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Fall 2023 - MACM 442 D100

Cryptography (3)

Class Number: 2191

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 14, 2023
    Thu, 11:45–11:45 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    (CMPT 201 or 225) and one of (MATH 340 or 332 or 342); or CMPT 405.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to the subject of modern cryptography. Classical methods for cryptography and how to break them, the data encryption standard (DES), the advanced encryption standard (AES), the RSA and ElGammal public key cryptosystems, digital signatures, secure hash functions and pseudo-random number generation. Algorithms for computing with long integers including the use of probabilistic algorithms. Students with credit for MACM 498 between Fall 2003 and Spring 2006 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

  • Classical Cryptography.
  • The Data Encryption Standard and Advanced Encryption Standard.
  • Basic Integer Algorithms and their Time Complexity.
  • The RSA Public Key Cryptosystem and Attacks on RSA.
  • Algorithms for Integer Primality Testing and Integer Factorization.
  • Finite Fields and the ElGamal Cryptosystem.
  • Algorithms for the Discrete Logarithm Problem.
  • Key Distribution and Key Agreement Protocols.
  • Digital Signature Schemes and Secure Hash Functions.
  • Pseudo-Random Number Generation.
  • The Quadratic Residue Problem and the Jacobi Symbol.

Grading

  • Assignments (6 assignments, weighted equally) 60%
  • Exams 40%

NOTES:


This course is cross-listed with MATH 846.

THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION. 
Students should be aware that they have certain rights to confidentiality concerning the return of course papers and the posting of marks. Please pay careful attention to the options discussed in class at the beginning of the semester.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Textbook: Cryptography: Theory and Practice
Edition: 4th*
Author: Douglas Stinson 
Publisher: CRC Press

*All editions of this book are quite different. ONLY the 4th edition will be used in this class.
ISBN: 9781138197015

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.