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CYBER 100Computer Systems Literacy

3 credits · Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations · Penn State

This is an introductory university-level course in computer systems literacy. The history, architecture and operation of computing systems and underlying computing theory are covered. The intent of this course is to ensure that students with diverse backgrounds can gain the information technology fundamental skills and understanding to succeed with subsequent in-depth courses in the Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations curriculum. At the same time the general nature of the introduction may make it useful for other programs that involve education in concepts and skills relating to information and computing systems.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

None listed in the catalog.

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 1 · Fall (14 programs).

One of the options in (15)

  • Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations, B.S. (Abington)
  • Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations, B.S. (Altoona)
  • Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations, B.S. (Berks)
  • Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations, B.S. (Capital)
  • Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations, B.S. (Information Sciences and Technology)
  • Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations, B.S. (University College)
  • Enterprise Technology Integration, B.S. (Capital)
  • Enterprise Technology Integration, B.S. (Information Sciences and Technology)
  • Information Sciences and Technology, A.S. (Berks)
  • Information Sciences and Technology, A.S. (Information Sciences and Technology)
  • Information Sciences and Technology, A.S. (University College)
  • Information Technology, B.S. (Abington)
  • and 3 more
What it opens up

Courses that list CYBER 100 as a prerequisite (2)

  • CYBER 262 Cyber-Defense Studio
  • ITECH 458 Information Technology Laws, Regulations, and Ethics