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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 | 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) | Knowledge of photographic and video media and ability to use basic, intermediate and advanced techniques of these media. | |
2) | Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate theories, concepts and uses of photography and video. | |
3) | Ability to employ theoretical knowledge in the areas of the use of photography and video. | |
4) | Familiarity with and ability to review the historical literature in theoretical and practical studies in photography and video. | |
5) | Ability in problem solving in relation to projects in photography and video. | |
6) | Ability to generate innovative responses to particular and novel requirements in photography and video. | |
7) | Understanding and appreciation of the roles and potentials of the image across visual culture | |
8) | Ability to communicate distinctively by means of photographic and video images. | |
9) | Experience of image post-production processes and ability to develop creative outcomes through this knowledge. | |
10) | Knowledge of and ability to participate in the processes of production, distribution and use of photography and video in the media. | |
11) | Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate global, regional and local problematics in visual culture. | |
12) | Knowledge of and ability to make a significant contribution to the goals of public communication. | |
13) | Enhancing creativity via interdisciplinary methods to develop skills for realizing projects. | |
14) | Gaining general knowledge about the points of intersection of communication, art and technology. |