Computer Security B.S.

Program Features

60 credits

Required courses:

CPSC 130	GN: Introduction to Computer Programming I	3 credits
CPSC 131	Introduction to Computer Programming II	3 credits
CPSC 141	Introduction to Computer Organization	3 credits
CPSC 230	Programming Principles and Practice	3 credits
CPSC 232	Introduction to Assembler Programming	3 credits
CPSC 250	Data Structures and Algorithms	3 credits
CPSC 270	Computer Security I: Computer and Application Security	4 credits
CPSC 340	Operating Systems Concepts and Design	4 credits
CPSC 370	Introduction to Computer Cryptology	4 credits
CPSC 445	Networking and Data Communications	3 credits
CPSC 453	Database Systems	3 credits
CPSC 470	Computer Security II: Operating System and Network Security	4 credits
CPSC 475	Computer Security Administration and Policy	4 credits
CPSC 487	Security Engineering Internship	3-12 credits

three credits of Computer Science electives numbered 220 and above.

Co-requisite courses:

MATH 140	GN: Calculus I	4 credits
MATH 141	GN: Calculus II	4 credits
MATH 220	Discrete Mathematical Structures	3 credits
MATH 311	Statistics I	3 credits
ENGL 203	GN: Advanced Composition	3 credits
CMST 111	GN: Introduction to Communication	3 credits

and one year of science courses that include laboratories:

BIOL 114	GE: Introductory Biology I	0 - 4 credits
BIOL 115	GE: Introductory Biology II	0 - 4 credits

	Or
CHEM 121	GE: General Chemistry I	3 credits
CHEM 123	GE: General Chemistry I Lab	1 credits
CHEM 124	GE: General Chemistry II	3 credits
CHEM 126	GE: General Chemistry II Lab	1 credits

	Or
PHYS 161	GE: Physics I	0 - 4 credits
PHYS 162	GE: Physics II	0 - 4 credits

	Or
PHYS 161	GN: Physics I	4 credits
PHYS 240	Basic Electronics	4 credits

Additional requirements:

All CPSC and MATH courses must be completed with a “C” grade or better.
At least 50% of the courses required for the major must be taken at ESU.
In a programming intensive course, each student will be given a variety of assignments where he or she must create extensive, original and executable computer programs. The instructor will rigorously review each student’s source code to determine its correctness, efficiency, originality, and adherence to documentation and style guidelines.
Students who have an interest in one of the following areas are strongly advised to include the listed courses in their program of studies:

Scientific Computing –

CHEM 121	GN: General Chemistry I	3 credits
CHEM 123	GN: General Chemistry I Lab	1 credits
CHEM 124	GE: General Chemistry II	3 credits
CHEM 126	GE: General Chemistry II Lab	1 credits
PHYS 161	GN: Physics I	4 credits
PHYS 162	GE: Physics II	4 credits

Business and Economics –

ECON 111	GN: Principles of Macroeconomics	3 credits
ECON 112	GN: Principles of Microeconomics	3 credits

and Accounting courses.

Graduate Studies –

MATH 421

Abstract Algebra

3 credits

Entrance requirements:

New Students

For entrance into the Computer Security major, a new student is required to have a Math SAT score of 550 or higher.
A new student who has a Math SAT score lower than 550 may enter as a Pre-Computer Security major. This student must then complete CPSC 130, CPSC 131, CPSC 141 and MATH 140 with a “C” grade or higher to enter the Computer Security major.

Transfer Students

If a transfer student has completed the equivalent of CPSC 130, CPSC 131, CPSC 141 and MATH 140 with a “C” grade or better, or if a transfer student has a Math SAT score of 550 or higher, then the student may enter the Computer Security major.
A transfer student who does not meet either of these requirements may enter as a Pre-Computer Security major. This student must then complete CPSC 130, CPSC 131, CPSC 141 and MATH 140 with a “C” grade or higher to enter the Computer Security major.

Program Curriculum Plan

(Subject to change by the university without notice)

Freshman Year

Fall

CPSC 130	GN: Introduction to Computer Programming I	3 credits
ENGL 103	English Composition	3 credits
MATH 140	GN: Calculus I	4 credits
	General Education Elective	3 credits
	General Education Elective	3 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	16

Spring

CPSC 131	Introduction to Computer Programming II	3 credits
CPSC 141	Introduction to Computer Organization	3 credits
MATH 141	GN: Calculus II	4 credits
CMST 111	GN: Introduction to Communication	3 credits
	General Education Elective	3 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	16

Sophomore Year

Fall

CPSC 230	Programming Principles and Practice	3 credits
CPSC 232	Introduction to Assembler Programming	3 credits
MATH 220	Discrete Mathematical Structures	3 credits
	Science Sequence	4 credits
	General Education Elective	3 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	16

Spring

CPSC 250	Data Structures and Algorithms	3 credits
CPSC 270	Computer Security I: Computer and Application Security	4 credits
MATH 311	Statistics I	3 credits
ENGL 203	GN: Advanced Composition	3 credits
	Science Sequence	4 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	17

Junior Year

Fall

CPSC 340	Operating Systems Concepts and Design	4 credits
CPSC 370	Introduction to Computer Cryptology	4 credits
	Computer Science Elective	3 credits
	General Education Elective	3 credits
	General Education Elective	3 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	17

Spring

CPSC 470	Computer Security II: Operating System and Network Security	4 credits
CPSC 445	Networking and Data Communications	3 credits
CPSC 453	Database Systems	3 credits
	General Education Elective	3 credits
	General Education Elective	3 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	16

Senior Year

Fall

CPSC 475	Computer Security Administration and Policy	4 credits
	General Elective	3 credits
	General Education Elective	3 credits
	Fitness Elective	1 credit
	Total Credit Hours:	11

Spring

CPSC 487	Security Engineering Internship	3-12 credits
	General Elective	3 credits
	General Education Elective	3 credits
	Fitness Elective	1 credit
	Total Credit Hours:	10

Total Credit Hours: 119

For more information, contact the department at 570-422-3666 or visit www.esu.edu/cpsc.