IY0S302 - Foundation of Mathematics for Cyber 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | IY0S302 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Foundation of Mathematics for Cyber | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Computing and Mathematics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Cyber Security | ||
| Module Leader: | Andrew Bellamy, Richard Harding | ||
| Module Team: | Richard Ward, Peter Eden, Joshua Richards, Rachael Medhurst, Emma Derbi, Beth Jenkins, Sharan Johnstone, Arun Kumar, Madhu Khurana, Nisha Rawindaran | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2028 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100376 - computer and information security | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
To provide students with the necessary mathematical techniques required to comprehend the technical aspects of computer operation.
Content Summary
This module will focus on Mathematics that is relevant to Cyber Security students.
• Logic: discrete mathematics – deals with propositional logic and predicate logic
• Sets, Relations, and Functions -
• Combinatorics – permutations, combinations
• Graph Theory
• Probability and Statistics
• Number Theory – Prime numbers and modular arithmetic
• Introduction to binary
• Introduction to cryptography and encryption – Key management
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 44 |
| Independent Study | 72 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 2 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To reproduce mathematical concepts and apply them to a provided scenario. |
| LO2 | To recognise key management techniques essential for encryption and cryptographic operations in the field of Cyber Security. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Coursework 2 (Asynch) | Project. | 0 | 1200 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | Project. | 0 | 1200 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework 2 (Asynch) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | ✔ | ✔ | |