Introduction to fundamental concepts in computer networks. Students will gain knowledge of network architectures, network protocols and how to design computer network. Students will be familiarized with main components and applications of TCP/IP protocol suite

Introduction to procedures and mechanisms for protection of computer systems from security point of view and procedures for increasing the level of computer system security against unauthorized access.

Introduction to basic cryptographic principles and methods; Teaching basic crypto design; Practical use of learned cryptographic algorithms.

The goal of the course is to introduce the students to basic concepts and modern techniques in the field of data mining. After successfully passing the course the students: will have the inside knowledge about the techniques and algorithms for data mining, as well as the statistical data analysis; will be able to successfully apply the data mining algorithms in solving real problems on large data sets; will be able to conceptualize, analyse, realize, and estimate the performance of a data mining system, and will be introduced to main challenges in the given domain and the domain of research.