Last updated on November 21, 2005

If necessary consult the legend for the calendar.

September
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1. Course overview
2. Introduction to Computer Security

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Introduction to Computer Security

Optional "get to know" Social Hour at Koerner's Pub at 19:00

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2

12

Optional student entry anonymous survey due 21:00

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Introduction to Cryptography

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Symmetric Cryptography

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Assignment #1 due 21:00

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Asymmetric Cryptography

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1. Quiz
2. Key Management

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27

Cryptography in Networks

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Case Study

16:30 -- deadline for an optional meeting with the instructor to discuss term project proposals

30

 

Assignment #2 due 21:00

 

October
Week # Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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4

Term project proposals presentations

5

Optional anonymous formative feedback Survey I due 21:00

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Policy

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Term project proposals due 21:00
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10

Thanksgiving Day

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Policy

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Policy

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17

Assignment #3 due 21:00

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Authentication

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Malicious Logic

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Malicious Logic

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Mid-term examination

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November
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Development of Secure Software

2

Optional anonymous formative feedback Survey II due 21:00

3

Design Principles

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10

7

Assignment #4 due 21:00

8

Self and online learning. No in-class session

Accountability

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10

Self and online learning. No in-class session

Assurance

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Remembrance Day

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14

West Coast Security Forum, Vancouver Downtown

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Availability

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Assignment #5 due 21:00

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Case Study: ECE/CS Access Management System

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Class starts at 8:30 AM

1. 08:30 Quiz #2
2. UBC evaluation
3. 09:30 Tutorial on Making Oral Presentations

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No in-class session. All groups are preparing for the mini-conference.

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8:00-10:50
Mini-conference

term projects presented

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December
Week # Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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1


8:00-11:00
Mini-conference
1. Term projects presented
2. Results of announced
3. Prizes awarded

2

Term projects reports due 21:00

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6

Self-assessment of course participation due 22:00

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9

Optional summative feedback survey due 24:00
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regular session day no session day self and online studying quiz due exam

Session topics are in bold font

Due dates are in some shade of red

Assignments become available and discussed in the session


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