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2008-2009 UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR

Computer Security - Science and Engineering

This is a specialized honours program that focuses on understanding threats to computer security and the techniques for combating those threats. The program requires in-depth study of computer networks, operating systems, cryptography, database systems and software engineering techniques. In addition, practical ethics and the study of law as it relates to privacy, intellectual property and theft in our digital world are important complementary topics.

i) All BSc Honours degree candidates must complete the program core:

Note 1: SC/MATH 1190 3.00 must be taken if the student has not passed 12U Geometry and Discrete Math.

Note 2: AS/SOSC 2312 9.00 or AS/SOSC 2340 9.00 are highly recommended as fulfilling, in part, the General Education requirements.

Note 3: To satisfy computer science degree requirements, SC/MATH 1000 3.00 or SC/MATH 1013 3.00 may be taken in lieu of SC/MATH 1300 3.00; SC/MATH 1010 3.00 or SC/MATH 1014 3.00 may be taken in lieu of SC/MATH 1310 3.00; SC/MATH 1021 3.00 or SC/MATH 2221 3.00 may be taken in lieu of SC/MATH 1025 3.00.

ii) All BSc Honours degree candidates must comply with general regulation 4 (see the Faculty of Science and Engineering Regulations Governing Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of this calendar) by completing the following (in addition to the computer science and mathematics courses from the program core):

iii) All BSc Honours degree candidates, in accordance with their declared programs, must comply with general regulation 6 (see the Faculty of Science and Engineering Regulations Governing Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of this calendar) and, in so doing, must also satisfy the following, course, credit and standing requirements.

  • Additional elective credits, as required for an overall total of at least 120 credits, including at least 90 credits from science courses, at least 42 credits at the 3000 or higher level, and at least 30 credits which are not in computer science, or mathematics, or information technology (ITEC).

To graduate in Specialized Honours Computer Security requires successful completion of all Faculty requirements and all required program courses, and a minimum cumulative credit-weighted grade point average of 5.00 (C+) over all courses completed.