MATH 3905 - Cryptography and Codes

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Mathematics

Description:

Applied introduction to classical and modern cryptography. Includes a brief review of the required mathematics, including modular arithmetic and matrix algebra (previous knowledge of these topics is not required). Introduces symmetric (private key) and asymmetric (public key) cryptography, focusing on the algorithms, their security, and attacks on them. Also introduces error-correction codes and and current trends and topics in cryptography. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the differences, challenges, and roles of private-key versus public-key cryptography. 2. Employ modular arithmetic and matrix algebra in applications of cryptography and error-correcting codes. 3. Demonstrate understanding of the theory, application, and weaknesses of classical cryptosystems. 4. Simulate classical and modern cryptosystems as well as error-correcting codes. 5. Apply the common methods of attack on cryptosystems to test security. Prerequisites: CS 1400 (Grade C or higher); and MATH 2200 or CS 2100 (Grade C or higher). FA (even)

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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