Department of Computer Science - Cybersecurity, Bachelor

Faculty

Coordinator: Dr. Yenumula B Reddy

Professor: Dr. Yenumula Reddy

Associate Professor: Dr. Jaruwan Mesit

Assistant Professor: Dr. Prasanthi Sreekumari & Dr. Babu Kaji Baniya

 

Overview

The Department of Computer Science seeks to meet the computer science needs of the State of Louisiana and the nation by producing graduates who possess the skills and knowledge necessary to be productive computer scientists. The department provides the basic education necessary for careers in computer science and related fields.

 

The Cybersecurity degree program provides comprehensive undergraduate-level training.  The core course requirements provide the students with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully evaluate information security needs, identify appropriate counter security measure, and implement security technologies.  The main focus of this program is to concentrate on specific security areas of interest, such as software, networks, and databases.   The program is aligned withe ABET accreditation requirements and national guidelines for information security professionals.

The Program Objectives (ABET PO's) for the Bachelor of Science degree program in Cybersecurity are:

1. To train cybersecurity professionals to meet the needs of business, industry, educational institutions, and government agencies of the state of Louisiana.
2. To increase capability in information security for the benefit of the state and nation.
3. To provide knowledge of the latest techniques in cybersecurity for computer professionals in the state and offer excellent opportunities for professional advancement.

The student learning objectives (ABET SLO's) are as follows -

Upon completing the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, students will be able to:

1. Identify and analyze a problem, then define the computing requirements appropriate to it's solution.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the discipline.
3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences about technical information.
4. Make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively in teams to establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, manage risks and produce deliverables.
6. Apply security principles and practices to the environment, hardware, software, and human aspects of a system.
7. Analyze and evaluate systems with respect to maintaining operations in the presence of risks and threats.

Computer Science Curriculum Plan

Freshman Year

Computer Science 110 & 120	6
Biology 113, 115	4
English 101 & 102	6
First Year Experience 101 & 102	2
History 103	3
Cybersecurity 115	3
Mathematics 147* & 148	6
Total Hours	30

 

Sophomore Year

Computer Science 201	3
Cybersecurity 210	3
Cybersecurity 255	3
Computer Science 326	3
Mathematics 153	3
Mathematics 273	3
English 200	3
English 201	3
Physics 153, 153L	4
Theatre 212	3
General Education Testing 300	0
Total Hours	31

 

Junior Year

Cybersecurity 322	3
Computer Science 325	3
Cybersecurity 346	3
Cybersecurity 355	3
Mathematics 154	3
Economics 201	3
Mathematics 274	3
Physics 154, 154L	4
ART 105	3
Sociology 101	3
Total Hours	31

 

Senior Year

Cybersecurity 401	1
Cybersecurity 407	3
Cybersecurity 410 or Computer Science 411	3
Cybersecurity 412	3
Cybersecurity 431	3
Cybersecurity 436	3
Cybersecurity 4XX - Elective*	6
Foreign Language	6
Total Hours	28
TOTAL	120

 

*Electives must be approved by advisor and department head. Based on mathematical knowledge, students may be required to take MATH 147/148 prior to taking MATH 153.

 

Electives

Computer Science 435	3
Computer Science 426	3
Cybersecurity 452	3
Cybersecurity 454	3
Cybersecurity 455	3
Cybersecurity 457	3
Cybersecurity 460	3
Cybersecurity 461	3