Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) with Computer and Internet Security Stream
ObjectivesComputer and internet security has become a critical issue in society because of the vulnerability of our computing and communication networks to hackers and malicious software such as viruses and worms. In addition to acquiring a solid background in computer science and software engineering, students will also learn about computer and network security, cryptography and software security.
Academic titleBachelor of Computer Science (Honours) with Computer and Internet Security Stream
Course descriptionFIRST YEAR
(First year students are advised to take courses in term indicated below)
COMP 1405 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (Fall)
COMP 1805 Discrete Structures I (Fall)
COMP 1406 Design and Implementation of Computer Applications (Winter)
COMP 1402 Introduction to Systems Programming (Winter)
MATH 1007 Elementary Calculus I (Fall)
MATH 1104 Linear Algebra for Engineering & Computer Science students (Winter)
2.0 credits in Additional Requirements (see below)
Total: 5 credits
SECOND YEAR
COMP 2003 Computer Organization
COMP 2402 Abstract Data Types and Algorithms
COMP 2404 Programming in C++
COMP 2405 Internet Application Programming
COMP 2805 Discrete Structures II
MATH 2107 Linear Algebra II
STAT 2605 Probability Models(see Advisor 5326 HP if you do not have MATH 2007)
1.5 credits in Additional Requirements (see below)
Total: 5 credits
THIRD YEAR
COMP 3000 Operating Systems
COMP 3004 Object-Oriented Software Engineering
COMP 3005 Database Management Systems
COMP 3007 Programming Paradigms
COMP 3203 Principles of Computer Networks
COMP 3804 Design and Analysis of Algorithms I
MATH 3101 Algebraic Structures with Computer Applications
1.5 credits in Additional Requirements (see below)
Total: 5 credits
FOURTH YEAR
COMP 4001 Distributed Computing
COMP 4009 Introduction to Parallel and Systolic Computing
COMP 4104 Distributed Programming in Java(08/09 not offered take COMP 4000)
COMP 4108 Computer Systems Security
COMP 4203 Wireless Networks and Security
COMP 4804 Design and Analysis of Algorithms II
COMP 4905 Honours Project
1.5 credits in Additional Requirements (see below)
Total: 5 credits
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Science or Business electives
3.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences or Science or Business electives
1.5 credits in free electives