CS 6830

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CS 6830
Cryptography

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

A rigorous introduction to the theoretical foundations of the cryptography that powers much of the modern world. As this is a theoretical class, the emphasis will be on formal definitions and proofs. E.g., what does it mean to communicate securely? Can I prove that I am who I claim to be without revealing additional information (such as information that allows others to impersonate me)?

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: general ease with algorithms and elementary probability theory, maturity with mathematical proofs (ability to read and write mathematical proofs).

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CS 4830, CS 5830

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19120 CS 6830   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Stephens-Davidowitz, N

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