GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
NETWORK SECURITY/BM-344
Course Title: NETWORK SECURITY
Credits 4 ECTS 5
Semester 6 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Assoc Prof. Ayhan ERDEM
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/ayerdem
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  ayerdem(at)gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Learn the fundamental problems of network security and the importance of network security
Explain concepts related to cryptography , including plaintext, ciphertext, symmetric cryptography, asymmetric cryptography and digital signature
Explain common network vulnerabilities and attacks, defenses
Identify the possible threats to each mechanism and ways to protect against these threats
Seek a new knowledge about this area
Perform basic network administration tasks.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Introduction to network security and fundamental concepts
2. Week  Why should a network be secured, security policies
3. Week  Risk analysis
4. Week  Data importance and security
5. Week  Network devices
6. Week  Network security
7. Week  Social engineering, phishing, legislation
8. Week  Attacks, denial of service, spams and anti-spams
9. Week  Midterm exam
10. Week  Viruses and worms
11. Week  Authentication and access control
12. Week  Web and social media security
13. Week  Firewalls and VPN techniques
14. Week  Personal area Networks, e-mail security, Wi-fi, RFID, VoIP security
15. Week  Project presentation
16. Week  Final Exam
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Cisco. (2011). What is network security? Introduction to Network Security. Matt Curtin.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  No
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
20
 Assignment
0
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
1
10
 Practice
1
10
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
5
70
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
0
 Searching in Internet and Library
14
1
14
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
1
30
30
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
5
5
 Final and Studying for Final
1
6
6
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
125
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
5
 ECTS: 
5
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Gaining the necessary theoretical and applied knowledge on engineering, mathematics, and science, skills for determining, defining and formulating computer engineering problems.X
2Gaining the ability to choose and apply appropriate analysis, modeling and design methods in computer engineering problems.X
3Gaining the ability to design a system, process or product related to computer engineering for a specific given purpose, gaining the ability to apply modern design tools.X
4Gaining the ability to evaluate the issues of security, robustness, adaptability, economy, ecological problems and sustainability in engineering solutions under realistic constraints and conditions.X
5Gaining the ability of simulation, experimenting, design, interpreting results for analysis and solution of computer engineering problems. Gaining the ability of analyzing of data for real problems which are need of industry.X
6Gaining the ability to use contemporary techniques and tools, information technologies for engineering applications.X
7Gaining the ability to work efficiently as individual or in a group in computer engineering discipline or in interdisciplinary studies. Gaining the ability to act independently, to use initiative when needed, and to be creative.X
8Gaining the ability to communicate efficiently by expressing his/her opinions in Turkish verbally or in written form in a concise manner. Gaining ability to efficiently use at least a foreign language in his/her proficiency.X
9Gaining the ability to grasp the significance of the concepts in areas such as business entrepreneurship, innovation and gaining ability for planning and management of a project.X
10Gaining the ability of awareness about self-renewal concept by comprehending the necessity of lifelong learning.X
11Gaining the ability to have professional and ethical responsibility.X
12The development of personality such as self-confidence, undaunting in the face of difficulties, consistency and patience.X
13Awareness about problems concerning with social, economic, environmental, etc. in our age and realization of the engineering profession by keeping mind in the responsibility which is related the awareness.X