CSCI 391 - Practical Cryptology

Institution:

Widener University-Main Campus

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Description:

Cryptology is about making and breaking codes. This course covers the historical development of cryptographic methods and cryptanalysis tools. Before modern cryptographic algorithms are discussed in detail, an overview of the classical encryption algorithms is given. Both symmetric (private key) and asymmetric (public key) encryption schemes are analyzed. The course also focuses on methods and algorithms for data integrity and authenticity and protection of information. Prerequisites/corequisites: CSCI 151 for MATH, CSCI, and CIS majors; CSCI 131 for science majors; EE 342 for engineering majors. 3 semester hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 499-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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