Introduction to reverse engineering Field of study: Computer Science
Programme code: W4-S2INA19.2020

Module name: Introduction to reverse engineering
Module code: W4-INA-S2-20-F-WDIW
Programme code: W4-S2INA19.2020
Semester:
  • summer semester 2021/2022
  • winter semester 2021/2022
  • summer semester 2020/2021
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
The course aims at introducing the students to reverse engineering. Students will use popular and free disassemblers, such as IDAPro, to the analysis of different program types, for example computer viruses, and malware. The program of the course includes: - use of reverse engineering tools, - reverse engineering of binary files, - introduction to code analysis, - analysis and reimplementation of simple programs, - analysis of viruses and malware.
Prerequisites:
(no information given)
Key reading:
1. Bruce Dang, Alexandre Gazet, Elias Bachaalany, Sébastien Josse, "Practical Reverse Engineering: x86, x64, ARM, Windows Kernel, Reversing Tools, and Obfuscation", Wiley, Indianapolis, 2014. 2. Eldad Eilam, "Reversing: Secrets of Reverse Engineering", Wiley, 2008.
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student knows and can explain the operation of advanced mechanisms used in high- and low-level languages. [M_001]
 K_W02 [5/5] K_W04 [5/5]
The student can prepare a presentation devoted to advanced programming issues. [M_002]
 K_U04 [5/5]
The student is able to analyse a computer program using tools such as a debugger and disassembler. [M_003]
 K_U09 [5/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written test. [W_001]
The test comprises theoretical questions concerning the issues discussed in the lecture.
 M_001
Presentation of the assigned topic [W_002]
The students prepare presentations related to the subject of reverse engineering.
 M_002
Oral test [W_003]
It is a discussion on how a given computer programme works.
 M_003
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [Z_001]
The content of the lecture will be available in the multimedia form with some sample project tasks.
 15
The students study the topics presented in the lectures and prepare for the exam individually.
 30 Written test. [W_001] Presentation of the assigned topic [W_002] Oral test [W_003]
laboratory classes [Z_002]
During the classes, the students prepare design tools and complete tasks specified by the teacher.
 30
The students implement projects at home or on computers at the Institute.
 45 Written test. [W_001] Presentation of the assigned topic [W_002] Oral test [W_003]
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
(no information given)