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Major in Information Security The security of computer networks and information systems is increasing in importance and demand. It is projected that organizations will hire more cyber-security professionals to take on essential leadership positions in information technology departments. This major prepares students in the areas of computer security, network security, cryptography, and information assurance.
CISC 130* Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving in the Sciences (4 credits) or CISC 131* Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving (4 credits) Note : CISC 131 is recommended for this major CISC 210 Information Security (4 credits) CISC 230* Object-Oriented Design and Programming (4 credits) CISC 310 Operating Systems (4 credits) CISC 320 Systems Analysis and Design I (4 credits) CISC 370 Computer Networking (4 credits) CISC 410 Information Security Analysis (4 credits) IDTH 220 Statistics I (4 credits) * Note : A grade of C- or above must be earned by majors in these courses.
Plus eight credits from the following: CISC 270 Web Development (4 credits) CISC 321 Systems Analysis and Design II (4 credits) CISC 325 E-Commerce Systems (4 credits)
Allied requirements COJO 100 Public Speaking (4 credits) or COJO 105 Communications in the Workplace (4 credits) MATH 128 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics (4 credits) or ENGR 230 Digital Design (4 credits)
Plus four credits from the following: MATH 109 Calculus with Review II (4 credits) MATH 111 Calculus for Business and Social Science (4 credits) MATH 113 Calculus I (4 credits)
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Computer and Information Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Computer and Information Sciences O’Shaughnessy Science Hall ( OSS) 402, (651) 962-5470 Computer and Information Sciences is part of the liberal arts curriculum at the University of St. Thomas. Computing is constantly evolving. There is a growing family of computing related disciplines that have joined the initial discipline of Computer Science. Recognizing these many areas within the broader discipline in computing, this department offers five majors: (1) Computer Science, (2) Information Systems, (3) Information Technology, (4) Information Security, and (5) Information and Decision Theory. In addition, a track within the Computer Science major is offered for those students who wish to complete a Master of Science degree in five years through the Graduate Programs in Software (GPS) degree. Each is described in detail on this web site under the Majors and Minors link above. These majors are concerned with the collection, organization, processing, storage, retrieval, communication, and use of information in today’s society. The emphasis is on the core of knowledge required to become an effective user of information; to design and implement system and application software; and to understand the concepts involved in areas such as database design, systems analysis, networking, security, artificial intelligence, statistics, and operations research. Program goals can be found on the department website: www.stthomas.edu/cisc. The department has arranged its program to prepare students to work in business, industry, education, and government as designers or users; or to pursue entrepreneurial interests in technologically supported areas; or to continue study in graduate school. Courses are arranged to encourage participation of students from other disciplines. The department encourages majors to obtain a minor in another field. Students interested in teacher licensure should see the various science and mathematics programs in the Department of Teacher Education section of this catalog. A dual degree program with Engineering is also available, which is described in the catalog section under School of Engineering. |
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Information Security Major
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