Cyber Science

Establish, Operate and Defend

The Cyber Science major focuses on computer programming, embedded systems, networks, telecommunications, computer systems, computer investigations and cyber operations.

Cyber Science majors who become cyber operations officers will be able to:

Conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations
Establish and operate combat communications capabilities
Operate, maintain and defend computer and communications networks
Provide secure command and control capabilities
Contribute to the development and acquisition of new systems

Cyber Science majors who become pilots have greater insight into their aircraft and weapons systems which are highly dependent on software systems. They will have an in-depth knowledge of how cyberspace risks may impact mission capabilities. Previous programming experience is neither assumed nor required to succeed in this program.

Potential Job Assignments

Within the Air Force

17X – Cyber operations officer
11X – Pilot
14X – Intelligence
71SX – Office of Special Investigations
13X – Space and Missile Operations

Outside the Air Force

Network Administrator
IT Security Consultant

SAMPLE COURSES

Cryptography
Cyber Warfare
Cyber Operations

SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE

4-DEGREE (FRESHMAN)	3-DEGREE (SOPHOMORE)	2-DEGREE (JUNIOR)	FIRSTIE (SENIOR)
For Lang 1 Beh Sci 110 History 100 Math 141 Comp Sci 110 For Lang 2 Chem 100 English 111 Math 142 Physics 110 Leadership 100	Comp Sci 210 MSS 251 ECE 315 Physics 215 English 211 Comp Sci 220 ECE 281 Math 340 Law 220 P/C/B Option 2 Mech Engr 220 Leadership 200	Cyber Sci 333 Comp Sci 467 ECE 382 Pol Sci 211 History 300 Econ 201 Cyber Sci 334 Cyber Sci Elective 1 Comp Sci 483 Philos 310 Math 356 Adv Open Option Leadership 300	Cyber Sci 435 Cyber Sci 438 Cyber Sci 431 Aero Engr 315 Soc Sci 311 Cyber Sci 439 ECE 348 Cyber Sci Elective 2 Astro Engr 310 Adv SocioCultural Op Leadership 400

Course of Instruction Handbook

ACCREDITATION INFORMATION

The Cyber Science degree is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

To ensure the success of our graduates, we prepare them to achieve the following Program Educational Objectives within two to five years after graduation:

Recognition as successful Air Force officers through demonstration of their ability to: rapidly acquire required knowledge, lead others effectively, apply ethical and moral standards, improve unit performance by application of organizational skills, make sound decisions based on critical thinking, communicate effectively
Selection for career training on or ahead of schedule, and for a progression of assignments of increasing responsibility
Demonstrated ability to solve Air Force technical problems
Success in continuing education

Student Outcomes

Graduates of our program will have the ability to:

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 judgments 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
Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats
Create intentional effects through social and technical manipulation of adversarial systems

CONTACT US

Major Bobby Birrer
bobby.birrer@afacademy.af.edu
(719) 333-7951

Lieutenant Colonel James Maher
james.maher@afacademy.af.edu
(719) 333-3590

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