Cryptology
Module MA5102
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.
Basic Information
MA5102 is a semester module in English language at Master’s level which is offered irregular.
This module description is valid from WS 2010/1 to SS 2014.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 180 h | 60 h | 6 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
Perfect Secrecy, Complexity and One-Way-Functions, Pohlig-Hellman-Cryptosystem, RSA-Cryptosystem, Primality Tests, Diffie-Hellman-, ElGamal- and Rabin-Cryptosystem, Discrete Logarithms, Factoring, Elliptic-Curve-Cryptography.
Learning Outcome
At the end of the module students are familiarized withvarious modern cryptosystems and the necessary basics in algebra. They are able to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the systems.
Preconditions
MA2101 Algebra
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 2 | Cryptology | Karpfinger, C. |
Tue, 08:30–10:00, MI 00.07.014 Fri, 08:30–10:00, MI HS3 and singular or moved dates |
eLearning |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Vorlesung, Übung, Übungsaufgaben zum Selbststudium
Media
Tafelarbeit
Literature
Ch. Karpfinger, H. Kiechle, Kryptologie, Vieweg+Teubner 2009.