Information Assurance Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS & GENERAL INFORMATION

The College of IS&T Page 2

IA Program Description Page 3-4

University Requirements for the BCS Degree Page 4

University General Education Requirements for the BSIA Degree Page 5-6

IA Program Requirements for the BSIA Degree Page 7

Suggested Course Sequence Page 8

Second Bachelors Degree In Information Assurance Page 8

IA Prerequisite Flowchart Page 9BSIA Matriculation Form Page 10

Notes Page 11

College of Information Science & TechnologyUniversity of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE 68182-0392

Undergraduate Advising: (402) 554-3819 Fax: (402) 554-3284


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THE COLLEGE OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

OBJECTIVE

The principal goal of the College of Information Science & Technology (IS&T) is to produce the next generation ofinformation specialists. These individuals will be technically prepared to enter the information industry, applytechnology in organizational environments, embrace life-long learning, and contribute to their community. IS&T isutilizing some of the following methods to achieve this objective:

1. Forming partnerships with the business community2. Providing student internships3. Faculty and company representative exchanges4. Providing the latest in curriculum and computer technology and programs5. Identifying future requirements in business and technology, and preparing

students to meet those needs6. Aiding students with a smooth adjustment from education into the business world

DEGREES

Bachelor of Science in Information Assurance (BSIA): Information Assurance (IA) is an emerging, rapidly expandingscience that addresses problems in the fundamental understanding of the design, development, implementation, and life-cyclesupport of secure information systems. The need for secure information systems has become a paramount concern as thecomputer-enabled, Internet-connected, digital-based global society of the 21

stcentury emerges. The lack of adequately

secure information systems has been cited as one of the likely impediments to the emergence of the digital society.Information Assurance (IA) is an interdisciplinary undergraduate major that will prepare students for positions in government,industry, and research as well as provide them with the foundation necessary for success in graduate programs.

Internship Program

The College of IS&T has a unique opportunity to match students and businesses together. Through internships, businessesassess individuals performance levels, problems solving skills, and ability to work in groups. Students are prepared for thebest jobs because they are challenged to learn new skills needed to become the leaders of tomorrow. The College of IS & Tsinternship program is structured for junior or senior students who desire a work environment where they can implement the

knowledge they have acquired in the classroom in a real-world work environment. Arrangements can be made for theexperience to be full or part-time, depending on the needs of the student and employer. Academic credit can also bedetermined depending on the opportunities involved in the work assignment. Although at this time Internship credit does notdirectly apply to the BSIA, students may still wish to seek out an internship for practical experience in their chosen field.


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The degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Information Assurance have been designed to meet these objectivesand goals through specific University requirements, Computer Science (CSCI) requirements, required IA core courses and IAelective courses and mathematics courses as well as Criminal Justice and ISQA courses. The Computer Science corecourses account for twenty-one (21) credit hours of a students degree program; an additional eight (8) credit hours ofMathematics are required for the degree. The Information Assurance core courses account for twenty-seven (27) credit hours.The student will have fifteen (15) hours of University Requirements and twenty six (26) hours of Distribution Requirements and6 hours of Diversity requirements that can be double dipped with distribution requirements and (15) IS&T core and freeelective hours. The Student will also have three (3) credit hours from Database Management courses and nine (9) hours fromthe Criminal Justice and Sociology department. There are six (6) credit hours of Information Assurance required electivecourses. A total of one hundred and twenty (120) semester hours are required for the degree.

First YearMathematics and computing foundation courses, English, public speaking, natural science

Second YearAdvanced mathematics, computer organization and architecture, data structures, ethics, natural science

Third YearInformation Security & Policy, Communication Networks, Cryptography, Criminal Justice, supporting electives

Fourth YearOperating systems, security Administration, Foundation of IA, Capstone course , humanities, social science, supportingelectives

This brochure is to provide basic information about the Information Assurance degree. All potential majors and minors areencouraged to see an advisor before pursuing a BSIA degree and setting a program schedule. Information about specificcourses offered can be found in the on-line class schedule.

UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BSIA DEGREE

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for the BSIA degree.2. You may follow the UNO catalog requirements in effect at the time of your first enrollment, provided

continuous enrollment is maintained (fall, spring, fall, spring.....)3. Thirty of the last 36 hours required for the degree must be taken in residence at UNO.4. Registration in courses without having taken the stated prerequisites could result in administrative withdrawal.

