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This is a course in cryptography. Topics we will cover this semester include |
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Instructor: | Dr. Matthew Young |
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Office Hours: | Wednesday 3:00-4:00; Thursday 1:30-3:30; also by appointment. |
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Office: | 225 Milner |
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E-mail: | myoung (at) math dot tamu d0t edu |
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Textbook: | The required textbook is Introduction to Cryptography with Coding Theory, 2nd Ed., by Wade Trappe and Lawrence C. Washington, Prentice Hall, 2006, ISBN 0-13-186239-1. |
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Course Syllabus: | The course covers most of chapters 1-3, 6-9. Additional topics will be covered as time permits. |
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Computational Aids: | Students will be required to perform basic algebraic computations with rather large numbers. Students can use their choice of computer algebra system. PARI is a free program that specializes in number-theoretic calculations. |
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Prerequisites: | Math 222 or Math 304 (Linear Algebra). The course will, however, be mostly self-contained. |
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Course Webpage: | /~myoung/classes/470fall2007.html |
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There will be 2 in-class exams during the semester, as well as a cumulative final exam. The dates and times are listed below. |
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Exam 1 |
Exam 2 |
Final Exam |
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Tuesday, October 2, 11:10-12:25 |
Tuesday, November 13, 11:10-12:25 |
Friday, December 7, 3-5PM |
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BLOC 155 |
BLOC 155 |
BLOC 155 |
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Your final grade will be determined by the total number of points obtained on exams and homework. Out of 450 total points, each component contributes to your grade as follows: |
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Homework |
100 |
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Exam 1 |
100 |
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Exam 2 |
100 |
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Final Exam |
150 |
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The following grade distribution will be used in determining final course grades: |
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90.0%-100.0% |
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80.0%-89.9% |
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70.0%-79.9% |
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60.0%-69.9% |
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0.0%-59.9% |
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Homework will be collected once per week for a grade. Homework assignments will be posted on this web page, so check back frequently! |
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Homework set 1 (50 points) Homework set 2 (100 points) Homework set 3 (90 points) Homework set 4 (90 points) Homework set 5 (20 points) Homework set 6 (60 points) Homework set 7 (100 points) Homework set 8 (50 points) Homework set 9 (50 points) Homework set 10 (100 points) Homework set 11 (15 points) |
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Missed Work: | Making up missed work (including missed exams, quizzes, and homework) will be arranged according to University policies only. A university approved excuse must be provided to the instructor in writing (e-mail is sufficient) within 1 working day for exams and within 2 working days for other work. |
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Academic Dishonesty: |
“An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do.” It is not permissible to hand in the work of others for a grade, including work on exams, quizzes, and homework. You are allowed to discuss homework with others, but your write-ups are expected to be done on your own and in your own words. Copying the work of others will be prosecuted to the full extent possible under University policies. Cheating during an exam will be sanctioned by assigning 0 points on the exam. Further action will be taken in agreement with Texas A&M University Student Rules on Academic Honesty and the Aggie Honor System Code. |
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Disability Assistance: |
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Department of Student Life, Disability Services Office, in Room B118 of Cain Hall or call 845-1637. Their website is http://disability.tamu.edu/. If you believe you have a disability requiring accomodation, you should contact this office several weeks in advance of an exam or assignment. |
| Copyright information: | All printed handouts and web-materials are protected by US Copyright Laws. No multiple copies can be made without written permission by the instructor. | |
| Contact information: | Course announcements may
occasionally
be made via e-mail (e.g. in case of a change to office hours or to
correct potential errors in homework problem sets). Students
should regularly check their neo e-mail accounts. |