NUTRITION AND DIETETIC (ENGLISH) | |||||
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) | To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Nutrition and Dietetics field systematically for practice. | |
2) | To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection. | |
3) | To assess nutritional status of risky groups in nutrition related problems (pregnant, babies, adolescences, elders, etc.) | |
4) | To use healthcare, information technologies for Nutrition and Dietetic practice and research. | |
5) | To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships. | |
6) | To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. | |
7) | To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. | |
8) | To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. | |
9) | To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. | |
10) | To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. | |
11) | To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other dieticians, education of health professionals and individuals about nutrition. | |
12) | To carry out dietetic practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community. |