CRYPTOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BGT256	CRYPTOLOGY	4	2	2	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The course will cover cryptographic algorithms and methods that form the basis of security protocols and techniques.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Classical encryption techniques, crypto mathematics, symmetric encryption, public key encryption, key management, hash and MAC algorithms, cryptographic applications.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Learn the fundamentals of cryptology.
Learn about encryption applications and cryptological protocols.
Learn the working principles of modern encryption algorithms.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Fundamentals of network and computer security, introduction	Expression
2	Research	Information security concepts, terminology and principles	Expression
3	Research	Symmetric encryption method	Expression
4	Research	Classical encryption techniques	Expression
5	Research	Block cipher and DES	Expression
6	Research	Introduction to Finite Fields	Expression
7	Research	AES	Expression
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Research	More details about symmetric encryption	Expression
10	Research	Introduction to Number Theory (prime numbers, Fermat's and Euler's Theorems)	Expression
11	Research	Prime number testing method, Chinese Remainder Theorem, Concept of discrete logarithm	Expression
12	Research	Introduction to Public Key Encryption Method (PKE)	Expression
13	Research	Key distribution and the Diffie-Hellman algorithm	Expression
14	Research	RSA Encryption technique	Expression
15	Research	Identity and data integrity verification applications of PKE, hash functions	Expression
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
William Stallings, 2006, Cryptography and Network Security: principles and Practices, Pearson, ISBN: 0131873164
D.Bishop, Jones and Bartlett, 2003, Introduction to Cryptography with Java Applets, Jones and Bartlett, ISBN: 0763722073
D.Hook, Wrox, 2005, Beginning Cryptography with Java, Wrox, ISBN: 0764596330

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Knows the necessary terms and information in the computer field.
2	Gains knowledge of the concept of information security.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains the ability to learn the necessary concepts in the computer field.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex Information Security problems; for this purpose, the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to design a complex computer-based system, process, security to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; for this purpose, the ability to apply modern design methods.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for examining Information Security problems
2	Ability to work effectively within the discipline of Information Security and in multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills
3	Professional and ethical responsibility awareness
4	Knowledge of project management and business practices such as risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools required for Information Security applications
2	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish orally and in writing, foreign language knowledge

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Information about the effects of Information Security practices on health, environment and security in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age; Awareness of the legal consequences of Information Security solutions

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	2	2	4
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	5	4	20
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	7	2	14
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	5	2	10
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	14	2	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	2	14
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	70	0	148