CY 340 - Principles of Cryptography (3)

Introduces the fundamentals of cryptography including the concept of obscuring functions, cryptographic techniques, types of ciphers, proper use of cyphers, ethical uses of cryptography, and decryption practices. Topics also include randomness, polymorphism, and current trends in cryptography. Prerequisites: CS 222, (MA 092, MA 117, MA 120, or MA 125), and MA 155. As needed.