Cyber Security, B.S.Cy.S.

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Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the undergraduate program in cyber security will be able to:

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 judgments 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.

Tulsa Curriculum and First Year Experience

Core Curriculum and First Year Experience

General Curriculum

Quad I: Creative Arts (6 hours)
Quad II: Humanities (6 hours)
Quad III: Social Sciences (6 hours)
Quad IV: Natural and Applied Sciences (7 hours)

Some major required courses may be double counted to fulfill a quad requirement.

Mathematics

Take 12-13 hours of Math. If MATH 2014 or MATH 1243 is the starting level, 3 hours will be added to general Electives to replace credit for MATH 1163 or MATH 1143.

Cyber Security Major Requirements

Introductory Programming

Choose one of the following:

Cyber Security Core

Pathway Courses

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security (B.S.Cy.S.) complete courses in one of two pathways:

Cyber Security Pathway

CYB 2004 Secure Software Development I
CYB 2013 Secure Software Development II
CYB 3043 Enterprise Networks and Security or
BIS 3043 Telecommunications
Twelve hours of cyber security or computer science electives at the 3000 level or above selected with approval of advisor.

Computer Science Pathway

CS 2003 Fundamentals of Algorithm and Computer Applications
CS 2123 Data Structures
CS 4333 Computer Networks
CYB 4104 Software and Network Security
Nine hours of cyber security or computer science electives at the 3000 level or above selected with approval of advisor

Cyber Security Electives

Any CYB course at 3000 level or higher. Additionally, the following courses may be used to satisfy Cyber Security Electives:

General Electives (29-30 hours)

Selected with approval of advisor.

AI for Cyber Security Specialization

This optional specialization specifies elective courses that students can complete to obtain the designation.

Total: 120 hours

To become a candidate for a degree in cyber security, a student must complete all computer science courses in the curriculum with a grade-point average of at least 2.0, and earn a grade point average of 2.0 or higher overall.

CS 3363 may not be taken for cyber security elective credit.

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