AMERICAN CULTURE AND LITERATURE
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
CMP4321 Introduction to Network Security and Cryptography Spring 3 0 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : MEHMET ŞÜKRÜ KURAN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SELÇUK BAKTIR
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This is an introductory course where fundamental concepts in cryptography and network security are explained. After completing the course, students will get basic understanding about encryption, decryption, stream ciphers, block ciphers, public-key cryptography, digital signatures, hash functions, message authentication codes and key distribution protocols.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Gain knowledge on Symmetric key cryptography, block and stream ciphers,
II. Gain knowledge on the AES algorithm,
III. Gain knowledge on Public key cryptography and public key algorithms such as RSA, Diffie-Hellman, Elgamal and elliptic curve cryptography,
IV. Gain knowledge on digital Signatures,
V. Gain knowledge on hash functions,
VI. Gain knowledge on key exchange protocols.

Course Content

Introduction and Review of Basics. Stream Ciphers. Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Block Cipher Modes of Operation. Public-key Cryptography. The RSA Algorithm. Digital Signatures. Hash Functions. Message Authentication Codes. Discrete Logarithm Problem. Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange and ElGamal Encryption. Elliptic Curve Cryptography. Key Establishment Protocols.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction and review of basics.
2) Stream Ciphers.
3) Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).
4) Block Cipher Modes of Operation.
5) Public-key Cryptography.
6) RSA Algorithm.
7) Midterm exam.
8) Digital Signatures.
9) Hash Functions.
10) Message Authentication Codes.
11) Discrete Logarithm Problem.
12) Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange and ElGamal Encryption.
13) Elliptic Curve Cryptography.
14) Key Establishment Protocols.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Understanding Cryptography, Christof Paar and Jan Pelzl, Springer 2010.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 0
Homework Assignments 6 % 20
Presentation 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Homework Assignments 6 4 24
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 126

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Upon graduation, students will acquire key skills and attributes to conduct research to use research tools, to solve problems, to communicate effectively and to transfer skills to the workplace.
2) Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to discuss key issues in fluent English.
3) Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to compose written documents in English with a mature prose style. 4
4) Upon graduation, students will have gained broad knowledge of the American and English literary canons. 4
5) Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to analyze, synthesize and criticize sophisticated works of American and English literature. 4
6) Upon graduation, students will have achieved in depth the understanding of contemporary American culture. 3
7) Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to draw links among diverse literary texts and documents and establish critical connections and adopt an interdisciplinary attitude. 3
8) Upon graduation, students will be able to develop new projects individually or in teams. 3
9) Upon graduation, students will be able to apply their knowledge into their lives for interdisciplinary problem-solving and solutions. 4