Information Package

Program of Health Information Systems Technician

TEKN185

INTRODUCTION TO CRYPTOGRAPHY

Course Code
TEKN185
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the basic concepts of cryptography and its historical development.
  2. Defines symmetric and asymmetric encryption methods and applies them on examples.
  3. Explains digital signatures, hash functions and authentication mechanisms.
  4. Evaluates the relationship between cryptography and information security.
  5. It applies cryptographic algorithms to simple software.
  6. Discusses the ethical and legal dimensions of cryptography.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Description
Course Contents
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Project 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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