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COMP30940

Academic Year 2025/2026

Information Security (COMP30940)

Subject:
Computer Science
College:
Science
School:
Computer Science
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Félix Balado Pumarino
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This course provides an introduction to the field of information security, with a focus on cryptographic protocols and their use in real settings. The continuation of this module (COMP41960) provides a more in-depth study of the cryptographic primitives used to discuss information security in COMP30940.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

The students will get an understanding of the following topics:
- Basic concepts of cryptography
- Symmetric key cryptography
- Public key cryptography
- Hash functions
- Authentication
- Authorisation
- Simple protocols
- Real-world protocols

Indicative Module Content:

(see above)

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Tutorial

8
Autonomous Student Learning

96
Total

128

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures; Reflective learning; Problem-based learning

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Assignments Week 6, Week 11 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
30
 No
Exam (In-person): Final exam End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
70
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Usama Ikhlaq Tutor

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Thurs 09:00 - 10:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 3, 6, 9, 12 Thurs 16:00 - 17:50
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