MA 479 - Cryptography
- Credit Hours: 4R-0L-4C
- Term Available: S
- Graduate Studies Eligible: Yes
- Prerequisites: CSSE 220, and either MA 275 or MA 276
- Corequisites: None
Introduction to basic ideas of modern cryptography with emphasis on mathematical background and practical implementation. Topics include: the history of cryptography and cryptanalysis, public and private key cryptography, digital signatures, and limitations of modern cryptography. Touches upon some of the societal issues of cryptography (same as CSSE 479)