Cryptology

Spring 2005

Instructor:

David Nacin

Office: Hill Center, room 606

Email: nacin@math.rutgers.edu

Prerequisites:

Basic Algebra and some interest in the material.

Text:

Thomas Barr, Invitation to Cryptology

Grading:

20% Quiz

20% Exam 1

20% Exam 2

40% Final Exam

Notes:

A basic calculator will be allowed for both homework and examinations. Computers and calculators with typewriter keyboards or built-in computer algebra systems, such as the TI-89 and TI-92, will not be permitted on quizzes or exams. Regular attendance is required.

Week Date Chapter

1 1/18 1

2 1/21 1

3 1/25 1

4 1/28 2

5 2/1 2

6 2/4 2

7 2/8 2

8 2/11 2

9 2/15 2

10 2/18 Exam 1

11 2/22 2

12 2/25 2

13 3/1 3

14 3/4 3

15 3/8 3

16 3/11 3

17 3/22 3

18 3/25 4

19 3/29 4

20 4/1 Exam 2

21 4/5 4

22 4/8 4

23 4/12 4

24 4/15 4

25 4/19 4

26 4/22 Additional Topics

27 4/26 Additional Topics

28 4/29 Additional Topics