Applications of Number Theory in Cryptology
Course code
MLM7212.DT
old course code
MLM7212
Course title in Estonian
Arvuteooria rakendused krüptoloogias
Course title in English
Applications of Number Theory in Cryptology
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
Elective. To repeat the main laws of number theory, to strengthen knowledge of algorithms of number theory, and to apply them in cryptology.
Brief description of the course
Basis of systematic numbers. Primes, prime testing and pseudoprimes. Algorithms for integer factorisation. Main concepts of cryptology. BCD-Cryptosystems. Symbolic systems. Symmetrical and public-key cryptographic systems. Strong cryptographic systems (DES, RSA, El Gamal, Rabin-Hellmann e.c). Hybrid systems (PGD), block ciphers, digital signatures, digital money.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
Knows mathematical facts and is able to use methods in volume of a subject.
Knows mathematical facts and is able to use methods in volume of a subject.
Teacher
dots Ellen Redi
Study programmes containing that course