MAT 337 - INTRO TO CRYPTOGRAPHY

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Mathematics

Description:

The course is an introduction to cryptography, the study of securing communication and information. This course will cover the mathematical, algorithmic, and historical aspects of classical and modern cryptography. We will also introduce students to personal encryption software as well as programming libraries and computer algebra systems that allow one to perform large computations necessary for cryptographic applications. Topics will include classical and modern symmetric ciphers, public-key cryptography (e.g. RSA), various cryptographic protocols, and any other topics of interest to the instructor and students. All necessary theoretical background will be reviewed, but some background in number theory, abstract algebra, probability, or computer science will be expected.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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