Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

ENGL 101 introduces the conventions of academic writing and critical thinking and teaches the writing skills necessary for success in college. Read and respond to a variety of texts from different disciplines and produce academic texts using a range of critical thinking and rhetorical strategies. Learn how to apply APA documentation style to ethically document sources in texts and reference lists. The course is designed to provide guided practice in the multi-step process of academic writing.

Prerequisites: None

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ENGL 102 introduces the conventions of research writing and teaches how to produce research papers using critical thinking and analytical skills in response to a variety of academic texts. The course is designed to provide guidance in all steps of the research process including choosing a topic, designing a research methodology, analyzing data, and writing up and presenting results.

Prerequisites: ENGL 101

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ARHG 101 Arabic for non-Arabic speakers (3 credits)

This course develops reading and writing skills in Modern Standard Arabic with active speaking and listening skills in both formal Arabic and various Arabic dialects. Authentic materials from the Arabic media will be used in addition to text-related video and audio materials.

Prerequisites: None

ARHG 104 Arabic for Arabic Speakers (3 credits)

A practical language course which aims at developing the language skills of native speakers of Arabic. This course provides the students with a comprehensive knowledge of the linguistic system. It is intended to help learners reach a superior level of proficiency by expanding vocabulary and providing paragraph-level activities in reading, writing, and speaking; through a selection texts by writers from across the Arab world address literary themes and represent a range of genres, styles, and periods, where each text is followed by exercises that measure understanding and comprehension, vocabulary and language applications, including grammar, morphology, spelling, stylistic applications and composition.

Prerequisites: None

The course covers the Modern History of Bahrain since 1500 till 2002. It contains: Chapter I: Introduction geography. Chapter II: A Short History of Bahrain until the beginning of the sixteenth century. Chapter III: Bahrain between European and regional ambitions. Chapter IV: Utub tribe and the establishment of political entities in the Arabian Gulf. Chapter V of Bahrain and British protection. Chapter VI: Bahrain after independence.

Prerequisites: None

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This course covers human rights historical development, major human rights laws, treaties, and conventions. To learn obligations as citizens and residents of Bahrain as well as a member of the international community and to understand Human Rights Enforcement Mechanisms in Bahrain.

Prerequisites: None

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This course aims to enhance understanding of concepts and the development of problem-solving skills in the areas of single variable differential calculus and single variable integral calculus. Topics include limits, differentiation, curve sketching, optimization, and introductory integration. Functions studied range from simple algebraic and radical expressions to more sophisticated rational, logarithms, exponentials, and trigonometric functions.

Prerequisites: MATH 099 or placement exam score

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This course involves applications and techniques of integration, including substitution, by parts, trigonometric substitution, and by partial fractions. The course also introduces improper integrals, numerical integration, sequences and series, geometric series formula, criteria for convergence, power series, and Taylor expansion.

Prerequisites: MATH 153

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This course is designed to provide students with the core competencies of computing literacy and computational thinking, which are essential skills in the digital information age. The course provides an overview of computer systems—hardware, software and networks. Students will practice using essential computing programs, and will develop computational solutions to basic problems. The course also covers social and ethical issues related to computing.

Prerequisites: None

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This course is designed to help students function as independent learners within a university environment. The course teaches students various transferable study skills, including time management, dealing with group projects, test preparation, and critical reading. It also intends to raise students’ understanding of themselves as learners.

Prerequisites: None

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This course introduces the fundamental concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). Students will learn how to design, implement, and test software using the OOP paradigm. The course covers topics such as encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction, and object-oriented design patterns. The course will be taught using a programming language.

Prerequisites: COSC 101

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This course focuses on systems of linear equations and matrices, Gauss elimination, matrices, determinants vectors in 2- and 3-dimensional space, norm, dot product, cross product, lines, planes, Euclidean vector spaces, general vector spaces, and matrix diagonalization.

Prerequisites: MATH 153

This course focuses on logic, methods of proof, set theory, number theory, equivalence and order relations, counting (combinations and permutations), and solving recurrence relations.

Prerequisite: MATH 151 or MATH 153

Data structures are essential building blocks for designing efficient algorithms. This course will introduce the fundamentals of data structures and will provide a thorough understanding of how to systematically organize data in a computer system. In addition, this course will introduce students to analytical tools for comparing data structures in terms of their time and space complexities. Students will appreciate the importance of programming structures, abstractions, and algorithms for improving the efficiency of computer programs. Topics include linked lists, stacks, trees, queues, graphs and analysis of efficiency. The course also covers searching, sorting, and hashing techniques.

