Introduction to Geology Laboratory and Science Excursion (5) | ||
| Minimum grade of C- required in these courses. | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 6 | |
| Fundamentals of Programming and Object Oriented Programming (6) | ||
| Accelerated Introduction to Programming (undefined) (and an additional 3 credit CS elective not already completed) 2 | ||
| CS 2300 | Discrete Mathematical Structures I | 3 |
| CS 2370 | C Plus Plus Programming | 3 |
| CS 2420 | Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures | 3 |
| CS 2450 | Software Engineering WE | 3 |
| CS 2550 | Web Programming I | 3 |
| CS 2600 | Computer Networks I | 3 |
| CS 2810 | Computer Organization and Architecture | 3 |
| CS 305G | Global Social and Ethical Issues in Computing GI WE | 3 |
| CS 3060 | Operating Systems Theory | 3 |
| CS 3100 | Data Privacy and Security | 3 |
| CS 3240 | Discrete Mathematical Structures II | 3 |
| CS 3520 | Database Theory | 3 |
| STAT 2050 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 4 |
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Minimum grade required (see Graduation Requirements).
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If students choose CS 1420, please see advisor.
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits, with a minimum of 40 upper-division credits.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 or above. Must have a minimum grade of C- with a combined GPA of 2.5 or higher in all discipline core and emphasis requirements and the General Education requirements marked with a footnote.
- Residency hours -- minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU. 10 of these hours must be within the last 45 hours earned. At least 12 of the credit hours earned in residence must be in approved CSE Department courses.
- All transfer credit must be approved in writing by UVU.
- No more than 80 semester hours and no more than 20 hours in CS type courses of transfer credit from a two-year college.
- No more than 30 semester hours may be earned through independent study and/or extension classes.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
- Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched (WE) courses.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| CS 1400 | Fundamentals of Programming | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | 3 |
| MATH 1210 | Calculus I QL | 4 |
| GE | 3 | |
| HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CS 1410 | Object Oriented Programming | 3 |
| CS 2810 | Computer Organization and Architecture | 3 |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| GE | 3 | |
| STAT 2050 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| CS 2300 | Discrete Mathematical Structures I | 3 |
| CS 2420 | Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures | 3 |
| CS 2370 | C Plus Plus Programming | 3 |
| CS 2600 | Computer Networks I | 3 |
| GE | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| CS 2450 | Software Engineering WE | 3 |
| CS 2550 | Web Programming I | 3 |
| CS 2690 | Computer Networks II | 3 |
| PHYS 2210 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I PP | 4 |
| PHYS 2215 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| CS 3100 | Data Privacy and Security | 3 |
| CS 3240 | Discrete Mathematical Structures II | 3 |
| CS 3520 | Database Theory | 3 |
| IT 1510 | Introduction to System Administration--Linux/UNIX | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Java Software Development | ||
| CsharpNET Software Development | ||
| Python Software Development | ||
| C Plus Plus Software Development | ||
| JavaScript Software Development | ||
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| CS 3060 | Operating Systems Theory | 3 |
| CS 3110 | Applied Cryptography | 3 |
| IT 3510 | Advanced System Administration--Linux/UNIX | 3 |
| GE | 3 | |
| CS Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| CS 3120 | Ethical Hacking Tools Dev | 3 |
| CS 3140 or CYBR 4350 | Network and Cloud Security or Web and Application Security | 3 |
| CS Elective | 3 | |
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| COMM 1020 | Public Speaking HH | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| CS 4120 or CYBR 3750 | Security Vulnerability Analysis or Malware Reverse Engineering | 3 |
| CS 305G | Global Social and Ethical Issues in Computing GI WE | 3 |
| CS 4200 | Secure Computing Capstone | 3 |
| CS Elective | 3 | |
| COMM 2110 | Interpersonal Communication SS | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgements in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline.
- Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.