Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Cybersecurity Engineering Concentration
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) with a concentration in Cybersecurity Engineering is a 183-credit hour program that is offered online and at the Colorado campuses. The program consists of 51 general education credits, 88 credit hours in the computer science core, and 44 credit hours in the cybersecurity engineering concentration.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career centered on building computer software solutions through programming with algorithmic techniques. Students will explore a broad range of theoretical and practical knowledge, methods, processes, techniques and skills to effectively design and develop the computer software according to domain-specific requirements.
The curriculum of BSCS offers broad and detailed knowledge on how a computer’s software works, and how to design and develop different levels and types of computer software. This is different from the curriculum of the Computer Engineering program which is focused on how to design and develop computer hardware. It is also different from the curriculum of the Information Technology program, which is focused on how to apply both computer hardware and software to design, develop and support high level end-user-oriented business systems, services or applications.
Program Learning Outcomes:
General:
- Apply the theory of programming language, and program in multiple high-level programming languages by using suitable programming fundamentals, abstraction modeling, data structures, and algorithms to solve non-trivial problems.
- Examine and apply in-depth knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, databases, parallel computing, mobile computing, software engineering, big data analytics, computer networking and computer security when constructing technical solutions.
- Work both individually and as part of a team to develop and deliver quality software and associated requirements analysis, design and testing artifacts.
- Reconcile conflicting project objectives by finding acceptable compromises within the limitations of cost, time, knowledge, existing systems, and organizations.
- Design appropriate solutions in one or more application domains using broad computer science knowledge foundation and software engineering approaches that integrate ethical, social, legal, and economic concerns.
Concentration Learning Outcomes:
Cybersecurity Engineering:
- Understand knowledge of new models, methods, technologies, tools, and the context-specific best practice and hands-on skills relevant to cybersecurity engineering as they emerge.
- Apply appropriate cybersecurity engineering-related theories, models, processes, techniques and tools to construct software solutions to cost-effectively detect, mitigate, prevent and remove various types of security vulnerability and attacks, and adequately and safely defend the computer resources’ normal operability.
Degree Requirements
Courses: General Education
| COMS105 | Interpersonal Communication | 4.5 |
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| COMS203 | Speech Communications | 4.5 |
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| ENGL104 | Introductory Written Communication | 4.5 |
| ENGL105 | Professional Written Communications | 4.5 |
| HIST101 | Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century | 4.5 |
| MATH111 | College Algebra for Technical Programs | 4.5 |
| PHIL101 | Introduction to Ethics | 4.5 |
| PSYC102 | Introductory Psychology | 4.5 |
| SCI101 | Introduction to the Sciences | 4.5 |
| SCI103 | Science and Technology- Laboratory Course | 1.5 |
| SCI201 | Environmental Science and Sustainability | 4.5 |
| SOCL202 | Social Perspectives on Race, Gender, and Class | 4.5 |
| UNIV104 | Academic and Career Success | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 51 |
Courses: Core
| CE242 | Computer Architecture | 4 |
| CS101 | Problem Solving in Computer Science | 4 |
| CS118 | Principles of Programming Languages | 4 |
| CS119 | Introduction of Programming | 4 |
| CS219 | Python Programming | 4 |
| CS221 | SQL Programming | 4 |
| CS226 | Java Programming | 4 |
| CS228 | C++ Programming | 4 |
| CS233 | Fundamentals of Data Structures | 4 |
| CS253 | Introduction to Database Systems | 4 |
| CS267 | Computer Algorithms | 4 |
| CS311 | Mobile Programming | 4 |
| CS337 | Introduction to Parallel Computing | 4 |
| CS341 | Principles of Operating Systems | 4 |
| CS349 | Software Engineering | 4 |
| CS356 | Foundations of Big Data Analytics | 4 |
| CS491 | Computer Science Team Project I | 4 |
| CS492 | Computer Science Team Project II | 4 |
| CSS150 | Introduction to Computer Security | 4 |
| IT204 | Fundamentals of Networking | 4 |
| MATH211 | Applications of Discrete Mathematics for Computer Systems and IT | 4 |
| MATH311 | Data Driven Statistics for Computer Systems and IT | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 88 |
Courses - Concentration
| CSS200 | Principles of Network Security | 4 |
| CSS280 | Ethical Hacking | 4 |
| CSS321 | Software Assurance | 4 |
| CSS300 | Vulnerability Assessment and Management | 4 |
| CSS380 | Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning | 4 |
| CSS441 | Security Compliance | 4 |
| BSCSELE | Select 20 Credits from the list of courses shown below | 20 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 44 |
Courses- Elective Choices
| CS227 | Linux Programming | 4 |
| CS361 | Principles of User Interface Design | 4 |
| CS367 | Streaming Data Analytics | 4 |
| CS368 | Fundamentals of Software Requirements | 4 |
| CS374 | Fundamentals of Software Design | 4 |
| CS378 | NoSQL Databases | 4 |
| CS379 | Machine Learning | 4 |
| CS397 | Data Warehousing | 4 |
| CS473 | Data Mining | 4 |
| CS479 | Data Visualization | 4 |
| CSS250 | Security Risk Management | 4 |
| CSS330 | Database Security | 4 |
| CSS332 | Database and Web Vulnerabilities and Security | 4 |
| CSS340 | Operating System Security | 4 |
| CSS350 | Computer Forensics I | 4 |
| CSS351 | Computer Forensics II | 4 |
| CSS410 | Cloud Computing, Privacy and Security | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 183
Locations
- Colorado Springs
- Aurora (Denver Area)
- Virtual Campus
Area of Study
- Engineering & Computer Science