UTC InfoSec Center
Academic Offerings
The University of Tennessee at chattanooga offers a variety of academic training programs in information security and assurance geared to meet the needs of those individuals seeking to become information security professionals. Each individual security program combines theory and practice to enable the student to gain the necessary knowledge to compete in the information security field. Currently the following programs are offered:
· B.S. Computer Science with ISA concentrations |
· M.S. Computer Science with ISA concentrations |
· Undergraduate Certificate Programs |
· Apply |
B.S. Computer Science with ISA concentrations
This degree program is for the individual seeking a 4-year degree in computer science with a concentration in information security and assurance. It is designed for new and transfer students.
The details of this degree program can be found at the UTC catalog.
M.S. Computer Science with ISA concentrations
This degree program is for the individual seeking an advanced degree in computer science with a concentration in information security and assurance.
This degree and concentration will not appear in the catalog until the 2008-2009 catalog. Anyone seeking to work on this degree program prior to that time should following the following approved curriculum.
Information Security and Assurance Concentration (Project option)
Core Courses
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
|
CPSC 510 |
Computer Programming Languages |
3 |
|
CPSC 526* |
Client Server Systems |
3 |
|
CPSC 532 |
Advanced Topics in Software System |
3 |
|
CPSC 533 |
Advanced Computer Architecture |
3 |
|
CPSC 550 |
Design and Analysis of Computer Algorithms |
3 |
Specialty Courses 12
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
|
CPSC 526* |
Client Server Systems (both core and specialty course) |
3 |
|
CPSC 544 |
Computer Network Security |
3 |
|
CPSC 548 |
Computer Forensics |
3 |
|
Plus at least 6 hours chosen from: |
||
|
CPSC 415 |
Biometrics and Cryptography |
3 |
|
CPSC 431 |
Information Security Management |
3 |
|
CPSC 461 |
Vulnerability Analysis and Auditing |
3 |
|
CPSC 462 |
Data Security and Auditing |
3 |
|
CPSC 472 |
Internet Security Protocol |
3 |
|
CPSC 540 |
Design of Distributed Systems |
3 |
* CPSC 526 is both a core and a specialty course. This requires 15 credit hours of specialty courses under the project option.
Unrestricted Electives 6
Courses related to the student?s degree objectives may be chosen from the Computer Science Electives or from an area(s) other than computer science in consultation with the adviser and Graduate Coordinator.
Project
|
CPSC 590 |
Project |
3 |
Total 36
Information Security and Assurance Concentration (Thesis option)
Core Courses
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
|
CPSC 510 |
Computer Programming Languages |
3 |
|
CPSC 526* |
Client Server Systems |
3 |
|
CPSC 532 |
Advanced Topics in Software System |
3 |
|
CPSC 533 |
Advanced Computer Architecture |
3 |
|
CPSC 550 |
Design and Analysis of Computer Algorithms |
3 |
Specialty Courses 12
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
|
CPSC 526* |
Client Server Systems (both core and specialty course) |
3 |
|
CPSC 544 |
Computer Network Security |
3 |
|
CPSC 548 |
Computer Forensics |
3 |
|
Plus at least 3 hours chosen from: |
||
|
CPSC 415 |
Biometrics and Cryptography |
3 |
|
CPSC 431 |
Information Security Management |
3 |
|
CPSC 461 |
Vulnerability Analysis and Auditing |
3 |
|
CPSC 462 |
Data Security and Auditing |
3 |
|
CPSC 472 |
Internet Security Protocol |
3 |
|
CPSC 540 |
Design of Distributed Systems |
3 |
* CPSC 526 is both a core and a specialty course. This requires 15 credit hours of specialty courses under the project option.
Unrestricted Electives 6
Courses related to the student?s degree objectives may be chosen from the Computer Science Electives or from an area(s) other than computer science in consultation with the adviser and Graduate Coordinator.
Project
|
CPSC 590 |
Project |
3 |
Total 36
Unrestricted Elective 3
A course(s) related to the student?s degree objectives may be chosen from the Computer Science Electives or from an area other than computer science in consultation with the adviser and Graduate Coordinator.
Thesis 6
|
CPSC 599r |
Thesis |
6 |
Total 33
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.
Certificate in Information Systems Security
Admission Requirements
Knowledge of Math and Programming is required as demonstrated by the satisfactory completion of Math 151/152 and CPSC 150, with a minimum grade of C or their equivalents. 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, and have satisfied all prerequisite courses assigned by the Computer Science Coordinator.
Course Requirements
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
|
CRMJ 110 |
Introduction to the Criminal Justice System |
3 |
|
CPSC 160 |
Data Structures and Problem Solving |
3 |
|
CPSC 375 |
Principle 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
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, have a Certificate in Information Systems Security, and have satisfied all prerequisite courses assigned by the Computer Science Coordinator.
Course Requirements
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
|
CRMJ 484 |
Computer Crime Investigations |
3 |
|
CPSC 462 |
Database Security and Auditing |
3 |
|
COSC 461 |
System Vulnerability Analysis and Auditing |
3 |
Total hours 9
