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MAT-3305 Cryptography and coding
Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Contents
This course aims to give an understanding of the cryptological channel and give examples of coding and cryptographical systems based on algebraic and number theoretical principles. Some important algorithms and their complexity will be covered. The prerequisites are MAT-1300 Discrete mathematics 2 and MAT-2300 Algebra 1. | Form of teaching
Lectures: 40 h Coursework: 30 h, a passing grade is requried on the mandatory homework sets for permission to take the exame. | Compulsory teaching
Mandatory homework sets | Assessment
Written final exam of 4 hours. Lettergrades (A-F). | Examination semester
Spring, Autumn | Level of course/Year of study
Master level course. | Contact person/lecturer
Helge Johansen, tel: 77 64 51 30, e-mail: helge.johansen@matnat.uit.no | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Recommended previous qualifications
MAT-1300 Discrete mathematics 2, MAT-2300 Algebra 1 | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Language of instruction
Norwegian, english by request | Homepage
http://uit.no/matstat/mat-3305/
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Grades
Letters, A – F.
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