University General Course Catalog 2019-2020

Nov 22, 2024

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Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity, Minor

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I. Contact Information

Nancy LaTourrette
242 Scrugham Engineering and Mines
(775) 784-4014
latour@cse.unr.edu

II. Description

Vulnerability to cyber attacks has increased dramatically as usage of and reliance upon technology expands. Cyber attacks can take multiple forms, ranging from corporate security breaches and social media fraud to malware and social engineering. Cybersecurity professionals are needed who can identify and mitigate the growing threats. The objective of the minor in interdisciplinary cybersecurity is to provide students with both the skills and the theoretical knowledge to address evolving cybersecurity challenges from a range of disciplinary prospectives. Through core courses and electives, students who complete the minor will learn to identify cybersecurity risks and build expertise in solutions to a broad range of cyber vulnerabilities.

The minor in interdisciplinary cybersecurity is open to all students at the university. Completion of minor requirements may require completion of additional courses as prerequisites.

A minor in both cybersecurity and interdisciplinary cybersecurity is not allowed.

III. Program Requirements (18 units)

The minor requires a minimum of 18 units from the courses listed below. No more than nine of the units can also count towards your major or other degree requirements.

A. Required Courses (6 units)

CS 151 - Introduction to Cybersecurity (3 units)
HIST 224 - Pirates and Hackers (3 units) CO10, CO11

B. Core Courses (6-12 units)

CS 252 - Digital Forensics Fundamentals (3 units)
CS 445 - Internet Security (3 units)
CS 450 - Fundamentals of Integrated Computer Security (3 units)
CS 453 - Mobile Computing Security and Privacy (3 units)
CS 454 - Reliability and Security of Computing Systems (3 units)
CS 491 - Topics (1 to 3 units) : Cryptography *
IS 470 - Computer Security, Controls, and Information Assurance (3 units)
PSC 403K - Problems in American Public Policy (3 units) : Cybersecurity/Cyberwarfare *
PSC 407Z - Special Topics in Comparative Politics (3 units) : Internet and Politics *

C. Foundation/Application Courses (0-6 units)

Any remaining courses can be selected from this list of foundation/application classes.

CPE 401 - Computer Network Systems (3 units) OR
IS 477 - Data Communications (3 units)
CPE 406 - Real Time Computing Systems (3 units)
CS 442 - Cloud Computing (3 units)
CS 447 - Computer Systems Administration (3 units)
CS 457 - Database Management Systems (3 units) OR
IS 475 - Database Design and Implementation (3 units)
CS 460 - Compiler Construction (3 units)
HIST 300A - Digitizing History (3 units)
IS 481 - Issues in Information Technology (3 units)
IS 481 approved topics:
- Risk Management and Business Continuity Planning *
- Incidence Response and Forensics *
- Information Security Policy *
- Security Management Practices *
PSY 450 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3 units)

Note(s):

* Restricted to listed topics. If taken outside of topics listed, course will not count toward cyber security minor.