5. Courses such as English 1050, 1090, 1000, and 1150 and orientation courses from other colleges or divisionsmay not be counted as part of the minimum 120 credit hours in the degree program. University Division 1010may be applied as an elective if taken in the first 30 hours of the degree program. Student is responsible forpre-requisite courses as applicable.

6 No more than a maximum of 12 semester credit hours of approved courses may be taken in any one


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UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BSIA DEGREE - 41 hoursFundamental Academic Skills and Distribution Requirements

Fundamental Academic Skills - 15 hours (A minimum grade of C- or better is required)

See IS&T advisor regarding placement requirements in English and Math courses.Fundamental Academic Skills (15 hours)

English and Writing 9 Credit Hours

ENGL 1150* (or equivalent) 3 cr. hrs.

ENGL 1160* (or equivalent 3 cr. hrs)

CIST 3000 Advanced Comp for IS&T

*For students testing into ENGL 1150, the nine-hour requirement is satisfied by completingENGL 1150 or 1154; ENG 1160 or 1164 and CIST 3000. For students testing into ENGL 1160,the nine-hour requirement is satisfied by completing ENGL 1160, CIST 3000 and applying for

retroactive credits for ENG 1150. For students testing proficient on the English PlacementExamination, the nine-hour requirement is satisfied by completing CIST 3000 and applying forretroactive credits for ENG 1150 and ENG 1160.

Mathematics: MATH 1310 Intermediate Algebra (may test out) 3 Credit HoursPublic Speaking: may be satisfied by SPCH 1110 or 2120 3 Credit Hours

University Distribution Requirements - *26 hours (A grade of C- or better is required)

See UNOs general education website for a list of approved courses: http://gened.unomaha.edu/approvedcourses.php

Natural & Physical Sciences - 8 hours

Natural and Physical Sciences (8 hours from at least two different disciplines)

Understanding the nature of scientific inquiry and the operation of the natural, physical, and technological world isessential for making personal and public policy decisions. Students must complete 8 credit hours of course workrepresenting at least two different disciplines in this category with at least one laboratory course.Successful students shall be able to do the following:

demonstrate a broad understanding of the fundamental laws and principles of science andinterrelationships among science and technology disciplines; demonstrate a broad understanding of various natural phenomena that surround and influence our lives; describe how scientists approach and solve problems including an understanding of the basiccomponents and limitations of the scientific method; and
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Social Sciences - 9 hours (A grade of C- or better is required)

Social Sciences (9 hours from at least two different disciplines)

The goal of the social sciences is to help students understand the social dynamics that make up the world,

particularly the relationships between individuals, groups, societies and social institutions. Students mustcomplete 9 credit hours of coursework representing at least two different disciplines in this category.

Successful students shall be able to do the following:

understand the diversity of human motivations and institutional forces that influence social behavior; develop analytical and critical thinking skills as applied to the study of the social sciences; recognize multiple methods and modes of inquiry used in the social sciences and their appropriate

application; and communicate ideas and explain concepts and analyses using the language of the social sciences.

University Diversity requirements *6 hours (A grade of C- or better is required)

US

Global*Students may apply selected courses towards satisfaction of the Humanities or Social Sciences requirements. SeeUNOs generaleducation website for a list of approved courses: http://gened.unomaha.edu/approvedcourses.php

*IASC 1100 Applies towards Information core and global diversity.*99*888888***88***88*****888b******888****

Diversity - Global - 3 hours (A grade of C- or better is required)

Global Diversity

Courses in this category focus on significant cultural, economic, geographical, historical, political, and/orsociological aspects of one or more countries or nations (including indigenous nations) other than or incomparison to the United States. Students must complete 3 credit hours of coursework.Successful students shall be able to do the following:

recognize the environmental and historical circumstances that produce different social and cultural

systems; demonstrate specific knowledge of the cultural, historical, social, economic, and/or political aspects ofone or more countries other than the United States; explain the interrelations among global economic, political, environmental and social systems; and explain ways in which identity is developed and how it is transmitted within and by members of the
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INFORMATION ASSURANCE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSGeneral Requirements, Required Courses & Elective Courses

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. A minimum of 91 credit hours must be taken including:a. 15 College of IS&T core and free electivesb. 21 credit hours of required CSCI courses must be satisfied and,c. 27 credit hours of required Information Assurance courses must be satisfied and,d. Eight (8) credit hours of Information Assurance Electives must be taken.

2. Eight (8) credit hours of co-requisite courses must be taken from the Mathematics Department.3. 12 credit hours of co-requisite courses must be taken which include a Database Management course

and courses from the Criminal Justice and Sociology Departments.

