Course List - Bachelor of Science in Security and Risk Analysis - Information and Cyber Security Option
A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better in all courses required for the major.
Requirements for the Major (94 credits)
(This includes 22 credits of General Education courses: 6 credits of GQ courses; 6 credits of GS courses; 3 credits of GWS courses, 3 credits of GH, and 4 credits of GN courses)
Common Requirements for the Major (73 credits)
| Prescribed Courses (39 credits) | ||
| CMPSC 101 | Introduction to C++ Programming Properties of algorithms, languages, and notations for describing algorithms; applications of a procedure-oriented language to problem solving. |
3 credits |
| IST 110 | Information, People, and Technology The use, analysis, and design of information systems and technologies to organize, coordinate, and inform human enterprises. |
3 credits |
| IST 210 | Organization of Data Introduction to the concept of databases, including the storage, manipulation, evaluation, and display of data, and related issues. Prerequisite: IST 110 |
4 credits |
| IST 432 | Legal and Regulatory Environment of Information Science and Technology Legal environment of information technology, constitutional/political issues, intellectual property, management, e-commerce, privacy, access, computer contracting, cyberspace regulation. Prerequisite: IST 301 or SRA 231 or equivalent |
3 credits |
| IST 440W | Information Sciences and Technology Integration and Problem Solving Problem-based approach to technology integration by focusing on real-life problems faced by an organization. Prerequisite: ENGL 202C or ENGL 202D seventh-semester standing (this course is intended for seniors) and the five common course requirements, plus at least three of the required courses in an option. |
3 credits |
| IST 495‡ | Internship Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required. Prerequisite: prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor |
1 credit |
| SRA 111 | Introduction to Security and Risk Analysis This introductory course spans areas of security, risk, and analysis covering contexts in government agencies and business organizations. |
3 credits |
| SRA 211 | Threat of Terrorism and Crime Provides overview of nature, scope, and seriousness of threats to security as a result of terrorism and crime. Prerequisite: SRA 111 |
3 credits |
| SRA 221 | Overview of Information Security Provides an understanding of the overview of information security including security architecture, access control, and internet secure applications. Prerequisite: SRA 111, IST 110, CMPSC 101 |
3 credits |
| SRA 231 | Decision Theory and Analysis Provides an overview of decision theoretical and analytical concepts and tools in the security risk analysis field. Prerequisite: SRA 211, STAT 200 |
3 credits |
| SRA 311 | Risk Management: Assessment and Mitigation Assessment and mitigation of security vulnerabilities for people, organizations, industry sectors, and the nation. Prerequisite: SRA 231 |
3 credits |
| STAT 200 | Elementary Statistics Descriptive statistics, frequency distributions, probability, binomial and normal distributions, statistical inference, linear regression, and correlation. Prerequisite: 2 units of algebra |
4 credits |
| STAT 460 | Intermediate Applied Statistics Review of hypothesis testing, goodness-of-fit tests, regressions, correlation analysis, completely randomized designs, randomized complete block designs, Latin squares |
3 credits |
‡Internships provide valuable experience for students; however, we recognize that situations vary and some students, due to work or other commitments, are unable to adjust their schedules. You are encouraged to contact your adviser to make arrangements for suitable activities in lieu of an internship.
| Additional Credits (12 credits) | ||
| ECON 102 (formerly ECON 002) | Introductory Microeconomic Analysis and Policy | 3 credits |
| ENGL 202C OR ENGL 202D |
Effective Writing: Technical Writing OR Effective Writing: Business Writing |
3 credits |
| PL SC 001 | Introduction to American National Government | 3 credits |
| PSYCH 100 | Introductory Psychology | 3 credits |
Supporting Courses and Related Areas (22 Credits)
Attainment of third-level proficiency in a single foreign language (12 credits). Proficiency must be demonstrated by either examination or course work. See the "Placement Policy for Penn State Foreign Language Courses" (semesters: 1–4).
Select 4 credits of lab lecture series (GN) in consultation with an adviser.
Select 6 credits in international courses in foreign culture from University-approved list (semesters: 5–8).
| Requirements for Information and Cyber Security (21 credits) | ||
| IST 220 | Networking and Telecommunications Introduction to digital network topologies: transmission media, signal modulation, digital packet switching and routing, systems integration, communications management, and security. Prerequisite: IST 110 |
3 credits |
| IST 451 | Network Security Fundamental issues and concepts of network security, network security technologies and protocols, and emerging technologies in network security. Prerequisite: IST 220, SRA 221 |
3 credits |
| IST 454 | Computer and Cyber Forensics Fundamental issues and concepts of computer forensics; aspects of computer and cyber crime; methods to uncover, protect, exploit, and document digital evidence; tools, techniques, and procedure to perform computer and cyber crime investigation. Prerequisite: IST 220, SRA 221 |
3 credits |
| IST 456 | Security and Risk Management Contemporary Security Issues; security management processes, architecture and models; risk analysis and management; security planning, analysis and safeguards; security policies development and administration; contingency planning, incidence handling and response; and security standards and certification processes. Prerequisite: IST 220, SRA 221 |
3 credits |
| Supporting Courses and Related Areas (choose from college-approved list in consultation with an adviser | 9 credits | |
| General Education (45 credits) (22 of the 45 credits are included in the prescribed, additional, or supporting requirements for the major.) |
||
| Arts – GA | 6 credits | |
| Humanities – GH | 6 credits | |
| Health and Physical Activity – GHA | 3 credits | |
| Natural Sciences – GN | 9 credits | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences – GS | 6 credits | |
| Writing and Speaking – GWS | 9 credits | |
| Quantification – GQ | 6 credits | |
Electives: 3 credits
You can choose your electives from the World Campus Course Catalog.