Computer Science (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science with a major in computer science prepares graduates for high-tech careers in the broad field of computer science and related thriving fields such as data science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and information security in businesses and organizations of all sizes. Required courses in programming, web and mobile app development, information security, software engineering, computer architecture, operating systems, networking, databases, and intelligent systems, combined with a solid theoretical foundation, ensure graduates stand out in the workplace.

In addition, a concentration in Information Assurance and Security (IAS) and available minors in mobile app development, cybersecurity, machine learning, and data science can enhance the value of the degree, further strengthening career opportunities for graduates.

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Degree Type

Bachelor of Science

Campus Availability

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of , under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science.

About the Computer Science Major

ABET Accreditation

ABET is a nonprofit, non-governmental agency that accredits college and university programs in the disciplines of applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. ABET is guided by industry, government, and academic constituents.

Program Educational Objectives
Graduates from the computer science program at the University of North Georgia shall:

Have the understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities.

Be productive professionals and will contribute to community as professionals in the field of computer science.

Have the ability to apply knowledge of computing and demonstrate leadership skills at work to analyze opportunities, define requirements, and design an appropriate solution to current business problems.

Develop professionally through formal education and/or professional activities through cooperative education.

Have the ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices.

Have the ability to work effectively within teams to support business needs.

Have the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences to achieve common goals.

Student Outcomes
Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.

Design, implement and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.

Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.

Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.

Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.

Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

Concentration in Information Assurance and Security (IAS)
Computer Science majors may declare a concentration in Information Assurance and Security (IAS). The required courses for the concentration are the following four electives:

CSCI 3050 - Information Security

An introduction to information systems security issues; topics include threats, vulnerabilities, controls, encryption and risk assessment. The course also covers security, computer crime & threats to privacy. The course requires some programming.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CSCI 1301 or CSCI 1301K or CIS 3000, with a grade of C or higher

Hours:
3

CSCI 3250 - Computer Security

This course covers several security topics pertaining to real-life systems currently deployed and commonly used in the Internet computing environment. Materials covered include program security issues, database security issues, and operating systems security issues.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CSCI 1301 or CSCI 1301K or CIS 3000 with a grade of C or higher

Hours:
3

CSCI 3350 - Computer Forensics

Topics include file types (text, image, compressed, encrypted), operating systems basics, discovery of digital evidence, computer forensic tools, network basics, network tracing, network log files, network sniffing/trapping, legal issues, case studies, and computer forensics procedures.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CSCI 1301 or CSCI 1301K or CIS 3000 with a grade of C or higher

Hours:
3

CSCI 4650 - Network Security

The course covers IP security, in-depth treatment of authentication, email security, web security, network management security, intruders, malicious software, firewall, etc. This course covers those topics with in-depth technical treatment.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CSCI 3510 or CYBR 3510 with a grade of C or higher

Hours:
3

Student Life

The Department of Computer Science and Cybersecurity offers two elite competition opportunities for Computer Science students.

The 51�� programming team, the “Codin’ Nighthawks,” competes annually at ACM and CCSC programming competitions in the region.

In addition to traditional programming, the Mike Cottrell College of Business also has a Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) team that students may participate in with weekly practices prior to the Southeastern Qualifying Competition.

Related Minors
Cybersecurity

Data Science

Machine Learning

Mobile App Development

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Where Can a Major in Computer Science Lead You?

Where Our Students Have Interned

Comcast
Country Financial
Cox Automative
Gulf Stream

Where Our Students Found Jobs

Blizzard Entertainment
UPS
IBM
U.S. Army

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