Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Have acquired highly specialised and integrated knowledge and broad skills in the various disciplines of computer science, which come after those within the Bachelor's in computer science.
• Manage research, development and innovation.
• Methodically research valid scientific information, lead a critical analysis, propose and argue potentially innovative solutions to targeted problems.
• Master communication techniques.
• Communicate, both orally and in writing, their findings, original proposals, knowledge and underlying principles, in a clear, structured and justified manner.
• Develop and integrate a high degree of autonomy.
• Pursue further training and develop new skills independently.
• Develop and integrate a high degree of autonomy to evolve in new contexts.
• Apply scientific methodology.
• Critically reflect on the impact of IT in general, and on the contribution to projects.

Learning Outcomes of UE

Teach students the basic material to allow them to implement a security policy on computer systems and networks.

Content of UE

Basics of Unix on a security point of view.
Security of operating systems.
Security of software applications.
Network-related security aspects.
Fighting methods against different kinds of pollution (viruses, spam).
Cryptography and security.
Topical issues.

Prior Experience

(A basic knowledge of Unix  is useful, but not absolutely required.)
A basic knowledge of computer architecture, mathematics, simulation, databases, networks and operating systems which can be acquired, for example, in the following courses :
US-B1-SCINFO-001-M - Computer Architecture
Mathematics
US-B1-SCINFO-003-M - Mathematics for computer science  
US-B1-SCINFO-004-M - Calculus I
US-B1-SCINFO-002-M - Calculus II
S-INFO-005    Databases I 
S-INFO-008    Networks I
S-INFO-010    Operating systems
S-INFO-018    Simulation

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Oral examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Oral examination 100%
Oral examination with lecture notes available.
(The examination can take place in English for foreign students, if requested)
According to the Studies Rules and Regulations (Art. 37: "Tout étudiant est tenu de suivre régulièrement les activités d'apprentissage du programme auquel il s'est inscrit, sauf s'il en est dispensé"), regular class attendance (at least 60%) is a condition for being admitted to the exam.  

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Oral examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Oral examination 100%
Oral examination with lecture notes available.
(The examination can take place in English for foreign students, if requested)
According to the Studies Rules and Regulations (Art. 37: "Tout étudiant est tenu de suivre régulièrement les activités d'apprentissage du programme auquel il s'est inscrit, sauf s'il en est dispensé"), regular class attendance (at least 60%) is a condition for being admitted to the exam.  

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable