autumn 2017
INF-2301 Computer communication and security - 10 ECTS
Course overlap
If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:
INF-2300 Computer networks 5 stpINF-2310 Security in distributed systems 5 stp
D-242 Data networks 5 stp
AUT-2001 Industrial control systems 2 stp
Course content
The course focuses on properties of communication between computers, and the machinery needed to faciliate the communication. Among the properties are those arising from the uncertainty of delivery, the omnipresence of errors, and lack of global consistence and authority. There are many technical solutions; their design and implementation is discussed. As computers are used to manipulate 'real world' valuables ever more demans are placed on Authentication, Authorization, and Auditing. Accross a network, only cryptographic technology can assist in upholding interesting properties. Both symmetric- and assymetric encryption will be presented and discussed.Objectives of the course
It is expected that the students, after following the course, have an in depth knowledge of challenges and solutions related to providing reliable and secure communication between computers. This includes knowledge and understanding of the layered Internet architecture, services related to each layer, current communication protocols, and security issues and available solutions.
The students should be able to design and implement low-level network protocols that enable communication between computers. The students should also be able to design and implement solutions that use encryption as a secure element in communication.
Assessment
A 4 hour final written exam counting 100%. Approved assignments give access to the final written exam.
Course requirements: The coursework includes up to 4 written assignments graded "Approved" / "Not Approved". Oral presentation of the assignments and demonstration of a working system can be claimed.
Grading scale: Letter grades A-F.
Re-sit examination: Given early in teaching free semester, if the course is compulsory in the study plan. It will be arranged a 4 hour written exam counting 100%. To get access to the re-sit examination in the teaching free semester the student must have passed the course requirements.
Postponed examination: Given early in teaching free semester. It will be arranged a 4 hour written exam counting 100%. To get access to the postponed examination in the teaching free semester the student must have passed the course requirements.
For further details see: - Utfyllende bestemmelser for eksamener ved Fakultet for naturvitenskap og teknologi (only in Norwegian) - Regulations for examinations at the UiT
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- About the course
- Campus: Tromsø |
- ECTS: 10
- Course code: INF-2301
- Responsible unit
- Department of Computer Science
- Contact persons
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