Department of Computer Engineering

CE 340 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Cryptography and Network Security

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
CE 340	FALL	3	0	3	5

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	ELECTIVE_COURSE
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	Face-To-Face/Online
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Group work Problem solving Lecture / Presentation
National Occupational Classification Code	-
Course Coordinator	-
Course Lecturer(s)	-
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives

This course covers introductory level information security concepts, encryption algorithms and systems, and addresses the creation of protection mechanisms using the techniques and approaches required to ensure network security.

Learning Outcomes

The students who succeeded in this course;

Name	Description	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
Name	Description	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
LO8	Use packet generation and network observation tools to analyze network traffic and detect potential vulnerabilities.				X
LO7	Identify threats to computer networks and determine the necessary protection mechanisms and methods to prevent these threats,				X
LO6	Classify types of malware and explain the precautions that can be taken against these software,				X
LO5	Identify security vulnerabilities of operating systems,				X
LO4	Explain authentication, message verification and digital signature techniques,				X
LO3	Create simple cryptographic systems by applying cryptographic algorithms,				X
LO2	Explain the basic principles of cryptography, different encryption and decryption algorithms,				X
LO1	Define the basic principles of information security and security threats,					X

Course Description

Introducing literature and terminology related to cryptography and network security; providing students with information about basic encryption algorithms, systems, working principles and network security techniques.

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses	X
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Managment Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Required Materials	Learning Outcome
1	Basic Concepts	Introduction to Computer Security - M. T. Goodrich and R. Tamassia – Ch1.1 pp. 1-14	LO1
2	Cryptography Concepts	Introduction to Computer Security - M. T. Goodrich and R. Tamassia – Ch1.2 pp 19-31	LO2
3	Symmetric Encryption	Introduction to Computer Security - M. T. Goodrich and R. Tamassia – Ch2.1 pp. 53-68	LO3
4	Asymmetric Encryption	Introduction to Computer Security - M. T. Goodrich and R. Tamassia – Ch2.2 pp. 72-81	LO2
5	Cryptographic Fingerprint Functions	Introduction to Computer Security - M. T. Goodrich and R. Tamassia – Ch2.3-Ch2.4 pp. 83-88	LO4
6	Digital Signature	Introduction to Computer Security - M. T. Goodrich and R. Tamassia – Ch2.4-Ch2.5 pp. 89-97	LO4
7	Operating System Security	Introduction to Computer Security - M. T. Goodrich and R. Tamassia – Ch3 pp. 111-157	LO5
8	Malware	Introduction to Computer Security - M. T. Goodrich and R. Tamassia – Ch4 pp. 167-208	LO6
9	Network Security	Introduction to Computer Security - M. T. Goodrich and R. Tamassia – Ch5.1-Ch5.2 pp. 215-227	LO7
10	Network Security	Introduction to Computer Security - M. T. Goodrich and R. Tamassia – Ch5.3-Ch5.6 pp. 230-256	LO7
11	Network Services and Security	Introduction to Computer Security - M. T. Goodrich and R. Tamassia – Ch6 pp. 261-310	LO8
12	Browser Security	Introduction to Computer Security - M. T. Goodrich and R. Tamassia – Ch7 pp. 319-372	LO7
13	Security Models in Practice	Introduction to Computer Security - M. T. Goodrich and R. Tamassia – Ch9 pp. 435-474	LO1
14	Project presentations		-
15	Review of the Semester		-
16	Final Exam		-

Course Notes/Textbooks	Introduction to Computer Security. M. T. Goodrich and R. Tamassia. Pearson Prentice Hall. 2011. ISBN-13: 978-0-321-70201-2. ISBN-10: 0-321-70201-8.
Suggested Readings/Materials	-

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO8	LO7	LO6	LO5	LO4	LO3	LO2	LO1
Final Exam	1	30		X	X	X	X		X	X
Midterm	1	30					X		X	X
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	4	10	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Project	1	30	X					X
Total	7	100

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Participation	-	-	-
Theoretical Course Hours	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours	-	-	-
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	4	2	8
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	-	-	-
Presentation / Jury	-	-	-
Project	1	20	20
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	1	12	12
Final Exam	1	20	20
		Total	150

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
			1	2	3	4	5
No program competency data found.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

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