Math 445 - Tentative Syllabus

Spring 2005 - Section 1

  • Topics:
    DatesTopic
    1/12 - 1/28Basic framework and examples (TW Chapters 1-2)
    1/31 - 2/4Number Theory I (TW 3.1-3.4, 3.10)
    2/7 - 2/18Symmetric Key Cryptography (TW Chapters 4-5)
    2/21 - 2/25Information Theory (TW Chapter 14)
    2/28 - 3/4Review and Midterm
    3/7 - 3/11Number Theory II (TW 3.5 - 3.9)
    3/21 - 4/1Public Key Cryptography (TW Chapters 6-7)
    4/4 - 4/8Quantum Computing (TW Chapter 17)
    4/11 - 5/4Selected Applications (TW Chapters 8, 13, and parts of 9-12)
    K. Lux / Department of Mathematics / University of Arizona / last revised 11th of January, 2005