Modules

Prerequisites

Contents

This module targets students who are interested in acquiring an in-depth understanding of current research topics in communication networks / network security / network data science. Each course / semester will focus on a selected research area announced in the beginning of the course. The module begins with a set of lectures to provide the foundations on the selected research area. Students will then work on exploring their individually assigned research topics, both in theory and in practice. Results of this research work are presented and discussed within the class. Discussed research areas can fall within: - Network security - Network architecture - Network measurements / performance evaluation / simulation - Networked systems (e.g., social networks) - Quality of experience of networked systems

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing the module, students posess the following knowlege and skills: • Detailed knowledge of current research topics in the field of Communication Networks / Network Security • In-depth knowledge and understanding of a selected current topic • Knowledge of scientific methods for the development of own results • Ability to work independently on a research topic

Assessment

The assessment consists of equal parts: • one scientific presentation (45 minutes) of the assigned research topic followed by a discussion (project assignment) • one oral (15 minutes) or written examination (60 minutes) on the content of the lecture part • one theoretical or practical paper on the individual research topic (project assignment) In the first lecture it will be announced, if the examination will be offered in written or oral form.

Remarks

• Study programme Informatik M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Angewandte und technische Informatik“ (level 400) • Study programme Cyber Security M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Computer Science“