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 (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 4 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) 2 | 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, 3 | 4 |
| MATH 1430 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2395 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH (Advanced) | 3 | |
| Science (In addition to Component Area III) 2 | 8 | |
| STAT 3379 | Statistical Methods in Practice | 3 |
| 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 4, 5 | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- 1
MATH 1420 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics), one semester credit hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option), and the Degree Specific Requirement.
- 2
The Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) is satisfied by eight semester credit hours of science. An additional eight semester credit hours of science satisfies the Science component of the Degree Specific Requirement.
- 3
Students who are not eligible for enrollment in MATH 1420 will have additional mathematics requirements.
- 4
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.
- 5
The following minors cannot be paired with this degree program: COSC: Computer Sciences (CS) and COSC: Information Systems (IS).
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.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area III1 | 4 | Component Area III1 | 4 |
| COSC 1436 | 4 | COSC 1437 | 4 |
| ENGL 13012 | 3 | ENGL 13022 | 3 |
| MATH 14203, 4 | 4 | MATH 1430 | 4 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IV | 3 | Component Area V | 3 |
| Component Area VIII | 3 | COSC 2347 | 3 |
| COSC 2329 | 3 | COSC 3318 | 3 |
| HSTY 13015 | 3 | HSTY 13025 | 3 |
| POLS 23056 | 3 | POLS 23066 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Advanced General Electives | 3 | Component Area IX | 3 |
| COSC 3319 | 3 | COSC 3327 | 3 |
| DFSC 1316 | 3 | DFSC 2316 | 3 |
| DSR: Science1 | 4 | DSR: Science1 | 4 |
| MATH 2395 | 3 | STAT 3379 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Advanced General Electives | 3 | Advanced General Electives | 3 |
| COSC 4318 | 3 | COSC 4149 | 1 |
| DFSC 3316 | 3 | COSC 4319 | 3 |
| DFSC Advanced Electives | 3 | COSC 4349 | 3 |
| MATH (Advanced) | 3 | DFSC 4317 | 3 |
| 15 | 13 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
- 1
The Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) is satisfied by eight semester credit hours of science. An additional eight semester credit hours of science satisfies the Science component of the Degree Specific Requirement.
- 2
Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communication).
- 3
Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics), one semester credit hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option), and the Degree Specific Requirement.
- 4
Students who are not eligible for enrollment in MATH 1420 will have additional mathematics requirements.
- 5
Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).
- 6
Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
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.
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.
The following minors cannot be paired with this degree program: COSC: Computer Sciences (CS) and COSC: Information Systems (IS).
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The BS in Computing Science (Information Assurance, IA) is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Solving complex technology-related problems.
- Applying theoretical principles to the software engineering process.
- Technical communication.
- System and network defense.
