Information Technology and Cybersecurity, BSITC (ITC-BSITC)

Program Description

This degree will give students the technical foundation to understand cyberspace and manage security related risks. Upon completion of the program, students will have a detailed understanding of the following areas:

Security vulnerabilities
Threats and attacks
Mitigation solutions for modern cyber networks
Network infrastructure and how to protect it
Web Development and Web Systems

We pride ourselves on having well-equipped educational laboratories, excellent faculty, small class sizes, opportunities for undergraduate participation in funded research projects, and a flexible program for working professionals. You will have the opportunity to truly reach your fullest potential here.

Overview

The Computer Science and Engineering Department (CSE) is nationally recognized for its high quality of education and research. Our energetic, innovative and multidisciplinary faculty is committed to excellence in teaching and innovative research programs at the leading edge of computer science and engineering. We have long standing collaborations with vibrant local, state, and national computer industries including Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

Come and explore the small campus atmosphere, where you can feel the sense of community, diversity and intellectual vigor.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the BSIT Cybersecurity major, students must complete 24 or more semester hours of college-level coursework with a 2.25 GPA or higher, and complete the following courses:

ENG 1100 (or any WSU Core First-Year Writing Course) with a C or higher
CS 1180 or CS 1160 or CEG 2170 (introductory programming) with a C or higher
CEG 2350 with a C or higher
MTH 2240 , MTH 2280 , MTH 2300, MTH 2570, CS 2200 , OR EGR 1010 with a C or higher

Learning Objectives

Student in the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Cybersecurity will learn:

An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program’s student outcomes and to the discipline
An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution
An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs
An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal
An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society
Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development
An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice
An ability to use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies of human computer interaction, information management, programming, networking, and web systems and technologies
An ability to identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation, and administration of computer-based systems
An ability to effectively integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment
An understanding of best practices and standards and their application
An ability to assist in the creation of an effective project plan

Learning Outcomes

Student who complete the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Cybersecurity will have:

An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program’s student outcomes and to the discipline
An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution
An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs
An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal
An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society
Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development
An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice
An ability to use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies of human computer interaction, information management, programming, networking, and web systems and technologies
An ability to identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation, and administration of computer-based systems
An ability to effectively integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment
An understanding of best practices and standards and their application
An ability to assist in the creation of an effective project plan

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Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 36 Credit hours

As a part of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Wright State University, all students must complete the Wright State Core, a general education curriculum. Most programs require 36 hours in the Core, some programs may require additional hours.

Specific Core classes in some of the Elements may be required by some majors. When this occurs, the specific Core courses required will be listed below. In Elements where a specific course is not required, students can choose any course from the Wright State Core Program Requirements.

First-Year Seminar: 3 Credit Hours

All students must successfully complete a First-Year Seminar during their first year. Transfer students who transfer 24 or more credit hours (post high school graduation) are exempt from this requirement and will need to satisfy three additional credit hours in the Additional Core Courses category.

Element A - English Composition: 6 Credit Hours

All students must successfully complete ENG 1100. Based on Writing Placement level, some students may be required to enroll in a corequisite course.

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
EGR 3350 - Technical Communications for Engineers and Computer Scientists Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
ENG 2140 - Research, Technical Writing and Presentation for Scientists and Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3

Element B - Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic: 3 Credit Hours

Select one from:

MTH 2240 - Applied Calculus Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2280 - Business Calculus Credit Hour(s): 4
CS 2200 - Discrete Structures and Their Algorithms Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2570 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing Credit Hour(s): 4
EGR 1010 - Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applications Credit Hour(s): 4

Additional Core Requirements

Within the 36 credit hours of the Wright State Core students must successfully complete the following:

· One Global Inquiry (GI) course

· Two Inclusive Excellence (IE) courses

· One to two Integrated Writing (IW) courses. To meet degree requirements all students must complete a minimum of 3 IW courses by choosing either (a) 1 in the Core and 2 in the major or (b) 2 in the Core and 1 in the major. Students should check their major program requirements for courses that fulfill Integrated Writing.

Students who do not make choices within the 36 required hours of the Core to fulfill the GI, IE, and IW requirements will take additional Core hours beyond the minimum of 36.

CS 1000 - Technology and Society Credit Hour(s): 3
Additional Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Element C - Arts and Humanities: 6 Credit Hours

Element D - Social Sciences: 6 Credit Hours

Element E - Natural Sciences: 7 Credit Hours

CS 1150 - Introduction to Computer Science Credit Hour(s): 4
Additional Course Credit Hour(s):4

Additional Core Courses: 5 Credit Hours

Students will select up to 5 additional credit hours from Elements A-E from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements to reach the 36 minimum hours required in the Core. Unless specified by the student’s major, these are selected by the student. When a major has required courses in this area, the specific Core course(s) required will be listed below.

STT 1600 - Statistical Concepts Credit Hour(s): 4
OR
STT 2640 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hour(s): 4
Additional Course Credit Hour(s):3

II. Computer Science and Engineering Core Courses: 41 Credit Hours

A. Required Computer Science Courses

CS 1180 - Computer Science I Credit Hour(s): 4 OR
CS 1160 - Introduction to Computer Programming Credit Hour(s): 4 OR
CEG 2170 - Introduction to C Programming for Scientists and Engineers Credit Hour(s): 4
CS 2800 - Web Development I Credit Hour(s): 3
CS 3170 - Mobile Application Development Credit Hour(s): 3
CS 3700 - Introduction to Databases & Modeling Credit Hour(s): 3

B. Required Computer Engineering Courses

CEG 2350 - Operating System Concepts and Usage Credit Hour(s): 4
CEG 2400 - Introduction to PC Networking Credit Hour(s): 3
CEG 2410 - System Administration Credit Hour(s): 3
CEG 3400 - Introduction to Cyber Security Credit Hour(s): 3
CEG 3410 - Introduction to Digital Forensics Credit Hour(s): 3
CEG 4424 - Security Attacks and Defenses Credit Hour(s): 3
CEG 4430 - Cyber Network Security Credit Hour(s): 3
CEG 4980 - Team Projects I Credit Hour(s): 3
CEG 4981 - Team Projects II Credit Hour(s): 3

III. Computer Science and Engineering Elective Courses: 18 Credit Hours

Choose CS 1181 or CS or CEG 2000, 3000 or 4000 level technical electives. At least 6 hours must be at the 4000 level.

IV. General Electives: 21 Credit Hours

Electives may be from any area of study approved by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

Total: 120 Credit Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

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