ACIT4050 Applied Computer and Network Security Course description

For the final assessment a grading scale from A to E is used, where A denotes the highest and E the lowest pass grade, and F denotes a fail.

Specification for students’ laptop

It is recommended that students come with laptops that can support the lab sessions during lectures.

Laptops should have enough hard disk, memory and CPUs to run at least one Kali Linux and one Ubuntu or Windows virtual machines at the same time.

Minimum laptop specification

PC

4 cores CPU

8GB of RAM

100-120 GB of free hard disk space

MacBook

M1 or 4 cores CPU

8GB of RAM

100-120 GB of free hard disk space

In addition, students are expected to be familiar with Linux operating system. For example, they should be able to install packages and run basic Linux commands.

Associate Professor Kyrre Begnum

The course is divided into three modules, the first is in navigating the world of scientific literature. Here, the course will focus on the structure of scientific documents such as thesis and research papers as well as how to search for and find relevant literature for own research. It will also cover presentation technique in this part. Module one will be based on mainly lectures and workshops/labs where students work on assignments.

Topic keywords Module 1:

• Structure of research papers and thesis
• Conducting literature surveys
• Presentation technique and public speaking

The second module will focus on different research methods. There will be several versions of this module available focusing on sub-areas of research methods, such as quantitative methods. Here, the student will pick the appropriate module for their own specialization field. The modules will be taught with their own structure, either seminar or regular lab-based teaching where appropriate.

Topic keywords:

• Module 2A - Quantitative methods
• Module 2B - Qualitative methods

The third and final module will cover aspects of ethics in research, such as plagiarism and forgery.

Topic keywords Module 3:

• Plagiarism in research
• Forgery of scientific results
• The role of the researcher / expert

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

• 8 assignments focusing on technical work or on theoretical aspects, documented in reports.

Individual written exam 3 hours.

The exam grade can be appealed.

New/postponed exam

In case of failed exam or legal absence, the student may apply for a new or postponed exam. New or postponed exams are offered within a reasonable time span following the regular exam. The student is responsible for registering for a new/postponed exam within the time limits set by OsloMet. The Regulations for new or postponed examinations are available in Regulations relating to studies and examinations at OsloMet.

In the event of resit and rescheduled exams, another exam form may also be used or a new assignment given with a new deadline. If oral exams are used, the result cannot be appealed.

No aids are permitted

Grade scale A-F.

Two internal examiners. External examiner is used periodically.

Professor Olav Lysne