IT Concentration: Information Security
(Information Technology)
For those entering the program Fall 2009 semester & beyond
Contact Person: David Spooner
Description:
The Information Security concentration prepares students for careers designing, building, and managing secure computer systems and networks. The concentration includes study in encryption and network security, formal models and policies for access control in databases and application systems, secure coding techniques, and other related information assurance topics. The combination of coursework provides comprehensive coverage of issues and solutions for building and operating high assurance systems. It prepares students for careers ranging from secure systems analyst, to security engineer, to security manager and chief security officer. It is also appropriate for others who expect to follow a different career path but want a comprehensive background in information assurance.
Required Courses:
| Semester I |
Semester II |
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ITEC-1100 Introduction to Information Technology
ITEC-1220 IT and Society
CSCI-1100 Computer Science I
MATH-1010 Calculus I |
CSCI-1200 Data Structures
(formerly known as Computer Science II)
MATH-2800 Introduction to Discrete Structures
(Math Elective) 1
PHYS-1100 Physics I (Science Elective)
Life Science Elective (BIOL-XXXX) |
| Semester III |
Semester IV |
|
ITEC-2961 Creativity and IT
CSCI-2500 Computer Organization
Free Elective
H&SS Elective 1 |
ITEC-2110 Web Systems Development
ITEC-2210 Intro to Human Computer Interaction
CSCI-2300 Introduction to Algorithms
(formerly known as Data Structures & Algorithms)
Select one of:
PHIL-4240 Ethics
STSH-4210 Engineering Ethics
STSH-4220 Ethical Issues in Computing
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| Semester V |
Semester VI |
|
ITEC-4310 Managing IT Resources
ITEC 4961 Web Science
CSCI-4210 Operating Systems
Stream Course #1*
|
IT Elective (one of):
- CSCI-4380 Database Systems
- MGMT-4170 Data Resource Management
CSCI-4220 Network Programming
Stream Course #2*
H&SS Elective 1
|
| Semester VII |
Semester VIII |
|
ITEC-4100 IT Capstone Experience
CSCI-4960 Cryptography & Network Security I
H&SS Elective 1
H&SS Elective 1 |
ITEC-4370 Information System Security
Stream Course #3*
Free Elective
Free Elective |
Students must satisfy an 8-credit communication requirement. See your advisor for details.
1 See H&SS requirements listed in the front of this document.
*Students select and follow one stream taking all three courses in their selected stream:
Stream: Cryptography
1. MATH-1020 Calculus II
2. MATH-4020 Introduction to Number Theory
3. CSCI-4960 Cryptography & Network Security II
Stream: Application Systems
1. CSCI-4430 Programming Languages
2. CSCI-4250 Computer Architectures
3. CSCI-4390 Database Mining
Stream: Risk Assessment
1. MGMT-2300 Fundamentals of Accounting for Decision Making
2. MGMT-2320 Managerial Finance
3. MGMT-4370 Risk Management
Stream: Network Systems
1. CSCI-4650 Networking Laboratory I
2. CSCI-4670 Networking Security Lab
3. ECSE-4670 Computer Communications Networks
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