Bachelor of Science, Major in Computing Science (Information Assurance, IA)
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| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Computing Science (Information Assurance, IA) | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communications) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 4 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 1 | 3 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| MATH 1420 | Calculus I 1, 2 | 4 |
| MATH 1430 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2395 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| Math (Advanced) | 3 | |
| STAT 3379 | Statistical Methods in Practice | 3 |
| Science (In addition to Component Area III) | 8 | |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| COSC 1436 | Programming Fundamentals I | 4 |
| COSC 1437 | Programming Fundamentals II | 4 |
| COSC 2329 | Computer Organization & Machine Language | 3 |
| COSC 3318 | Data Base Management Systems | 3 |
| COSC 3319 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| COSC 4318 | Advanced Language Concepts | 3 |
| COSC 4319 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| COSC 4349 | Professionalism and Ethics | 3 |
| Major: Concentration (Information Assurance, 22 hours) | ||
| COSC 2347 | Special Topics/Programming | 3 |
| COSC 3327 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| COSC 4149 | Seminar in Computer Science | 1 |
| DFSC 1316 | Digital Forensics & Information Assurance Fundamentals I | 3 |
| DFSC 2316 | Digital Forensics & Information Assurance Fundamentals II | 3 |
| DFSC 3316 | Cryptography and Network Security | 3 |
| DFSC 4317 | Information Security | 3 |
| Major: Prescribed Electives | ||
| DFSC Advanced Electives | 3 | |
| Electives: Advanced General | ||
| Advanced General Electives | 9 | |
| Minor: Not Required 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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MATH 1420 satisfies the Core Currciulum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics), one semester credit hour of Component Area IX (Component Area Option), and the Degree Specific requirements.
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Students who are not eligible for enrollment in MATH 1420 will have additional mathematics requirements.
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A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credit hours may be needed above the degree program's stated total semester credit hours.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
The minimum number of credit hours required for a baccalaureate degree is 120. The minimum number of advanced credit hours for a baccalaureate degree is 42. Students may take free elective courses beyond the hours identified in the recommended 4-year plan to meet the overall credit hour and advanced credit hour requirements.
