Department of Computing and Cyber Security
Mission
The mission of the Department of Computing and Cyber Security is to support the development of comprehensive computer science, cyber security and information systems education and research programs that will prepare students for careers in computing, cyber security and information systems; increase campus, community and experiential awareness in computing, cyber security and information systems; and promote faculty and student research in the fields of computing, cyber security and information systems.
Contact Information
Dr. Izzat Alsmadi
Department Chair
STEM 211
(210) 784-2302
Grade Requirements
For all departmental students in the Department of Computing and Cyber Security (CCS), to avoid department probation or withdrawal, the minimum GPA requirement in all CCS department courses (hereby called DCGPA) is 2.25. Courses with prefix CSCI, CISA, CETE, CSEC are departmental courses. A student majoring in any of these disciplines is a departmental student: BS Computer Science (BSCS), BS Cyber Engineering Technology (BS-CETE), BS Cyber Security (BS-CSEC), BBA-Computer Information Systems (general and IA track) (BBA-CIS), and Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (general and IA track) (BAAS-IT/BAAS-IT-IA).
Department Probation
After a departmental student has completed four departmental courses, if the DCGPA drops below 2.25, the student will be placed on a department probation that term. In order to get off of department probation, a student must bring their DCGPA to 2.25 or higher by the following term. If the student does not bring their DCGPA to a 2.25 in one semester or term, the student will then be placed on a department withdrawal. A student can be on probation a maximum of two times. After that, the student will be placed on department withdrawal instead of department probation.
Department Withdrawal
A student who has been placed on department probation and earns the DCGPA below 2.25 will be placed on department withdrawal. Because it is the first withdrawal, the student will be required to complete a departmental appeal, submit a personal letter, and an academic success plan of action to bring the DCGPA to 2.25 or higher by the following term. The plan has to be approved by the department chair or a designee. If a student is unable to bring the DCGPA to 2.25 or higher in one semester, the student will be required to select another major out of the department. A student can be on withdrawal only once. A second withdrawal will require a student to select a major out of the department.
Mandatory Requirements for Students on Department Probation and Withdrawal
1. Meet with an Academic Success Coach for coaching on appropriate tutoring, study habits, etc.
2. Meet with their academic advisors and faculty mentors to seek guidance on computing courses and careers.
3. Not register for more than 9 hours of departmental courses in the semester following probation/withdrawal.
- Computer Information Systems Information Assurance and Security Concentration, Bachelor of Business Administration
- Computer Information Systems, Bachelor of Business Administration
- Computer Information Systems, Minor
- Computer Science, Bachelor of Science
- Computer Science, Minor
- Cyber Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science
- Cyber Security, Bachelor of Science
- Information Technology Concentration, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences
- Information Technology/Information Assurance and Security Concentration, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences
Cyber Engineering Technology
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CETE 3370 | Cloud Cmpt Infrastrct Security | 3 |
| CETE 4375 | Wireless and Mobile Security | 3 |
| CETE 4380 | Applied Cryptosystems | 3 |
