LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
CMP4321 | Introduction to Network Security and Cryptography | Spring Fall |
3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Understanding Cryptography, Christof Paar and Jan Pelzl, Springer 2010. |
References: |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions | |
2) | To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems | |
3) | To be able to identify business processes and use them to increase the productivity in logistics system. | |
4) | To be fully prepared for a graduate study | 2 |
5) | Awareness of the new advancements in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) and to be able to use them in logistics management effectively. internet and the electronic world | |
6) | To understand the components of logistics as well as the importance of the coordination among these components. | |
7) | To know the necessary ingredients for improving the productivity in business life | |
8) | To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations | 4 |
9) | To act and think both regionally and internationally | |
10) | To understand the demands and particular questions of globalization | |
11) | Aware of the two way interaction between globalization and logistics; as well as to use this interaction for increasing the productivity. | |
12) | To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes | 2 |
13) | To acquire leadership qualities but also to know how to be a team member | |
14) | To understand the importance of business ethics and to apply business ethics as a principal guide in both business and academic environment |