COLLEGE OF IS&T (CIST) CORE 9 hours & Free Electives 6 hours (any level)CIST 1400 Introduction to Computer ProgrammingCIST 2100 Orgs Apps & Technology (*Also counts towards social science)CIST 3110 IT Ethics(*Also counts towards humanities)

REQUIRED CSCI COURSES (21 hours)CSCI 1620 Introduction to Computer Science IICSCI 1840 Intro to C ProgrammingCSCI 3320 Data StructuresCSCI 3710 Introduction to Digital Design and Computer OrganizationCSCI 3550 Communication Networks

CSCI 4350 Computer ArchitectureCSCI 4500 Operating Systems

INFORMATION ASSURANCE CORE COURSES (27 hours)

IASC 1100 Intro to Information Assurance (*Also counts towards Global Diversity)IASC 3570 CryptographyCIST/IASC 3600 Information Security and PolicyCIST/IASC 4350 Technical Systems AdministrationCIST/IASC 4370 Secure Systems AdministrationCIST/IASC 4360 Foundation of Information AssuranceCSCI/IASC 4380 Computer Forensics

CIST/IASC 4540 Computer Security ManagementIASC 4580 Certification & Accreditation of Secure Systems

CO-REQUISITE COURSES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS (8 hours)

MATH 1950 Calculus I


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SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION ASSURANCEFRESHMAN YEAR SOPHOMORE YEAR

Fall Semester Spring Semester Fall Semester Spring Semester

Course Hrs Course Hrs Course Hrs Course HrsENGL 1150 3 ENGL 1160 3 CIST 2100/SS 3 CSCI 3320 3IASC 1100/GD 3 CSCI 1620 3 CSCI 1840 3 CSCI 3710 3CIST 1400 3 CRCJ 1010/SS 3 CIST 3000 3 CIST 3110/Hum 3MATH 1950 5 MATH 2030

SPCH 111033

Natl ScienceFree Elective

43

Natl ScienceHumanities

43

TOTAL 14 TOTAL 15 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 16

JUNIOR YEAR SENIOR YEAR

Total of 120 Credit Hours required for BSIA degree. Student is accountable for all pre-requisites of all courses listed.

SECOND DEGREE IN INFORMATION ASSURANCE

SECOND BACCALAUREATE DEGREE IN INFORMATION ASSURANCE

General Requirements

Students, who have satisfied the requirements for their first baccalaureate degree other than InformationAssurance at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, must complete a minimum of 30 additional semester hours

Fall Semester Spring Semester Fall Semester Spring Semester

Course Hrs Course Hrs Course Hrs Course HrsCIST / IASC 4350 3 CIST/IASC 3600 3 CSCI 4350 3 CSCI 4500 3CSCI 3550 3 IASC 4370 3 IASC 3570 3 IASC 4580 3CIST/IASC 4360 3 CRCJ/ SOC 4130 3 IASC/CIST 4380 3 Humanities 3SS/Diversity US 3 IA Elective 3 IASC/CIST 4540 3 Free Elective 3

ISQA3310/CS4850

3 CRCJ 4780 or 3510 3 IA Elective 2 IA Elective3

TOTAL 15 TOTAL 15 TOTAL 14 TOTAL 15


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Information Assurance PREREQUISITESMP EXAM, CR EXAM

or

ACT score

MATH

1310

MATH

13201

MATH

13302

CIST

1100

CIST

14001404

CSCI3300

CSCI

1620

CIST

2910

MATH

2050

MATH

13403

MATH1960

CSCI

2980Permission

of instructor

CSCI

2840

CSCI

2850

CSCI

3830

CIST

3600

CSCI

4300 CSCI

4150

CSCI

4250

CSCI

4830

CSCI

4260

CSCI

4220

CSCI

4350

MATH

2030

CSCI

4440 CSCI

4510

CSCI

4700

CSCI

4450

CSCI

4530

CSCI

4470

MATH& or

1950

CSCI4500

CSCI

4620

CSCI3320

CIST

4540

CSCI4850

CSCI4660

CSCI3100

CSCI

4980Permission

of instructor

CSCI

3660

CSCI

4900

CSCI4310

CSCI3710

CIST/IASC

4370

CSCI

4450

CSCI4350

CIST/IASC

4350

CIST/IASC

4360

CIST

1300or

CIST

2100

CSCI2500

CSCI3550


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University General Education Requirements (41 hours)

University Fundamental Academic Skills (15 Hours) (Grade of C- or better required)