| CETE 4385 | Cyber Security Architecture | 3 |
| CETE 4390 | Cyber-Physical Sys Security | 3 |
| CETE 4392 | Big Data Analytics & Security | 3 |
| CETE 4394 | Cyber Intelligence | 3 |
| CETE 4396 | Internship Cyber Engineer Tech | 3 |
| CETE 4481 | Penetration Test Using Python | 4 |
Computer Information Systems
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CISA 1305 | Business Computer Applications | 3 |
| CISA 2301 | Microcomput Assembly Language | 3 |
| CISA 2302 | Business Apps Using C++ | 3 |
| CISA 2305 | Java Programming | 3 |
| CISA 2306 | Computer Networks | 3 |
| CISA 2313 | Python Programming | 3 |
| CISA 2354 | Cobol Programming I | 3 |
| CISA 2356 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CISA 3101 | Jag Tracks III: Cmptr Info Sys | 1 |
| CISA 3304 | Database Systems | 3 |
| CISA 3309 | Scripting Languages | 3 |
| CISA 3311 | Project Management | 3 |
| CISA 3321 | Information Security | 3 |
| CISA 3325 | Network Security | 3 |
| CISA 3328 | Internship in Computr Info Sys | 3 |
| CISA 3351 | Database Design & SQL | 3 |
| CISA 3352 | Mobile Application Development | 3 |
| CISA 3355 | Cobol Programming II | 3 |
| CISA 3358 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| CISA 3367 | Adv Microcomputer Appl & Sys | 3 |
| CISA 4101 | Ethical Issues in Computing | 1 |
| CISA 4303 | Client Server App Dev | 3 |
| CISA 4312 | Risk Management | 3 |
| CISA 4313 | Programming for Data Analytics | 3 |
| CISA 4322 | Information Policy Assurance | 3 |
| CISA 4323 | Computer Forensics | 3 |
| CISA 4324 | Penetration Testing | 3 |
| CISA 4326 | Security & Operation Practicum | 3 |
| CISA 4331 | Enterprise Resource Plan Sys | 3 |
| CISA 4332 | Business Intel/ Data Mining | 3 |
| CISA 4333 | Supply Chain Integration | 3 |
| CISA 4334 | Business Process Integration | 3 |
| CISA 4335 | ABAP SAP Programming | 3 |
| CISA 4358 | Senior Project and Seminar | 3 |
| CISA 4359 | Topics in Computer Inform Syst | 3 |
Computer Science
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI 1436 | Programming Fundamentals I | 4 |
| CSCI 1437 | Programming Fundamentals II | 4 |
| CSCI 2322 | Discrete Structures for Comput | 3 |
| CSCI 2325 | Computer Organization | 3 |
| CSCI 2353 | Web App Programming | 3 |
| CSCI 2436 | Data Structures | 4 |
| CSCI 3101 | Jag Tracks III: Computer Sci | 1 |
| CSCI 3304 | Database Systems | 3 |
| CSCI 3321 | Cyber Security | 3 |
| CSCI 3343 | Algorithms | 3 |
| CSCI 3344 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| CSCI 3352 | System Programming | 3 |
| CSCI 3353 | Applications Programming | 3 |
| CSCI 3354 | Web Application Development | 3 |
| CSCI 3362 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CSCI 3366 | Programming Languages | 3 |
| CSCI 4101 | Ethical Issues in Computing | 1 |
| CSCI 4315 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
| CSCI 4316 | Software Engineering I | 3 |
| CSCI 4317 | Software Engineering II | 3 |
| CSCI 4321 | Computer Security | 3 |
| CSCI 4322 | Cyber Intelligence | 3 |
| CSCI 4325 | Mobile App Development I | 3 |
| CSCI 4331 | Cryptography | 3 |
| CSCI 4335 | Mobile App Development II | 3 |
| CSCI 4359 | Advanced Topics in Comp Sci | 3 |
| CSCI 4391 | Senior Project | 3 |
| CSCI 4406 | Computer Networks | 4 |
Cyber Security
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSEC 1360 | Security Tools I | 3 |
| CSEC 1436 | Cyber Security Prog + Lab | 4 |
| CSEC 1437 | Cyber Security Prog II + Lab | 4 |
| CSEC 2306 | Computer Networks | 3 |
| CSEC 2325 | Hardware Security | 3 |
| CSEC 2336 | Cyber Security Applications | 3 |
| CSEC 2341 | Web App Progs for Security | 3 |
| CSEC 2356 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CSEC 2360 | Security Tools II | 3 |
| CSEC 3309 | Scripting Languages | 3 |
| CSEC 3321 | Information Security | 3 |
| CSEC 3325 | Network Security | 3 |
| CSEC 3351 | Database Design | 3 |
