COMP_SCI 307-0
Introduction to Cryptography
This course covers the basic knowledge in understanding and using cryptography. The main focus is on definitions, theoretical foundations, and rigorous proofs of security, with some programming practice. Topics include symmetric and public-key encryption, message integrity, hash functions, block-cipher design and analysis, number theory, and digital signatures.
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite: COMP_SCI 212 or Instructor Consent. SoC Mathematics, Science, and Technology Distro
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
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Catalogue variants
- Introduction to Cryptography · 1 Unit · Undergraduate