Unit name | Cryptology (Teaching Unit) |
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Unit code | COMS30023 |
Credit points | 0 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. Dupressoir |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
COMS10017 Object Oriented Programming and Algorithms I or equivalent COMS10014 Mathematics for Computer Science A and COMS10013 Mathematics for Computer Science B or equivalent COMS20010 Algorithms II or equivalent or A working understanding of algorithms and complexity analysis
Exposure to abstract algebra or number theory
A working understanding of (discrete) probability theory
For assessment by coursework: basic programming skills in at least one language |
Co-requisites |
EITHER Assessment units COMS30021 Cryptology (Exam assessment, 10 credits) OR COMS30022 Cryptology (Coursework assessment), 20 credits. Please note: COMS30023 is the Teaching Unit for the Cryptology option. Single Honours Computer Science students can choose to be assessed by either examination (10 credits, COMS30021) or coursework (20 credits, COMS30022) by selecting the appropriate co-requisite assessment unit. Any other students that are permitted to take the Cryptology option are assessed by examination (10 credits) and should be enrolled on the co-requisite exam assessment unit (COMS30021). |
School/department | School of Computer Science |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
Cryptology is a highly interdisciplinary field, deeply rooted in mathematics, but with branches in electronic engineering and computer science. The aim of this unit is to introduce various fundamental aspects of cryptology from a modern perspective, focusing on design and security aspects of cryptographic schemes used for secure two-party communication, and of their underlying primitives.
The syllabus will include aspects of:
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
When assessed by examination, in addition to the general ILOs above, students will also:
When assessed by Coursework, in addition to the general ILOs above, students will also:
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.
Teaching will take place over Weeks 1-7, with coursework support in weeks 8-10 and for students assessed by examination, consolidation and revision sessions in Weeks 11 and 12.
Examination details:
January timed assessment (100%, 10 credits).
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Coursework details:
Coursework, to be completed in Weeks 8-10 (100%, 20 credits)