Department of Technology & Security

Computer & Network Security Track

Catalog 2017-2019

The Computer Technology Program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology Program is for the student whose primary interest is in applying computing technology to create real-world Information Technology (IT) systems. Graduates of the Program will be prepared to combine their knowledge of current computer tools and technologies and their expertise in effective communication within field settings.

Bowie State University has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. This means that students have an option to choose their elective courses in Cybersecurity, thereby earning a Certificate of Completion stating that all mandatory knowledge unit requirements have been satisfied in Cyber Defense Education.

Educational Objectives

The Bachelor’s Degree recipients of the Computer Technology Program are expected to

Apply core technological principles of hardware and software to analyze and solve real-world problems.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing, as an individual and as a member of a team.
Become professionally employed and/or enrolled in professional development, including advanced graduate studies, in Computer Technology or a related area.

Upon completion of at least 60 credits of required and elective courses in Computer Technology, 17 credits of required courses in Mathematics, English and Sciences, and additional University requirements, a student will be awarded the B.S. degree in Computer Technology. Elective courses give students the opportunity to pursue advanced courses in areas of IT. Cooperative education programs are also available to our students. The total number of credits required for an undergraduate degree in Computer Technology is 120. All students must take and pass the Bowie State University English Proficiency Examination.

Student Outcomes

Graduates of the Computer Technology Program will, by the time of graduation, have the following knowledge, abilities, and appreciation of professional standards.

Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgements in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.

Computing Programs for Cybersecurity Criteria

*6. Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats

Application of the crosscutting concepts of confidentiality, integrity, availability, risk, adversarial thinking, and systems thinking.
Fundamental Topics:
Data security
Software Security
Component Security
Connection Security
System Security
Human Security
Organizational Security
Societal Security
Advanced cybersecurity topics that build on crosscutting concepts and fundamental topics depth.

The 2 + 2 Computer Technology Program

The Department offers a program for holders of an associate degree; this program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology. The student entering this program will have completed the core requirements of a computer technology program and some general education credits at a community college or junior college. The student must complete the remaining general education and institutional requirements, upper division courses and elective courses at Bowie State University.

Admission to the Program

A student will be admitted to this program if he or she has:

An associate degree in computer technology or closely related area and
A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 (on a scale of 4).

Graduation Requirements

Completion of at least 120 semester credit hours of which at least 60 credit hours must be completed at Bowie State University.
Completion of the general education and institutional requirements of Bowie State University.
Meeting all other relevant graduation requirements as specified in the University catalog.

Degree Requirements

Core Computer Technology Courses (37 semester hours)

CTEC 114 - Computing Tools and Environments 3 Credits
CTEC 120 - Principles of Secure Coding Using Java Programming 4 Credits
CTEC 128 - Discrete Structures using Big Data 3 Credits
CTEC 214 - Client Operating Systems 4 Credits
CTEC 220 - Advanced Secure Coding Using Java Programming 4 Credits
CTEC 222 - Linux Operating System 3 Credits
CTEC 226 - Introduction to Database Development 3 Credits
CTEC 230 - Application of Data Structures 4 Credits
CTEC 294 - PC Architectures 3 Credits
CTEC 302 - Computer Networking 3 Credits
CTEC 305 - Server Administration I 3 Credits

Computer and Network Security Track

CTEC 335 – Network Protocols (TCP/IP) 3 credits
CTEC 345 - Foundations of Computer and Network Security 3 Credits
CTEC 350 - Principles and Methods of Intrusion Detection and Prevention 3 Credits
CTEC 402 - Software and Operating System Security 3 Credits
CTEC 445 - Fundamentals of Cryptography and Applications 3 Credits

CTEC Program Electives (8-15 semester hours)

Note: The CTEC Program Track courses together with the CTEC Program Electives must total at least 27 semester hours. A student in one track may take a CTEC or COSC course not required by their track as an elective, provided the student satisfies the prerequisite(s) for the selected course. Technical courses from other disciplines may be allowed with prior approval by the department chairperson.