Cryptology
5 credits
Syllabus, Master's level, 1DT075
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
- Code
- 1DT075
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Computer Science A1N, Technology A1N
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 28 April 2011
- Responsible department
- Department of Information Technology
Entry requirements
At least 120 credits, including Discrete math and Algorithms and data structures or the equivalent.
Learning outcomes
To pass, the student should be able to:
- give examples of how theories, principles, and techniques based on cryptology can be used to achieve data security.
- explain the theories underpinning some common cryptographic methods, such as different types of hash-values, symmetric and asymmetric shiffers and random numbers.
- analyse and construct functions based on these methods and reflect on their limits and applicability.
Content
Theory and practice of different forms of ciphers, e.g. classical, block, flow, affine, and public. Hash-functions with and without keys, handling of keys, random numbers.
Instruction
Lecture, labs, seminars.
Assessment
Written exam (3 credits) and oral and written reports (2 credits)