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This is an introductory module, giving an overall introduction to the theory and applications of cryptography - the science of secrecy. The student will have an understanding of the mathematics and the algorithms behind several well known cryptosystems.
Indicative Module Content:Classical cryptography: substitution ciphers, introduction to cryptanalysis, frequency counts, Shannon's theory, block ciphers (DES, AES, etc.) public-key cryptography, modular arithmetic, RSA, discrete logarithm, ECC, cryptographic protocols, digital signatures, secret sharing,authentication
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Tutorial | 11 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 70 |
Total | 105 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Final exam | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 75 |
Continuous Assessment: In-semester assessment | Unspecified | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Mr Andrew Fulcher | Tutor |