| CSEC 3366 | Database Security | 3 |
| CSEC 3385 | Secure Software Engineering | 3 |
| CSEC 4101 | Ethical Issues in Computing | 1 |
| CSEC 4322 | Information Policy Assurance | 3 |
| CSEC 4323 | Computer Forensics | 3 |
| CSEC 4324 | Penetration Testing | 3 |
| CSEC 4326 | Security & Operation Practicum | 3 |
| CSEC 4350 | Security Research Practicum | 3 |
| CSEC 4351 | Internship in Cyber Security | 3 |
| CSEC 4358 | Senior Project and Seminar | 3 |
| CSEC 4380 | Applied Cryptosystems | 3 |
| CSEC 4386 | Cloud and Big Data Security | 3 |
| CSEC 4391 | IoT Security | 3 |
| CSEC 4392 | Topics in Cyber Security | 3 |
| CSEC 4394 | Cyber Intelligence | 3 |
Certificates
- The Department of Computing and Cyber Security offers students the opportunity to gain marketable skills Certificates in:
- Cyber Security
- Mobile Computing
- Data Analytics
- NSA/ DHS Cyber Defense Education
The courses in these certificates can be taken by any undergraduate student, unless otherwise stated, enrolled at Texas A&M University-San Antonio and count as electives according to degree plan requirements. All certificates will only be awarded in conjunction with a baccalaureate degree.
Cyber Security Certificate
The Cyber Security Certificate includes the following five courses (13 SCH):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI 1336 | Programming Fundamentals I | 3 |
| CSCI 1136 | Programming Fundamentals I Laboratory | 1 |
| CSCI 3321 | Cyber Security | 3 |
| or CISA 3321 | Information Security | |
| CISA 2306 | Computer Networks | 3 |
| CISA 4323 | Computer Forensics | 3 |
| or CISA 4324 | Penetration Testing | |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Mobile Computing Certificate (Available to computing majors)
The Mobile Computing Certificate includes the following four courses (12 SCH):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI 3354 | Web Application Development | 3 |
| CSCI 4325 | Mobile App Development I | 3 |
| CSCI 4335 | Mobile App Development II | 3 |
| Select one elective from the following: | 3 | |
| Database Systems | ||
| Software Engineering I | ||
| Database Systems | ||
| Client Server App Dev | ||
| Programming for Data Analytics | ||
| Business Intel/ Data Mining | ||
| Cloud Cmpt Infrastrct Security | ||
| Wireless and Mobile Security | ||
| Big Data Analytics & Security | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Data Analytics Certificate (open to ALL majors)
To earn a certificate in Data Analytics, students need to complete the following three courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CISA 2313 | Python Programming | 3 |
| CISA 4313 | Programming for Data Analytics | 3 |
| CISA 4332 | Business Intel/ Data Mining | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
NSA/ DHS Cyber Defense Education Certificate
ALL students graduating from the BS-CS, BBA-CIS, and the BAAS-IT programs with Cyber Security concentrations are eligible to get the NSA/DHS Cyber Defense Education Certificate upon graduation if they compete the following required courses successfully with a grade of C or better:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI 1336 & CSCI 1136 | Programming Fundamentals I and Programming Fundamentals I Laboratory | 4 |
| MATH 1342 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| or QMBS 3360 | Business Statistics II | |
| CISA 2306 | Computer Networks | 3-4 |
| or CSCI 4406 | Computer Networks | |
| CISA 3351 | Database Design & SQL | 3 |
| or CSCI 3304 | Database Systems | |
| CISA 3309 | Scripting Languages | 3 |
| CISA 3321 | Information Security | 3 |
| or CSCI 3321 | Cyber Security | |
| CISA 3325 | Network Security | 3 |
| or CSCI 4321 | Computer Security | |
| CISA 4323 | Computer Forensics | 3 |
| CISA 4324 | Penetration Testing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 28-29 | |