2014-2015 Undergraduate Bulletin

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Computer Science and Information Security, Bachelor of Science

The major in Computer Science and Information Security offers the computing, quantitative and analytical expertise public and private organizations need to advance the practice of digital forensics and cybersecurity. The program provides the broad background in computing that is needed to thwart the abuse and misuse of computers, data networks, information systems and information infrastructures, in the environment of ever advancing digital technology. The courses in the Computer Science and Information Security major prepare students for direct entry into the profession as well as entry into graduate and professional programs that rely on computing and quantitative methods, especially in areas related to digital forensics and cybersecurity.

Learning Outcomes. Students will:

  • Use and critically evaluate the variety of theoretical approaches that are relevant to Computer Science and Information Security.
  • Use and critically evaluate the variety of practical/hands-on/research approaches that are relevant to Computer Science and Information Security.
  • Analyze the quality of the programs in Computer Science and Information Security.
  • Communicate effectively through integrating theory, research and policy in written reports and presentations.
  • Understand the ethical considerations and statutory requirements computer professionals encounter as care takers of sensitive data and designers and developers of systems that can impact the well-being of individuals and organizations.

Credits required. 57

Coordinator. Professor Spiros Bakiras, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (212-484-1181, sbakiras@jjay.cuny.edu)

Advisors. Peter Shenkin (212.237.8925, pshenkin@jjay.cuny.edu), Michael Puls (212.484.1178, mpuls@jjay.cuny.edu), Hunter Johnson (212.237.8846, hujohnson@jjay.cuny.edu), Eric Polanco (212.237.8844, epolanco@jjay.cuny.edu), Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

Additional information. Students who enrolled for the first time at the College or changed to this major in September 2014 or thereafter must complete the major in the form presented here. Students who enrolled prior to that date may choose the form shown here or the earlier version of the major. A copy of the earlier version may be obtained in the 2013-14 Undergraduate Bulletin at http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/college-bulletins.

Part One. Core Computer Science Courses

Required

CSCI 271Introduction to Computing and Programming

3
CSCI 272Object-Oriented Programming

3
CSCI 274Computer Architecture

3
CSCI 360Cryptography and Cryptanalysis

3
CSCI 373Advanced Data Structures

3
CSCI 374Programming Languages

3
CSCI 375Operating Systems

3
CSCI 377Computer Algorithms

3
CSCI 379Computer Networking

3
CSCI 411Computer Security and Forensics

3
CSCI 412Network Security & Forensics

3

Total Credit Hours: 33

Part Two. Required Math Courses

Required

MAT 204Discrete Structures

3
MAT 241Calculus I

3
MAT 301Probability and Mathematical Statistics I

3

Total Credit Hours: 9

Part Three. Electives

Category A. Computer Science Electives

Select one

CSCI 362Databases and Data Mining

3
CSCI 376Artificial Intelligence

3
CSCI 480Selected Topics in Computer Science

3

Category B. Mathematics Electives

Select one

MAT 242Calculus II

3
MAT 310Linear Algebra

3
MAT 351Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations

3
MAT 371Numerical Analysis

3
MAT 380Selected Topics in Mathematics

3

Total Credit Hours: 6

Part Four. Ethics

Required

PHI 3XX
Ethics and Information Technology

3

Total Credit Hours: 3

Part Five. Capstone Courses

Required

CSCI 400Quantitative Problems in Criminal Justice

3
CSCI 404Internship in Management Information Systems

3

Total Credit Hours: 6

Total Credit Hours: 57