13 courses with the subject CYS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CYS 2081Data Communications DE4
(PQ: COS2015 or CYS2112) This course is a comprehensive overview of the broad topic of data communications as the foundation for cybersecurity. Networking models, including ISO OSI and TCP/IP version 5, are used as a framework. Topics include data transmission, transmission media, network topologies, network cabling systems, IP and MAC addressing, TCP/IP protocol suite, local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), wireless networks, and network security. Students complete numerous practical laboratories using modern hardware and networking tools.
(PQ: CYS2081) This course covers an introduction to the concepts of security. These concepts are applied to areas such as programming, databases, networks, systems and applications. The course covers general concepts and specific instances of security related threats. In addition, compliance issues are discussed such as Sarbanes-Oxley reporting and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
(PQ: consent of instructor) Cybersecurity certifications are an industry standard for maintaining relevance. In this course, students successfully complete industry recognized, cybersecurity certifications for various specializations. Specifically, a student earns an instructor approved, certification for credit. The course is repeatable for a maximum of 8 cr.
(PQ: COS2015 or COS2112) This course provides the student with knowledge and exposure for managing network servers. Students will administrate file servers and web servers as well as build virtual machines (VMs).
DES Lab Fee (PER COURSE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 of Northwestern – St. Paul Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 Traditional Student Retention or a Student Experience Dean. Board and room payments are refunded in proportion to the time the student has been in residence. Within one month after termination, a statement will be available for the student on their student account. A student account balance that is not paid in full within sixty days is transferred to ECSI for future monthly billing. The student account must be paid in full before a diploma can be released. Questions may be directed to Student Accounts at 651-631-5352 or studentaccounts@unwsp.edu. There is no charge for a second-half-semester course canceled during the first half of the semester.
(PQ: CYS2269) Introduction to Cryptography focuses on the need to provide secure communications through an insecure medium, namely the Internet. Firms and individuals now see the need for anonymity, non-repudiation, traceability, and authenticity. Each of these needs rely on security mechanisms. This course provides the learner with tools and techniques to create a foundation of secure transmissions. Different levels of security, various security objectives, and a variety of cryptographic techniques will be introduced in this course.
CYS 4465Computer Firewalls and Penetration Testing2
(PQ: CYS2269) This course presents the basics of VPN security and network firewalls. Basic installation techniques are covered along with how to make an intelligent choice of firewall technology. Basic firewall troubleshooting is also presented. This course aligns with the CheckPoint CCSA Certification outline.
(PQ: CYS2269) An introductory course that provides the student with methods for conducting a computer forensics investigation including procedures, tools, ethics and analysis. This course maps to the objectives of the International Association of Computer Investigative . . 4 cr Specialists (IACIS) certification.
Students identify a problem, conduct a literature search, write a proposal outlining the research to be conducted and then carry out the research project. Students prepare a written report and/or an oral summary of their work. This course is designated as repeatable for a . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 cr maximum of 4 credits.
(PQ: C- or better in MGT2271, CYS3065 or DAL2235; COM1075 or COM1825; and ENG1107) The presence of information systems has changed the manner in which business is conducted and affects the day-to-day activities of a majority of employees in the workplace. The management of those systems requires an understanding of issues that fall outside the standard realm of management. This course provides the student with an understanding of the key issues related to the management of information systems and those who design and implement them.
Additional 3000/4000 level COS or DAL courses *Students double-majoring in Cybersecurity must take 10 credits of selectives to meet the unique credit requirement. These electives cannot share with the Cybersecurity major. WCE = WRITTEN COMMUNICATION EMPHASIS OCE = ORAL COMMUNICATION EMPHASIS SEE PAGE 49 FOR EXPLANATION AND PREREQUISITES Computer Science Minor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 cr The computer science minor is designed to introduce students to applications of computer-based systems, the development of computer algorithms, and writing code in various computer languages. Required Courses: COS2005, 3271, 3272; select 4 credits from COS courses numbered 2000 or higher.
