Bachelor of Science in Computer and Cybersecurity Engineering
The Bachelor of Science in Computer and Cybersecurity Engineering (CCSE) is a degree program that prepares students for an engineering career that involves design and application of secure and resilient computer hardware and software systems. This is a unique program that combines computer engineering and cybersecurity topics into one major. The program emphasizes the cybersecurity engineering of cyber-physical systems which are becoming more prevalent every day. It is concerned with detection and elimination of vulnerabilities and the safe operation of the Internet of Things, cloud computing, healthcare, smart/micro grid power systems, computer networks, and wireless communications.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Cyber Security Engineering Requirements | (47) | |
| ECE 100 | Intro to the Profession I | 3 |
| ECE 211 | Circuit Analysis I | 3 |
| ECE 213 | Circuit Analysis II | 4 |
| ECE 218 | Digital Systems | 4 |
| ECE 242 | Digital Computers&Computing | 3 |
| ECE 308 | Signals Systems | 3 |
| ECE 311 | Engineering Electronics | 4 |
| ECE 407 | Intro Comp Ntwks with Lab | 4 |
| ECE 441 | Microcomputers/Embedded Comp | 4 |
| ECE 442 | Internet of Things/Cyber Phys | 3 |
| ECE 443 | Intro Computer Cyber Security | 3 |
| or CS 458 | Intro to Information Security | |
| ECE 444 | Computer Network Security | 3 |
| ECE 485 | Computer Organization & Design | 3 |
| or CS 470 | Computer Architecture | |
| ECE 497 | Special Problems 1 | 3 |
| Computer Science Major Requirements | (16) | |
| CS 115 | Object-Oriented Programming I | 2 |
| CS 116 | Object-Oriented Programming II | 2 |
| CS 330 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| CS 331 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| CS 351 | Systems Programming | 3 |
| CS 450 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| Software Engineering/Law Elective | (2-3) | |
| Select two to three credit hours from the following courses: | 2-3 | |
| Law of Privacy | 3 | |
| Cyber Fraud-Priv Class Actions | 2 | |
| Data Privacy and Security | 2 | |
| Computer & Network Privacy | 3 | |
| Mathematics Requirements | (24) | |
| MATH 151 | Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 152 | Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 251 | Multivariate & Vector Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 252 | Introduction to Diff Equations | 4 |
| MATH 333 | Matrix Alg & Complex Variables | 3 |
| MATH 374 | Probability/Statistics for ECE | 3 |
| Physics Requirements | (11) | |
| PHYS 123 | General Physics I: Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 221 | Gen Physics II: Elect&Magntism | 4 |
| PHYS 224 | Gen Physics III for Engnrs | 3 |
| Chemistry Requirement | (3) | |
| CHEM 122 | Principles of Chem I w/out Lab | 3 |
| Science Elective | (3) | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Biology | 3 | |
| Introduction to Human Biology | 3 | |
| Principles Chemistry II | 3 | |
| Materials Science | 3 | |
| Interprofessional Projects (IPRO) | (6) | |
| See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, section E | 6 | |
| Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements | (21) | |
| See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, sections B and C | 21 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 133-134 | |
Minimum degree credits required: 133
| 1 | ECE 497 with a project related to cyber security topics such as smart grid, Internet of Things, cloud computing, hardware security, or cryptography. Please see your academic adviser for more details. |
Bachelor of Science in Computer and Cybersecurity Engineering Curriculum
| Year 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| ECE 100 | 3 | MATH 152 | 5 |
| MATH 151 | 5 | PHYS 123 | 4 |
| CHEM 122 | 3 | CS 116 | 2 |
| CS 115 | 2 | Social Sciences Elective | 3 |
| Humanities 200-level Course | 3 | Science Elective1 | 3 |
| 16 | 17 | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| MATH 252 | 4 | MATH 251 | 4 |
| PHYS 221 | 4 | PHYS 224 | 3 |
| ECE 211 | 3 | ECE 213 | 4 |
| ECE 218 | 4 | ECE 242 | 3 |
| CS 331 | 3 | CS 330 | 3 |
| 18 | 17 | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| ECE 308 | 3 | CS 450 | 3 |
| ECE 311 | 4 | ECE 407 | 4 |
| CS 351 | 3 | MATH 374 | 3 |
| MATH 333 or 350 | 3 | IPRO Elective I | 3 |
| Humanities Elective (300+) | 3 | Social Sciences Elective (300+) | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| ECE 441 | 4 | ECE 442 | 3 |
| ECE 485 or CS 470 | 3 | ECE 444 | 3 |
| ECE 443 or CS 458 | 3 | ECE 4972 | 3 |
| IPRO Elective II | 3 | Cyber Security Law Elective3 | 2-3 |
| Humanities or Social Sciences Elective | 3 | Humanities Elective (300+) | 3 |
| Social Sciences Elective (300+) | 3 | ||
| 16 | 17-18 | ||
| Total Credit Hours: 133-134 | |||
| 1 | Science elective must be BIOL 105, BIOL 114, CHEM 126, or MS 201. |
| 2 | ECE 497 with a project related to cyber security topics such as smart grid, Internet of Things, cloud computing, hardware security, or cryptography. Please see your academic adviser for more details. |
| 3 | Choose from the following courses: LAW 252, LAW 285, LAW 295, or LAW 478. |
