- Statistics: Mathematics 307 or Engineering 222 (3 hours)
- Natural Sciences: One 2-semester laboratory science sequence chosen from: Biology 121, 122; Chemistry 121/123 or 125, 122/124; Physics 103/183, 104/184 (8 hours)
- Humanities and Fine Arts: Computer Science 385* and one approved fine arts course (6 hours)
- Cultures and Civilizations: Option A: Western Humanities I and II and Non-Western Cultures and Civilizations OR Option B: World Civilization I, II, III (9 hours total)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences: Criminal Justice 110* and one additional approved behavioral or social science course (6 hours)
Major and Related Courses
- Computer Science core courses: Computer Science 150, 160, 251, 261, 305, 306, 312, 335, 351, 385#, 450, 460, 490r or 495r
- Information Security core courses: Computer Science 375, 415, 426, 444, 462
- 6 hours of Computer Science electives chosen from: Computer Science 431, 440, 454, 461, 472, 484
- Criminal Justice 110#, Legal Assistant Studies 170
- Mathematics 151/152#, 161/162, 212, 303, 307 or Engineering 222
- One additional 1-semester laboratory science course chosen from: Biology 121, 122; Chemistry 121/123 or 125, 122/124; Geology 111/181, 112/182; Physics 230/280, 231/281, 232/282 (4 hours)
- All majors must attain a minimum grade of C in all computer science core courses as a condition for graduation.
- 2.0 average required in all computer science courses excluding 110 and 111.
- Minimum of 39 hours of 300 and 400 level courses.
- Electives to complete 120 hours.
- See additional requirements.
*Also satisfies requirements in the
major.
#Also satisfies general education requirements.
2313 - Computer Science: Computer Engineering (B.S.)
- General Education (see list of approved courses)
- Rhetoric and Composition: Two approved courses in rhetoric and composition (6 hours)
- Mathematics: Mathematics 151/152* (4 hours)
- Statistics: Engineering 222* (3 hours)
- Natural Sciences: Chemistry 121/123 or 125 and Physics 231/281 (8 hours)
- Humanities and Fine Arts: Computer Science 385* and one approved fine arts course (6 hours)
- Cultures and Civilizations: One approved Non-Western Cultures and Civilizations course (3 hours)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences: Two approved behavioral or social science courses (6 hours)
Major and Related Courses
- Computer Science core courses: CPSC 150, 160, 312, 351, 385#
- Computer Engineering core courses: CPEN 251, 261, 305, 306, 451, 460, 475, 490
- Technical electives: 9 hours of ENEE, CPSC and/or CPEN courses at the 300- or 400-level
- Engineering core courses: ENGR 103, 104, 113, 222#, 270/271, and 305
- Electrical Engineering core courses: ENEE 272/273, 325, 371/372, 377/378
- Chemistry 121/123# or 125
- Mathematics 151/152#, 161/162, 212, 245, 255, 303
- Physics 231/281#
- All majors must attain a minimum grade of C in all engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and computer engineering core courses as a condition for graduation.
- 2.0 average required in all major and related mathematics, engineering, electrical engineering, computer science and computer engineering courses.
- Minimum of 39 hours of 300 and 400 level courses.
- 128 total hours required.
- See additional requirements.
*Also satisfies requirements in the
major.
#Also satisfies general education requirements.
Undergraduate Certificate Programs
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering offers two undergraduate certificate programs intended to provide interested individuals with information security knowledge and skills they can use to enhance their work in industry and government.
0600 - Certificate in Information Systems Security
Admission Requirements
Knowledge of mathematics and programming is required as demonstrated by the satisfactory completion of MATH 151/152 and CPSC 150 with minimum grades of C. Individuals will be admitted to the Certificate in Information Systems Security if they meet the admission requirements of the University as stated in the Undergraduate Catalog. Students will be required to meet any prerequisite requirements of the courses. To satisfy prerequisite requirements, additional course work may be required.
Course Requirements
| CRMJ 110 | Introduction to the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| CPSC 160 | Data Structures and Program Design | 3 |
| CPSC 375 | Principles of Information Security and Assurance | 3 |
| CPSC 426 | Computer Networks | 3 |
| CPSC 415 | Biometrics and Cryptography | 3 |
| CPSC 444 | Computer Network Security | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 |
0602 - Certificate in Advanced Information Systems Security
Admission Requirements
Individuals will be admitted to the Certificate in Advanced Information Systems Security if they meet the admission requirements of the University as stated in the Undergraduate Catalog and have a Certificate in Information Systems Security. Students will be required to meet any prerequisite requirements of the courses. To satisfy prerequisite requirements, additional course work may be required.
Course Requirements
| CPSC 461 | System Vulnerability Analysis and Auditing | 3 |
| CPSC 462 | Database Security and Auditing | 3 |
| CPSC 484 | Computer Crime Investigation | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 |
4538 - COMPUTER SCIENCE MINOR
23 hours in computer science including 150, 160, 251, 261, 312; one 400-level computer science course; one additional 300-400 level computer science course. At least two 300-400 level courses must be taken at this institution.
Minimum 2.0 grade point average in the minor.
COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES (CPSC)
110 Introduction to Computing (3)
Overview of the development of the electronic computer, its technology, capabilities, and limitations. Ethical and social issues are considered, as well as the role of computers in society. Introduction to the use of a range of useful microcomputer hardware and software. Extensive laboratory experience. Credit not allowed in both Computer Science 102 and 110. Prerequisites: UTC Placement Level 20 or Mathematics 106 with a grade of C or better.
