 | Study programme 2019-2020 | Français | |
 | Cryptography and Computer Security | ||
Programme component of Professional Master's in Computer Science : Specialist Focus (Charleroi (Hor. décalé)) à la Faculty of Science |
| Students are asked to consult the ECTS course descriptions for each learning activity (AA) to know what assessment methods are planned for the end of Q3 |
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| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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| US-M2-INFOSP-107-C | Compulsory UE | BUYS Alain | S802 - Réseaux et Télécommunications |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Français | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5.00 | 2nd term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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| S-INFO-056 | Cryptography and Computer Security | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | 100.00% |
| Programme component |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- Skill 2: Have acquired professional skills in relation to the objective defining the degree.
- Enhance work experience or personal achievements to strengthen computer science skills.
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 operating systems, mathematics, computer networks and databases which can be acquired by e.g.
S-INFO-054 Operating systems
S-INFO-053 Computer Networks
S-INFO-051 Mathematics
S-INFO-049 Databases I
Type of Assessment for UE in Q2
- Oral Examination
- Graded tests
Q2 UE Assessment Comments
Oral examination 100 % with lecture notes available
(this examination can take place in English for foreign students, if requested).
Students who successfully passed a prior written examination are exempted from the oral one.
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 % with lecture notes available
(this 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 Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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| S-INFO-056 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
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| S-INFO-056 |
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Required Reading
| AA | |
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| S-INFO-056 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-INFO-056 | Handouts |
Recommended Reading
| AA | |
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| S-INFO-056 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-INFO-056 | Activities on the E-learning platform |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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| S-INFO-056 | Essential System Administration, O'Reilly and associates. |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
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| S-INFO-056 | Authorized |