Subject

Computer Networks and Security

Course Title

Computer Networks and Security
Computer Networks and Security

Code

F23L2W014

Study Programme

Computer Science, Application of Information Technologies, Software Engineering and Information Systems, Software Engineering and Information Systems, Informatics Education, Security, Cryptography and Coding

Organizer of the study programme (unit, institute, department or division)

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

First Cycle

Academic year / semester

3 / Winter

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

Aleksandra Dedinec, Anastas Mishov, Dejan Spasov, Igor Mishkovski, Miroslav Mirchev, Sasho Gramatikov, Sonja Filiposka

Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

A minimum of 18 ECTS credits earned

10.

Objectives of the course programme (competences)

Introduction to the basic concepts of computer networks and security. The student will acquire knowledge related to network architecture, network protocols, and network operation, as well as the main concepts of network security. The student will become familiar with the main components and applications of the TCP/IP protocol suite.

11.

Course content

Lectures:
1. Introduction
2. Overview of the ISO/OSI model
3. Application Layer and HTTP
4. Application layer other protocols
5. Transport Layer Part One
6. Transport Layer, Part Two
7. Network Layer Data Plane
8. Network Control Plane Layer
9. Data layer
10. Ethernet Data Layer
11. Network Security Part One
12. Network Security Part Two

Practical Classes:
1. Getting to know each other
2. Layering and encapsulation
3. Transmission of information across a network
4. Application layer examples
5. Transport Layer Examples
6. Network Layer Data Plane Examples 1
7. Network Layer Data Plane Examples 2
8. Network Layer Control Plane Examples 1
9. Network Layer Control Plane Examples 2
10. Data layer examples 1
11. Data layer examples 2
12. Safety examples

12.

Learning methods

Lectures supported by slide presentations, interactive lectures, exercises (using equipment and software packages), teamwork, case-based learning, use of simulators and other electronic tools for the analysis of the network, protocols, and traffic, guest lectures, independent preparation and defense of a project assignment and a seminar paper, learning in an electronic environment (forums, consultations).

13.

Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

14.

Distribution of available time

30 + 60 + 15 + 0 + 75 = 180 hours

15.

Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures - theoretical instruction	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, teamwork	60 hours

16.

Other forms of activities

16.1.	Project assignments	0 hours
16.2.	Independent assignments	15 hours
16.3.	Home study	75 hours

17.

Assessment method

17.1.	Tests	10 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	0 points
17.3.	Activities and learning	10 points
17.4.	Final exam	70 points

18.

Grading criteria (points / grade)

up to 50 points	5 (five) (F)
from 51 to 60 points	6 (six) (E)
from 61 to 70 points	7 (seven) (D)
from 71 to 80 points	8 (eight) (C)
from 81 to 90 points	9 (nine) (B)
from 91 to 100 points	10 (ten) (A)

19.

Requirement for obtaining a signature and taking the final exam

Laboratory exercises were conducted.

20.

Language of instruction

Macedonian and English

21.

Method for monitoring the quality of teaching

internal evaluation and survey mechanism

22.

Literature

22.1.	Required literature 1. Kurose Ross \| Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach \| Pearson \| 2016
22.2.	Additional literature No. Author Title Publisher Year