College Seminar (101-7-20)
Instructors
Sandy L Zabell
8474915564
Lunt 227
Meeting Info
Lunt Hall 104: Mon, Wed, Fri 2:00PM - 2:50PM
Overview of class
Topic: Cryptology
Cryptology is the study of secret writing, or more generally secure communication. We will discuss classical methods of cryptography, followed by the use of the German Enigma machine during World War II, and end by discussing modern cryptosystems such as RSA and PGP, digital signatures, and their use in internet security.
Registration Requirements
Register as a College Seminar.
Learning Objectives
Methods of encryption and decryption for both classical and modern systems.
Teaching Method
Discussion and problem sets.
Evaluation Method
Presentations, problem sets, class discussion.
Class Materials (Required)
Simon Singh, The Code Book, Paperback: 432 pages, Publisher: Anchor; Reprint edition (August 29, 2000), Language: English, ISBN-10: 0385495323
Simon Singh, The Code Book, Paperback: 432 pages, Publisher: Anchor; Reprint edition (August 29, 2000), Language: English, ISBN-10: 0385495323
Secret History: The Story of Cryptology (Chapman & Hall/CRC Cryptography and Network Security Series); Bauer, Craig
Publisher : Chapman and Hall/CRC; 1st edition (April 20, 2021)
Language : English
Hardcover : 640 pages
ISBN-10 : 1138061239
ISBN-13 : 978-1138061231
eBook ISBN9781315162539
Available online from the University Library
Class Notes
Professor Zabell has a joint appointment in the Math and Statistics departments. His interests include mathematical probability, applied statistics, forensic science, and the history of cryptography.
Class Attributes
WCAS College Seminar