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 (or more depending on math placement)
Prerequisites. MAT 105 and MAT 141 are prerequisites for the required calculus sequence in this major.
Coordinator. Professor Sven Dietrich, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (212-393-6839, sdietrich@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 2015 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 2014-15 Undergraduate Bulletin.
Part One. Core Computer Science Courses
RequiredTotal Credit Hours: 33
Part Two. Required Math Courses
RequiredTotal Credit Hours: 9
Part Three. Electives
Category A. Computer Science Electives
Select one
| CSCI 362 | Databases and Data Mining | 3 |
| CSCI 376 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| CSCI 380 | Selected Topics in Computer Science | 3 |
| CSCI 404 | Internship in Management Information Systems | 3 |
Category B. Mathematics Electives
Select one
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 400 | Capstone Experience in Digital Forensics/Cybersecurity I | 3 |
| CSCI 401 | Capstone Experience in Digital Forensics/Cybersecurity II | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 6
Total Credit Hours: 57