MAT 473
Cryptography
An introduction to the theory of modern cryptography. Topics covered include private key and public key encryption schemes, digital signatures, pseudorandom generators and functions, zero-knowledge proofs, and some advanced topics. Prerequisites: COS 240 is a required prerequisite or equivalent proof-based mathematical maturity. Prerequisite: COS 330
Topics
- private key and public key encryption schemes
- digital signatures
- pseudorandom generators and functions
- zero-knowledge proofs
- and some advanced topics
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
COS 240 is a required prerequisite or equivalent proof-based mathematical maturity. Prerequisite: COS 330
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
- Catalogue entry ↗
Catalogue variants
- Cryptography · Undergraduate catalogue cross-listing