The Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Computer Science and Similarly Named Computing Programs, Program Criteria. The major in Computer Science prepares a student for employment in business, industry, government, academia and for further study in computer science or a cognate field through course offerings in areas such as Programming, Computer Logic and Organization, Networking, Cybersecurity, Database Design, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics and Robotics. The program offers a minor in Robotics and Embodied Intelligence, a minor in Bio informatics and bio fabrication, a concentration in Cybersecurity for CS majors, and a Cybersecurity minor for all majors at the University.
Double Major in Mathematics and Computer Science: To be eligible to pursue a double major in mathematics and computer science, a student must have completed a minimum of sixty (60) semester hours of course work with a minimum 2.500 cumulative GPA. As a minimum, the course work must include CS160, CS170, M158, M168, and M215. The student must have a “B” average (3.000) in all mathematics and computer science courses that have been taken. (More Info)
Minors/Concentrations: The Computer Science Program offers the following minors and concentrations:
- Minor in Computer Science
- Minor in Robotics and Embodied Intelligence
- Minor in Biocomputing and Bioinformatics
- Double Major (Mathematics and Computer Science)
- Concentration in Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity for All Minor
The Minor in Computer Science: is designed to allow other majors to complete selected courses (24 to 26 credit hours with a minimum of “C” grade) in mathematics and computer science to gain a broad understanding of Computer Science.
The Robotics and Embodied Intelligence Minor : This program offers possibility to the Computer Science majors to organize their knowledge around the notion of Robotics and Embodied Intelligence. It widens the possibilities for job application for computer science majors in emerging job areas such as classical robotics, flying and other drones, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and biology based robots. Students need to complete selected courses (18 credit hours with a minimum of “C” grade) for this minor. (More Info)
The Biocomputing and Bioinformatics Minor: This program offers possibility to the Computer Science majors to organize their knowledge around the notion of Biocomputing and Bioinformatics. It widens the possibilities for job application for computer science majors in emerging job areas such as bioinformatics and genetic engineering. Students need to complete selected courses (18 credi thours with a minimum of “C” grade) for this minor.
The Cybersecurity for All Minor: This program is designed to introduce all majors at the University to the important field of Cybersecurity. Students in this minor can be from any disciplines at the university and are required to complete selected courses (18 hours with a minimum of “C” grade) for this minor. These courses include hands-on and virtual laboratory experiences. Students completing this concentration may have better career opportunities.
BS in Computer Science with Concentration in Cybersecurity:The BS in Computer Science with Cybersecurity Concentration is a part of our BS in Computer Science Program. The PoS for the BS in Computer Science with Cybersecurity Concentration is designed to provide the students with a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles, as well as practical hands-on experience. Successful students would have the tools to become cybersecurity/information assurance professionals. Students in this PoS are required to complete 125 credit hours of course work that includes all required courses in the BS in Computer Science Curriculum and 17 credit hours of cybersecurity courses (6 courses).
The PoS curriculum contains 70 semester hours of fundamental and advanced Computing and Cybersecurity topics, 32 semester hours of Mathematics and Sciences, and 23 hours of English, Arts, Humanities, and others. All upper-level courses incorporate current up-to-date material within the class, and our faculty members’ research interests such as security, robotics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and intelligent systems. This concentration contributes to the mission of the Department, College, and University as it provides education and skills to students, faculty, and staff to live productively in a dynamic, global society.
The PoS provides the graduates with the knowledge and skills on (a) the origins, nature, and current issues in cybersecurity and its related activities using precise terminology, (b) a range of cybersecurity concepts to mitigate risks in cybersecurity operations, (c) solutions for networking and security problems, balancing business concerns, technical issues, and security, (d) effectively communicating technical information verbally, in writing, and in presentations, (e ) the use of appropriate resources to stay abreast of the latest industry tools and techniques analyzing the impact on existing systems and applying to future situations; and (d) the concepts of confidentiality, availability, and integrity in Information Assurance, including physical, software, devices, policies and people.The concentration in Cybersecurity received the NSA-DHS Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defender Education (CAE-CDE) in 2019 for 5 years (2019-2024) - (More Info)
Computer Science Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes