Undergraduate Level Concentration

Undergraduate level Concentration:

Undergraduates in Computer Science, Information Management and Computer Engineering who wish to pursue an information assurance (IA) concentration program are advised to follow course sequence outlined below:

1. Required courses:
   • PL 2064 Ethics and Technology
   • EE 136 Communication Networks or
     EL 536 Principles of Communication Networks
   • CS 684 Computer Networking or
     EL 537 Internet Architecture & Protocols
   • CS 392 Computer Security
   • CS 393 Network Security
2. Electives:
   • CS 9094 Biometrics
   • MG 652 Telecommunication Regulation, Policy & Law
   • CS 685 Network Protocols II
   • CS 904 Cryptography
   • CS 618 Fault-Tolerant Computers
   • CS 681 Information, Privacy and Security

The 600 and 900 level courses listed above allow undergraduates to register and typically consist of a mix of graduate and undergraduate students.

Concentration Project Requirements:

Students pursuing the concentration program are encouraged to complete at least one semester long project related to IA. UndergraIA. Undergrads can complete a senior project in an IA related topic.

If you need help choosing project topics or project advisors please contact one of our faculty members. PhD students interested in IA related thesis please contact Dr. Nasir Memon.