ACADEMICS
Course Details

ELE740 - Computer Network Security

2024-2025 Fall term information
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ELE740 - Computer Network Security
Program Theoretıcal hours Practical hours Local credit ECTS credit
PhD 3 0 3 10
Obligation : Elective
Prerequisite courses : -
Concurrent courses : -
Delivery modes : Face-to-Face
Learning and teaching strategies : Lecture, Question and Answer, Problem Solving
Course objective : It is aimed to give the following topics to the students; Network security tools and applications,
Learning outcomes : IP Security, Kerberos, S/MIME, SSL/TLS, Malicious software, classifying and countermeasures, Network Security, Email Security, System Security, Firewalls and Applications; Hackers and Countermeasures. A student completing the course successfully will Identify and classify Network Security Problems, Know and use countermeasures related to Network Security , Know advantages and disadvantages related to various algorithms of IP Security andEmail Security, Use techniques and algorithms taught in the classroom, Know and follow Advanced Network Security Algorithms and related publications.
Course content : Quick Review: Network Security and related topics, Security threats and countermeasures, Computer Security Sistems; concepts and definitions, Authentication and applications, VPN and applications.
References : Stallings W, Network Security Essentials, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007.
Course Outline Weekly
Weeks Topics
1 Network Security Tools and Applications
2 IP Security, VPN, IPSec, Tunnelling Applications
3 Authentication and Applications, Kerberos, X.509
4 Public Key Infrastructure
5 Email Security, PGP, S/MIME
6 WEB Securiy, SSL/TLS, SET
7 Intrusion, Detection and Countermeasures
8 Malicious Software, viruses and countermeasures
9 DoS and DDos Attacks, Countermeasures
10 Midterm
11 Firewall, definition, classification and applications
12 Wireless Networks and Security Applications
13 High Speed Networks
14 Internet Traffic Management
15 Final exam
16 Final exam
Assessment Methods
Course activities Number Percentage
Attendance 0 0
Laboratory 0 0
Application 0 0
Field activities 0 0
Specific practical training 0 0
Assignments 13 20
Presentation 0 0
Project 0 0
Seminar 0 0
Quiz 0 0
Midterms 1 40
Final exam 1 40
Total 100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade success 60
Percentage of final exam contributing grade success 40
Total 100
Workload and ECTS Calculation
Course activities Number Duration (hours) Total workload
Course Duration 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Specific practical training 0 0 0
Field activities 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, etc.) 13 7 91
Presentation / Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Project 14 5 70
Homework assignment 0 0 0
Quiz 0 0 0
Midterms (Study duration) 1 25 25
Final Exam (Study duration) 1 30 30
Total workload 43 70 258
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
Key learning outcomes Contribution level
1 2 3 4 5
1. Has highest level of knowledge in certain areas of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
2. Has knowledge, skills and and competence to develop novel approaches in science and technology.
3. Follows the scientific literature, and the developments in his/her field, critically analyze, synthesize, interpret and apply them effectively in his/her research.
4. Can independently carry out all stages of a novel research project.
5. Designs, plans and manages novel research projects; can lead multidisiplinary projects.
6. Contributes to the science and technology literature.
7. Can present his/her ideas and works in written and oral forms effectively; in Turkish or English.
8. Is aware of his/her social responsibilities, evaluates scientific and technological developments with impartiality and ethical responsibility and disseminates them.
1: Lowest, 2: Low, 3: Average, 4: High, 5: Highest