Prerequisite: COSC 102

Digital technology has become the core business of almost every manufacturing industry. This course gives an overview of circuitry, logic, and system design for understanding the impact of electrical and computer engineering solutions in a global, economic, and societal context. It focuses on modeling, analysis, and design of digital systems, primarily at the logical design level.

Prerequisite:  MATH 153

This course focuses on practical modelling, analysis, and design of digital systems, primarily at the logic design level. Digital electronic topics include: the basic logic gates, Boolean algebra, number systems, digital arithmetic, combinational logic circuits, multiplexers, decoders and flip-flops, counters, and registers

Co-requisite: CMPE 270

In our lifetimes, we have seen unprecedented expansion of computational capabilities fueled both by advanced processing and architectural innovations to exploit that processing capability. As a result of these capabilities automatic computation is having a huge impact on the way we live, work, communicate, and especially how we do science and engineering. This course examines in-depth the inner-workings of modern digital computer systems and the tradeoffs present at the hardware-software interface. It provides insights in the design process of complex hardware systems. A digital design background is considered fundamental, and it is mandatory.

Prerequisites: COSC 102 and CMPE 270

This course is an introduction to probability and statistics. It emphasizes on operations of sets, counting problems, definition of probability, conditional probability, Bayes’ theorem, one- and two- dimensional random variables, mathematical expectation and variance, basic discrete and continuous probability distributions, moment generating functions, law of large numbers, and central limit theorem. It also includes aspects of descriptive statistics, statistical intervals, hypothesis testing and simple linear regression and correlation.

Pre-requisites: MATH 152 OR MATH 154

This course introduces the fundamental concepts necessary for designing, using, and implementing database systems and database applications. It will teach students about data modeling techniques, relational database design, use of normalization to design normalized relational databases, Structured Query Language’s (SQL), data definition (DDL), data manipulation (DML), and web database development.

Prerequisite: MATH 203 and COSC 125

This course provides an in-depth understanding of modern operating systems, covering core concepts and principles. Key topics include operating system structures, process management, thread management, CPU scheduling, process synchronization, deadlock handling, memory management, virtual memory, mass storage, and file system management. The course aims to teach students about the operating system’s role as an interface between the user and computer hardware, focusing on both high-level functionality and low-level implementation details of CPU scheduling, processes, memory management, file system management, and virtualization. It emphasizes how operating systems act as a critical bridge in computer systems, delving into the intricate workings of these components at a detailed level. 

Prerequisite: CMPE 271

This course covers the Unix system administration and practical concepts and principles that underlie modern operating systems including Processes, Threads, Synchronization, Inter-Process Communication, Deadlock and Disk Scheduling. 

Co-requisite: COSC 372

This course provides students with an overview of programming, problem-solving, testing and debugging. It explores many fundamental programming concepts with emphasis on applying theoretical knowledge to a practical situation. It introduces the fundamental concepts of a computer system, programming languages, and provides a comprehensive introduction to programming for engineering and computer science students. It is designed as an introduction to programming and programming language (Java) for students who have no or very little programming knowledge and experience.

Prerequisite: Passing the Math Placement Test or MATH 099

This course provides students with an overview of Software Engineering, introducing theory and practical exercises with main focus on practical work in teams and individually. Concepts and techniques for systems engineering, requirements analysis, design, implementation and testing of computer systems. Principles of software engineering for production of reliable, maintainable and portable software products. Emphasis on object-oriented analysis and design techniques. This is a lecture portion of a course in software engineering involving the design and partial implementation of a software system as a group project. 

Prerequisite: COSC 125

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to start and manage their own technology-based ventures. The course covers topics such as ideation, business model development, market research, intellectual property, and funding. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the entrepreneurial process and to develop their skills in identifying, evaluating, and pursuing entrepreneurial opportunities. 

Prerequisite: ENGR 205

The course covers topics on technical analysis and runtime algorithms, asymptotic notation, some data structures such as graphs, sorting and searching algorithms and algorithm design techniques. The course covers the application of standard algorithmic approaches, including greedy, divide and conquer, and dynamic programming. Students will also learn about basic graph algorithms and NP- completeness.

Prerequisite: MATH 203, COSC 125

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This laboratory-based course provides students with practical experience in applying software engineering principles and techniques to real-world scenarios. Students will work individually and in teams to engage in various software engineering activities, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of software systems. Through a series of guided projects and exercises, students will develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and effective collaboration within a software engineering context. This laboratory course serves as a valuable opportunity for students to gain practical insights into the application of software engineering concepts and refine their skills in building reliable and maintainable software products. 

