An introduction to the foundations of Computer Science that incorporates the study of computer architecture, data representation, organization and storage, algorithm development and structured programming using C++ as a design tool.

A continuation of COS 108 with an extensive study of the manipulation of arrays, strings, record structure and files. A brief introduction to Object Oriented Programming is provided.

This courses deals with principles and practices in networking. It will involve an overview of networking and computer components employed in transmission of data in local and wide area networks. The basics of networking media, devices, protocols, layered communications models and network addressing are some of the topics to be covered. Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3

Overview of computer/based information systems, major models, applications and functions from a component perspective. Learn to describe physical and logical aspects of systems. Learn to present related material with intermediate HTML.

This course focuses on the growing threats to wireless devices, networks and services delivered over the mobile infrastructure. This course provides an exploration into the unique challenges facing mobile security while comparing and contrasting it with what has been learned from computer and network security. This course provides a conceptual overview of the security principles incorporated in the design of generations of mobile networks, and platform models of the mobile devices.

Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3

This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information asset, determining the levels of protection and response to security incidents, designing a consistent, reasonable information security system with appropriate intrusion detection and reporting features, and learning the principles of trusted computing bases (TCB).

 

This course provides a comprehensive foundation in the principles and practices of cryptography. This course covers the essential concepts, techniques, and applications of cryptographic methods to secure information in the digital age.
Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3

A study of computer systems design and development techniques. Includes the systems development cycle, requirements determination and analysis, specification development , Object-oriented (OOD) methods, system validation and verification, quality assurance and implementation.

A detailed study of the organization and structuring of a computer system. Topics include logical basis of computer structure, machine language, number systems, the mechanics of data transfer and control, and recent advances in computer organization.

An overview of the concepts and theories that underlie operating systems including: process and memory management strategies, file systems and protection, scheduling algorithms, multi/program­ming, distributed systems, and virtual memory.

Introduces mathematical topics needed in the study of Computer Science including logic, set theory, matrices, induction and recursion, discrete probability, relations, Graphs, Trees, etc..

This course provides a bottom up approach to the concepts of cloud landscape, architectural principles, techniques, design configurations and real-world best practices related to Cloud: service providers, consumers, and services. The course will define and delineate Cloud security architecture and explore the guiding security design principles, design patterns, industry standards, applied technologies and addressing regulatory compliance requirements critical to design, implement, deliver and manage secure cloud based services.

This course focuses on the managerial aspects of information security and assurances. Topics covered include access control models, information security governance, and information security program assessment and metrics. Coverage on the foundational and technical components of information security are included to reinforce key concepts. The course includes up-to-date information on changes in the field, such as national and international laws and international standards like the ISO 27000 series.

This course will deal with an exciting area of computer forensics, crimes, law and investigations. Date are collected from cell phones, mobile devices documents, e-mail, etc., and evidence is collected by using various forensics tools. The pretrial and courtroom experiences of a computer forensics investigator will also be discussed.

This course is an introduction to data warehouse design,modeling and data mining. It provides students with an understanding of the industry standard data mining methodologies, and with the ability of solving problems with it.

Detailed study of major database concepts and dominant models. Focus on hierarchical, relational, and object—relational systems as they are implemented in current DBMS. Student teams design and build a DBMS.

This course will focus on issues related to the design, testing, review and implementation of secure applications. Emphasis will be placed on writing software programs that make it difficult for intruders to exploit security holes.

Introduces various topics related to the field of Artificial Intelligence including but not limited to logic, knowledge representation, expert systems, natural language processing, AI related problems, and AI languages.

This course focus is on in-depth methodologies, techniques, and tools used to identify vulnerabilities, exploit, and assess security risk to networks, operating systems, and applications. This course will allow the student to ethically think and work like a successful ethical penetration tester.

This course provides the basics of cryptography and how it is used for Information Security.

This course will focus on issues related to the design and implementation of secure data stores. Emphasis will be placed on multilevel security in database systems; covert channels; and security measures for relational and object-oriented database systems.

This course introduces students to the fundamental techniques used in implementing secure network communication and gives them an understanding of common threats and attacks, as well as some practical experience in attacking and defending networked systems.

The Capstone Project provides an opportunity for students close to graduating to participate at a high-level of inquiry-based and practice-centered learning focusing on their area of specialization. These projects aim to bridge theory and practice and are aimed to have an impact on the professional life of students after graduation.