Cryptography and Security (COMP90043) // Assessment
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Semester 2
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Two equally weighted homework assignments done individually each requiring 25 - 30 hours of work. Intended learning Outcomes (ILO) 1 to 4 are addressed in this assessment, due in week 4 and week 8. The assessment tests the knowledge of the core modules of the subject topic introduced in lectures. They are generally extensions of tutorial questions
| From Week 4 to Week 8 | 15% |
One mid semester test to be held around Week 7
| Week 7 | 10% |
One research report with a in class presentation, about a current security research topic written by a group of maximum three people working in pairs, each member committing approximately 45-50 hours of work. ILOs 1, 5 and 6 and generic skills are addressed in the group project work
| Week 12 | 35% |
One written examination. ILOs 1 to 4 are addressed in the examination
| During the examination period | 40% |
Additional details
Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject, students must obtain at least:
- 50% overall.
- 50% in the homework assignments
- 50% in the group-based work
- 50% in the end-of-semester written examination.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 to 4 are addressed in the examination and the two assignments. ILOs 1, 5 and 6 and generic skills are addressed in the group project work.
Assignment 1 and 2 tests the knowledge of the core modules of the subject topic introduced in lectures. They are generally extensions of tutorial questions. The knowledge earned during the semester is finally tested in 2 hour examination The group work, done in a group of two students, tests research and presentation skills.
Last updated: 27 February 2025