Networking and Security Requirements

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Total Required Hours (128)

This track focuses on concepts and skills related to design and management of computer networks. Courses include computer architecture, data communications, local area networks, inter-intra networking, and network security.

Specific General Studies Requirement (3)

  • MATH 155 Discrete Structures (3)

Core Requirements-------------------------------(43)

      Core CIS Requirements--------------------------------------------------------(33)

  • MATH 100 Freshman Seminar (1)
  • CIS 102 Microcomputer Applications (3)
  • CIS 104 Introduction to Computer and Information Sciences (3)
  • CIS 211 Computer Language Concepts (4)
  • CIS 234 Introduction to Networking (3)
  • CIS 314 Advanced Computer Language Concepts (4)
  • CIS 321 Data and File Structures (4)
  • CIS 386 Computer Organization (4)
  • CIS 388 Database Management Systems (4)
  • CIS 390 Operating Systems (3)

        Core Mathematics Requirements---------------------------------------(10)

  • MATH 205 Calculus with Applications (4)
  • MATH 254 Discrete Mathematics (3)
  • MATH 314 Statistics (3)

Concentration Requirement(35)

Required CIS Courses (23)

  • CIS 287 System Analysis and Design (3)
  • CIS 395 Cryptography and Computer Security (3)
  • ENGR 305 Logic Design and Lab (4)
  • CIS 419 Data Communication and Computer Networks (3)
  • CIS 421 Computer Architecture (3)
  • CIS 423 Server Operating Systems and System Programming (3)
  • CIS 486 Network Security (4)

Required Electives (12)

  • Any CIS courses numbered CIS 300 or above.
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