BS Degree in Cybersecuritysource 1

180 units needed for graduation.

CS Courses

Fundamentals of Computer and Information Security
CS 102: Fundamentals of Computer and Information Security
This course introduces fundamental concepts, terminologies, principles, methods, and scenarios of computer and information security.
CS 102 (4)
Computer Science I
CS 210: Computer Science I
Basic concepts and practices of computer science. Topics include algorithmic problem solving, levels of abstraction, object-oriented design and programming, software organization, analysis of algorithm and data structures.
CS 210 (4)intro
Computer Science II
CS 211: Computer Science II
Basic concepts and practices of computer science. Topics include algorithmic problem solving, levels of abstraction, object-oriented design and programming, software organization, analysis of algorithm and data structures.
CS 211 (4)intro
Computer Science III
CS 212: Computer Science III
Basic concepts and practices of computer science. Topics include algorithmic problem solving, levels of abstraction, object-oriented design and programming, software organization, analysis of algorithm and data structures.
CS 212 (4)intro
Intermediate Data Structures
CS 313: Intermediate Data Structures
Design and analysis of data structures as means of engineering efficient software; attention to data abstraction and encapsulation. Lists, trees, heaps, stacks, queues, dictionaries, priority queues.
CS 313 (4)algs
Computer Organization
CS 314: Computer Organization
Introduction to computer organization and instruction-set architecture -- digital logic design, binary arithmetic, design of central processing unit and memory, machine-level programming.
CS 314 (4)sys
Intermediate Algorithms
CS 315: Intermediate Algorithms
Algorithm design, worst-case and average-behavior analysis, correctness, computational complexity.
CS 315 (4)algs
C/C++ and Unix
CS 330: C/C++ and Unix
Practical software design and programming activities in a C/C++ and Unix environment, with emphasis on the details of C/C++ and good programming style and practices.
CS 330 (4)sys
System and Security Administration Lab
CS 332: System and Security Administration Lab
CS 332 (4)sys
Applied Cryptography
CS 333: Applied Cryptography
This course provides a systematic study of cryptography and its application. It covers cryptographic algorithms, including symmetric-key cryptography, public-key cryptography, cryptanalysis, cryptographic hash functions, and their usage toward message authentication codes, digital signatures, key management and distribution, and user authentication protocols.
CS 333 (4)sys
4 units from

Research: [Topic]
CS 401: Research: [Topic]
Repeatable.
CS 401 (1-16)special
Internship: [Topic]
CS 404: Internship: [Topic]
Repeatable.
CS 404 (1-4)special
Practicum: [Topic]
CS 406: Practicum: [Topic]
Supervised consulting. Students provide learning assistance in computer science courses. Repeatable for a maximum of 4 credits.
CS 406 (1-2)special
Operating Systems
CS 415: Operating Systems
Principles of operating system design. Process and memory management, concurrency, scheduling, input-output and file systems, security.
CS 415 (4)sys
Software Methodology I
CS 422: Software Methodology I
Technical and nontechnical aspects of software development, including specification, planning, design, development, management and maintenance of software projects. Student teams complete projects.
CS 422 (4)softeng
Principles of Programming Languages
CS 425: Principles of Programming Languages
Syntax and semantics. Scope rules, environments, stores, denoted and expressed values, procedures, and parameters. Definitional interpreters. Types, overloading, parametric polymorphism, and inheritance. Varieties of abstraction.
CS 425 (4)pls
Introduction to Networks
CS 432: Introduction to Networks
Principles of computer network design. Link technologies, packet switching, routing, inter-networking, reliability. Internet protocols. Programming assignments focus on protocol design.
CS 432 (4)sys
Computer and Network Security
CS 433: Computer and Network Security
Security for various aspects of computers and networks. Elementary cryptography, program security, trusted operating systems, network security, privacy, and legal and ethical issues.
CS 433 (4)sys
Computer and Network Security II
CS 434: Computer and Network Security II
This course covers security threats and solutions for distributed systems and networks, particularly the Internet, the Internet of Things, and distributed systems based on them.
CS 434 (4)sys
Secure Software Development
CS 436: Secure Software Development
This course establishes a foundation for applying security principles to the lifecycle of software development in order to minimize software vulnerabilities and counter cyber threats.
CS 436 (4)sys
Computer and Network Security Practicum
CS 437: Computer and Network Security Practicum
CS 437 (4)sys
4 × Upper-level CS courses

Math/Stat Courses

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Learn essential knowledge and up-to-date techniques in cybersecurity, including those in the main areas of fundamental security concepts and principles, applied cryptography, program security, and system and network security.
Hone hands-on skills in cybersecurity via computer and network security lab courses and field studies.
Be able to draw on a broad knowledge and hands-on skills of cybersecurity to design, implement, and test solutions to cybersecurity tasks.
Understand the wide-ranging effects and interdisciplinary aspects of cybersecurity while attaining proficiency in one or multiple subdomains within the field of cybersecurity.
Apply and expand foundational knowledge and skills to new problem domains and emerging technologies.
Possess effective communication and collaboration abilities and express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in written form.
Adhere to ethical principles and make well-informed decisions in the field of cybersecurity.

CS Curricula

University of Oregon Website Academic Catalog

Computer Science Department Website

BS Degree in Cybersecuritysource 1

CS Courses

Math/Stat Courses

Program Learning Outcomes