MMSS 2016: Introduction to cryptology
Instructor: Anton Lukyanenko
Email: alukyane@gmu.edu
Course assistants: Matt Stevenson and TBA
Classroom: 4096 East Hall
Computer lab: B743 EH
Meeting times: weekdays 9-12 and 1:30-4:30
July 23 - August 2 (half-day on August 3)
About the Course
How is it that we are able
to send information securely online, so that the receiver can read our (say)
credit card number easily, but no one else can?
The course answers the question in two ways: through a hands-on exploration of
cryptographic methods, starting with the eaerliest known Caesar Cipher used
by the Romans; and through a careful study of number theory. We start by asking
"what are numbers?" and "how does arithmetic work?" and make our way to the modern
RSA algorithm used in everyday online transactions.
Unlike in a traditional class, it is up to students to discover the material.
While the instructor and assistants set the pace and goals, it is up to the students
to connect all the dots in groups and present their results to the class to reach
consensus.
Course Materials
Lab 1
Lab 2
Lab 3
Lab 4
Lab 5
Lab 6
Lab 7
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