Cryptology
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Overview
Subject area
MTH
Catalog Number
349
Course Title
Cryptology
Department(s)
Description
Cryptology includes cryptography, cryptanalysis, and several other related problems. Cryptography is the art and science of concealing messages; cryptanalysis is the discovery of concealed messages. In this course, the students will learn several pre-cold-war systems of cryptography, the mathematics behind their cryptanalysis; several modern systems, and understand why the modern systems do not suffer from the same defects.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Academic Progress Units
4
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
4
Requisites
014777