Introduction to Cryptography

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Introduces fundamentals of modern cryptography. Topics include basic number theory, public & private key encryption schemes, cryptographic hash functions, message authentication codes, elliptic curve cryptography, Diffie-Hellman key agreements, digital signatures, PUFs, quantum cryptography, and generation of prime numbers and pseudo-random sequences. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in COMP SCI 4610, or a grade of "C" or better in Math 3109. (Co-listed with COMP SCI 5602).