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.
• Master communication techniques.
• Communicate, both orally and in writing, their findings, original proposals, knowledge and underlying principles, in a clear, structured and justified manner.
• Adapt their communication to a variety of audiences.
• Develop and integrate a high degree of autonomy.
• Aquire new knowledge independently.
• 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 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.