Corequisite: SWEN 360

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This course provides an overview of the fundamental concepts and principles of cybersecurity. The course covers topics such as information security, network security, and cybersecurity policies and practices. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the importance of cybersecurity in modern society and the tools and techniques used to protect against cyber-attacks.

Prerequisite: CMPE 215

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This course provides an in-depth analysis of the various security vulnerabilities and threats that modern computer systems and networks face. The course covers topics such as cryptography, malware, network security, social engineering, and ethical hacking. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the different types of security vulnerabilities and threats, the techniques used by attackers, and the strategies for defending against these attacks.

Prerequisite: CYBR 310

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This course focuses on the development of secure software systems. The course covers topics such as secure software design, secure coding practices, threat modeling, security testing, and software vulnerabilities. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the importance of secure software design and the techniques for developing secure software systems.

Prerequisite: SWEN 360

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This course focuses on the principles and techniques of securing computer networks and analyzing digital evidence. The course covers topics such as network security concepts, network attacks and defenses, cryptography, digital forensics, and incident response. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the principles and techniques for securing computer networks and investigating cybercrime.

Prerequisite: CMPE 215

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This course focuses on the study of cybercriminal activities and the methods for preventing, detecting, and investigating them. The course covers topics such as the types of cybercrime, cybercrime laws, cybercrime investigation techniques, digital forensics, and cybercrime prevention. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the nature and scope of cybercrime and the techniques for mitigating the risks of cybercrime.

Prerequisite: CYBR 310

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This course focuses on the identification, analysis, and management of risks associated with information systems. The course covers topics such as risk management frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, risk mitigation strategies, and risk monitoring and control. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the principles and techniques for managing information system risks and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.

Prerequisite: CYBR 362

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This course focuses on the study of techniques for secure communication in the presence of adversaries. The course covers topics such as classical ciphers, modern symmetric and asymmetric key cryptographic systems, cryptographic protocols, and cryptanalysis. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the principles and techniques for designing and analyzing secure communication systems.

Prerequisite: MATH 203

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This course focuses on the study of security standards, regulations, and compliance audits in the context of information security. The course covers topics such as security frameworks, standards, regulations, and best practices, as well as audit methodologies, tools, and techniques. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the importance of security standards and audits in maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.

Prerequisite: CYBR 362

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This course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to protect and defend computer systems and networks from cyber threats. It will prepare students to take a professional certificate in cybersecurity that covers a range of topics related to cybersecurity, including network security, cryptography, security standards, and cybercrime. The course also includes hands-on laboratory exercises and real-world case studies to provide students with practical experience in cybersecurity.

Prerequisite: Senior Level (90 Credits)

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This course provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world environment. The internship is typically offered by companies, government agencies, or non-profit organizations with a focus on cybersecurity.

Prerequisite: Senior Level (90 Credits)

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This course is a project-based course that allows students to apply their knowledge and skills in cybersecurity to a practical project. The course focuses on developing a cybersecurity solution to a real-world problem, and students work in teams to design and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity solution.

Prerequisite: Senior Level (90 Credits), and GPA greater than or equal 2.0)

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This course is a continuation of Cybersecurity Design Project A, where students continue to work on their cybersecurity project from the previous course. The focus of the course is on implementing and testing the cybersecurity solution designed in Cybersecurity Design Project A, as well as evaluating the effectiveness and security of the implemented system.

Prerequisite: CYBR 495A

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This course provides an in-depth understanding of the security and privacy issues in cloud computing. The course focuses on the concepts, principles, and techniques for ensuring the security and privacy of data and applications in cloud environments.

Prerequisite: CMPE 215

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This course provides an in-depth understanding of the security issues related to web applications. The course focuses on the concepts, principles, and techniques for securing web applications and protecting against web-based attacks.

Prerequisite: COSC 312, CYBR 310

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This course provides in-depth understanding of the techniques and tools used by ethical hackers to assess the security of computer systems and networks. The course focuses on the legal and ethical aspects of hacking and the use of hacking techniques to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities.

Prerequisite: CYBR 362

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This course introduces the principles and practices of auditing and controlling information technology systems. The course covers the legal, ethical, and regulatory aspects of IT auditing and control, as well as the tools and techniques used by IT auditors and control professionals.

Prerequisite: CYBR 310

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This course provides an overview of cybersecurity frameworks, their application, and management in organizations. The course covers the various cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and guidelines used to assess and manage cybersecurity risks, as well as the best practices for implementing cybersecurity frameworks in organizations.

Prerequisite: CYBR 310

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This course provides an overview of the incident response process, including preparation, identification, containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned. The course covers the tools and techniques used to identify and respond to cybersecurity incidents, as well as the best practices for managing incident response teams.

Prerequisite: CYBR 310

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