CMSC456 - Cryptology
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The theory, application, and implementation of mathematical techniques used to secure modern communications. Topics include symmetric and public-key encryption, message integrity, hash functions, block-cipher design and analysis, number theory, and digital signatures.
| Instructor | Section | Day & Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Washington | 0101 | TuTh 11:00am - 12:15pm | ATL 2324 |
| Jonathan Katz | 0201 | TuTh 2:00pm - 3:15pm | ESJ 2208 |
Course Prerequisite(s)
Prerequisite: (CMSC106, CMSC131, or ENEE150; or equivalent programming experience); and (2 courses from (CMSC330, CMSC351, ENEE324, or ENEE380); or any one of these courses and a 400-level MATH course, or two 400-level MATH courses). Or permission of instructor. Also offered as: MATH456, ENEE456. Credit only granted for: MATH456, CMSC456, or ENEE456.
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Fall 2016
Spring 2016
Fall 2014
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