Computer Science Department · College of Science · Kuwait University
0418-312 — Applied Cryptography
3 credit hours (3:0:3)
Course Details
| Course No. | Program | Credits | Prerequisites | Coordinator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0418-312 | Cybersecurity, B.Sc. | 3 (3:0:3) | 0418-231, 0418-310 | Hussain Almohri |
Description
Mathematical foundations of cryptosystems, basic encryption and decryption, one-way functions, entropy, symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, cryptanalysis, cipher modes.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, students will be able to:
- Understand and apply principles of cryptography.
- Understand application of cryptography to network security and privacy.
- Analyze cryptographic protocols.
Textbook
Applied Cryptography (2nd Edition)
Bruce Schneier — Wiley
Grading
| Exams | 40% |
| Quizzes | 0-10% |
| H.W. | 0-10% |
| Project (field study) | 0-10% |
| Final | 40% |
| Total | 100% |