Introduction to Cryptography

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the rapidly growing field of cryptography, an application of algebra. Cryptography is an indispensable tool for protecting information in computer systems. This course explains the inner workings of cryptographic primitives and their applications. Topics range from classical cryptosystems, some of which are thousands of years old, to the cutting-edge area of quantum cryptography. Relevant topics from number theory will be covered as well. Prerequisite(s): MS 141 or MS 180 or MS 181 or MS 182 .