Computer and Information Science/Cybersecurity
Students with an interest in both areas can pursue a dual BS program in Computer and Information Science and Cybersecurity and thus can earn two BS degrees at the same time:
- BS degree in Computer and Information Science (Information Systems Concentration)
- BS degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (Cybersecurity and Privacy or Digital Forensics Concentration)
The dual degree program requires specified coursework that equals a minimum of 138 total credits.
Dearborn Discovery Core (General Education)
All students must satisfy the University’s Dearborn Discovery Core requirements, in addition to the requirements for the major
Major Requirements
In addition to completion of the Dearborn Discovery Core, the following courses are required to earn a dual BS degree in Computer and Information Science and Cybersecurity and Information Assurance.
Prerequisite Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COMP 105 | Writing & Rhetoric I | 3 |
| COMP 270 | Tech Writing for Engineers (Fulfills 3 credits of DDC Written and Oral Communication) | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Prin: Macroeconomics (Fulfills 3 credits of DDC Social and Behavioral Analysis) | 3 |
| or ECON 202 | Prin: Microeconomics | |
| CRJ 200 | Intro to Criminal Justice (Fulfills 3 credits DDC Social and Behavioral Analysis) | 4 |
| PHIL 240 | Ethics | 3 |
| Select a two course sequence from the following: | 8 | |
| Intro Org and Environ Biology and Field Biology | ||
| General Chemistry IA and General Chemistry IIA | ||
| Physical Geology and Historical Geology | ||
| Introductory Physics I and Introductory Physics II | ||
| General Physics I and General Physics II | ||
| MATH 115 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 116 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 227 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| CIS 150 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| CIS 200 | Computer Science II | 4 |
| CIS 275 | Discrete Structures I | 4 |
| CIS 275 | Discrete Structures I | 4 |
| IMSE 317 | Eng Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| ACC 298 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
Dual Major in CSCI Core Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 310 | Computer Org and Assembly Lang | 4 |
| CIS 350 | Data Struc and Algorithm Anlys | 4 |
| CIS 375 | Software Engineering I | 4 |
| CIS 421 | Database Mgmt Systems | 4 |
| CIS 427 | Comp Networks and Dis Process | 4 |
| CIS 435 | Web Technology | 3 |
| CIS 450 | Operating Systems | 4 |
| CIS 479 | Intro to Artificial Intel | 3 |
| CIS 4951 | Design Seminar I | 2 |
| CIS 4952 | Design Seminar II | 2 |
| ENGR 400 | Appl Business Tech for Engr | 3 |
| or ENT 400 | Entrepreneurial Thinking&Behav | |
| OB 354 | Behavior in Organizations | 3 |
Concentration in Information Systems Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IMSE 3005 | Intro to Operations Research | 4 |
| CIS 425 | Information Systems | 4 |
| CIS 476 | Soft Arch & Design Patterns | 3 |
| Take one COURSE FROM the following: | ||
| CIS 296 | Java Programming | 3 |
| or CIS 297 | Intro to C Sharp | |
| or CIS 298 | Intro to Python | |
Select either the Digital Forensics Concentration OR the Cybersecurity and Privacy Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Forensics Concentration Courses | ||
| CIS 387 | Introduction to Digital Forensics | 4 |
| CIS 467 | Network and Mobile Forensics | 4 |
| CIS 447 | Intro Computr & Ntwrk Security | 3 |
| CRJ 468 | Criminology | 4 |
| CRJ 475 | Digital Evidence | 3 |
| CRJ 487 | Forensic Science | 4 |
| CRJ 409 | Intel & Homeland Security | 4 |
| or CRJ 474 | Cyber Crimes & Digital Evidence | |
| Cybersecurity And Privacy Concentration Courses | ||
| CIS 316 | Prac. Comp. Sec. | 3 |
| CIS 446 | Wireless & Mobi Comp Security | 3 |
| CIS 447 | Intro Computr & Ntwrk Security | 3 |
| CIS 4851 | Data Security and Privacy | 3 |
| CRJ 409 | Intel & Homeland Security | 4 |
| ECE 427 | Digi Content Protec | 4 |
| or CIS 449 | Intro to Software Security | |
| MATH 396 | Introduction to Cryptography | 3 |
CSCI Electives
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 6-8 credits from the following: 1 | 6-8 | |
| CIS 285 | Software Engineering Tools | 3 |
| CIS 316 | Prac. Comp. Sec. | 3 |
| CIS 376 | Software Engineering II | 4 |
| CIS 381 | Industrial Robots | 4 |
| CIS 387 | Introduction to Digital Forensics | 4 |
| CIS 411 | Introduction to Natural Language Processing | 3 |
| CIS 412 | Introduction to Quantum Computing | 3 |
| CIS 436 | Mobile App Des & Impl | 3 |
| CIS 437 | Advanced Networking | 3 |
| CIS 439 | Text Mining and Information Retrieval | 3 |
| CIS 446 | Wireless & Mobi Comp Security | 3 |
| CIS 447 | Intro Computr & Ntwrk Security | 3 |
| CIS 449 | Intro to Software Security | 3 |
| CIS 467 | Network and Mobile Forensics | 4 |
| CIS 482 | Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| CIS 483 | Deep Learning | 3 |
| CIS 487 | Computer Game Design & Implem | 3 |
| CIS 489 | Edge Computing | 3 |
| CIS 4851 | Data Security and Privacy | 3 |
| ENGR 399 | Experiential Honors Prof. Prac | 1 |
| ENGR 492 | Exper Honors Directed Research | 1 |
| ENGR 493 | Exper Hnrs Dir Dsgn | 1 |
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Select electives not used to fulfill the requirements of your concentration.