English9 Hours,

Speech

3 Hours, &Math 3 Hours

or test out

Requirement Course Grade Cr. Note

ENGL 1150 English Comp. I 3

ENGL 1160 English Comp. II 3

CIST 3000 Adv. Comp for IS&T 3

SPCH 1110or 2120

Public Speaking Funds 3

Math -

University Distribution Requirements (*26 Hours) (Grade of C- or better required)

NaturalSciences8 Hours

(From two different

subject areas)


Natural Science BIOI 10001

Natural Sci. w/Lab

Humanities*9 Hours

Recommended(From two

different subject

areas)


CIST 3110 IT Ethics - - IS&T Core

PHIL12101

Social Sciences*9 Hours

(From two different

subject areas)


*CIST 2100 Orgs Apps & Tech --- IS&T core

*CRCJ 1010 Surv of Criminal Justice --- Co-req

Recommended courses1University Diversity Requirements (6 hours 2) (Grade of C- or better required)

Diversity

6 hours 2


U.S. -

Global IASC 1100 -2Studentsmay apply selected courses towards satisfaction of the humanities or social science

(Grade of C- or better required for all major requirements)

Computer

Science CoreCourses

21 Hours

Requirement Course Grade Cr. NoteCSCI 1620 Computer Science II 3

CSCI 1840 Intro to C Programming 3

CSCI 3320 Data Structures 3

CSCI 3710 Intro to Digital Design &Comp org.

3

CSCI 3550 Comm. Networks 3

CSCI 4350 Computer Architecture 3CSCI 4500 Operating Systems 3

requirements. See UNOs Gen Ed website for a list of approved courses.http://gened.unomaha.edu/approvedcourses.php

By signing below I, __________________________________________________________

affirm that I understand the requirements outlined on this page._______________________________________________________ ___________________

Student Signature Date________________________________________________________ ___________________Advisor Signature Date Updated: April 2012

INFORMATION ASSURANCE ACADEMIC RULES

A minimum of 120 credit hours and 2.5 G.P.A. are required to graduate from the College of IS&T with a Bachelor of Science in Information Assurance (BSIA). GRADE REQUIREMENTS/ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE - The student must obtain a grade of "C-" or better in each class for the purposes of meeting departmental and college requirements. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is

required for the College of Infor mation Science & Technology. ADVISORS - You must see your departmental advisor regarding the specific requirements for your major. You may go by the UNO catalog requirements in effect at the

time of your first enrollment, provided continuous enrollment is maintained (Fall, Spring, Fall, Spring...). RESIDENCY - A student must complete at least 30 of the last 36 hours in residence at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

InformationAssurance

Core Courses27 Hours


IASC 1100 Intro to Information Assurance 3

IASC 3600 Info. Security & Policy 3 CIST 3600

IASC 3570 Cryptography 3

IASC 3350 Technical Systems Admin. 3 CIST 4350

IASC 3370 Secure Systems Admin 3 CIST 4370

IASC 4360 Found of Info. Assurance. 3 CIST4360

IASC 4380 Computer Forensics 3 CSCI 4380

IASC 4540 Computer Security Mgmt.. 3 CIST 4540

IASC 4580 Certification & Accreditation ofSecure Systems

3 Capstone

Mathematics

Requirements8 Hours


MATH 1950 Calculus I 5

MATH 2030 Discrete Mathematics 3

Information

Assurance

RequiredElective8 Hours

(Complete three

Courses)


ISQA 3910 Project Management 3IASC 4450 Vulnerability & Discovery 3IASC 4460 Network Based Vulnerability 3CSCI 4220 Programming Language 3CSCI 4560 Number Theory & Cryptography 3CSCI 4830 Intro to Software Engineering 3CSCI 4900 Internet Systems Development 3

Special Topics, Internship, or

Independent Study

Student is accountable for prerequisites of all courses listed.

This matriculation form corresponds with the 2012-2013 UNO Catalogs.

Co-Requisite

Requirement

12 Hours

Course Grade Cr. NoteISQA 3310 or

CSCI 4850

Database MGMT 3

CRCJ 1010 Survey of Criminal Justice 3 Social Science

SOC/CJUS 4130 Sociology of Deviant Behavior 3 Spring Only

CRCJ 3510 orCRCJ 4780

Criminal Procedure or

White Collar Crime3

College of

IS&T Core &Free Electives

15 Hours

Course Grade Cr. NoteCIST 1400 Intro to Computer Prgming 3

CIST 2100 Org. Apps & Technology 3 SSCIST 3110 IT Ethics 3 HUMN

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