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Blekinge Institute of Technology
Department of Computer Science
Revision: 2
Reg.no: BTH-4.1.14-0191-2026
Course syllabus
Trusted Systems
Trusted Systems
6 credits (6 högskolepoäng)
Course code: DV2644
Main field of study: Computer Science
Disciplinary domain: Technology
Education level: Second-cycle
Specialization: A1N - Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Language of instruction: English
Applies from: 2026-03-17
Approved: 2026-03-17
1. Descision
This course is established by Dean 2023-05-03. The course syllabus is approved by Head of Department of Computer Science 2026-03-17 and applies from 2026-03-17.
2. Entry requirements
Admission to the course requires taken course in operating systems. Further requirements are (I) 6 credits in security
technology or (II) 3 credits in the basics of cryptology and a taken
course i basic cybersecurity. English 6
3. Objective and content
3.1 Objective
During the course, students has the opportunity to acquire knowledge about the principles, techniques and technologies for trusted systems, (the computer and its services), as well as enabling them to understand the process of designing and building secure systems and networks. The course also introduces the Blockchain concept, trusted computing in decentralized systems, and its industrial applications.
3.2 Content
4. Learning outcomes
The following learning outcomes are examined in the course:
5. Learning activities
6. Assessment and grading
Modes of examinations of the course
| Code | Module | Credit | Grade |
| 2610 | On-campus Examination | 2 credits | AF |
| 2620 | Laboratory Session | 2 credits | GU |
| 2630 | Project | 2 credits | GU |
The course will be graded A Excellent, B Very good, C Good, D Satisfactory, E Sufficient, FX Failed result, a little more work required, F Fail.
The examiner may carry out oral follow-up of written examinations.
The information before the start of the course states the assessment criteria and make explicit in which modes of examination that the learning outcomes are assessed.
An examiner can, after consulting the Disability Advisor at BTH, decide on a customized examination form for a student with a long-term disability to be provided with an examination equivalent to one given to a student who is not disabled.
7. Course evaluation
The course evaluation should be carried out in line with BTH:s course evaluation template and process.
8. Restrictions regarding degree
The course can form part of a degree but not together with another course the content of which completely or partly corresponds with the contents of this course.