Cybersecurity

Students in the engineering computer science (EG-CSE) program will satisfy the same requirements for General Education and obtain the same engineering preprofessional background in mathematics and science as other engineering students. The program contains a strong technical component comprising a set of required courses covering essential areas in computing.   The cybersecurity specialization includes a set of technical electives enabling students to deepen their knowledge and obtain hands-on experience in cybersecurity, preparing students for a career in this important field.

In addition, the program includes a set of interdisciplinary electives in an area of the student's choice from anything the university offers. Students may choose an established minor, a predefined track or if nothing meets their needs, they can work with an advisor to develop their own program. 

To answer the demands of industry for employees with both technical competence and the ability to communicate effectively, the program requires communication courses beyond the usual General Education requirements for engineering.

Requirements

Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.

Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.

Semester 1

• Complete 1 of 6 critical-tracking courses with a minimum grade of C within two attempts: COP 3502C, MAC 2311, MAC 2312, MAC 2313, PHY 2048, PHY 2049
• 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 2

• Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course with a minimum grade of C within two attempts
• 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 3

• Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C within two attempts
• 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 4

• Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course with minimum grades of C within two attempts
• 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 5

• Complete all 6 critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C within two attempts
• 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 6

• Complete COP 3503C and COT 3100
• 2.0 departmental GPA required
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 7

• Complete COP 3530
• 2.0 departmental GPA required
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 8

• Complete COP 4600 and COP 4020
• 2.0 departmental GPA required
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Students are expected to complete the general education International (GE-N) requirement. This is often done concurrently with another state core or university general education requirement – typically GE-C, H, or S.

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms listed in the CpE Critical Tracking criteria.

This semester plan represents an example progression through the major and specialization. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.

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Students needing to satisfy the General Education Writing requirement and the words requirements, should take ENC 2254. The course must be completed with a C or better.

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Students needing only to satisfy the 6,000 Word requirement should take ENC 3246. The course must be completed with a C or better. 

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UF Quest 3 Experiential Learning - Study Abroad / Internship / Co-op may count either as interdisciplinary or technical electives based on the content of the experience. Prior advisor approval is highly recommended.

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PHI 3681 will count for both the Ethics requirement and 3 credits of Technical Electives. If applied in this manner, students may need a free elective to get to 120 credits.