Course - Cryptography - TMA4160
TMA4160 - Cryptography
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | B |
Course content
A brief overview of symmetric key cryptography. Diffie-Hellman, public-key encryption (ElGamal, RSA, lattice-based), digital signatures (RSA, Schnorr). Security definitions for cryptographic schemes. Algorithms from algebra and number theory, including primality testing, computation of discrete logarithms in cyclic groups, and elliptic curves over finite fields. The exact contents may vary from year to year, and may including more advanced topics.
Learning outcome
1. Knowledge. The student has an overview of the algebra that forms the basis of modern symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, and some knowledge of classical and modern symmetric cryptography. The student is familiar with the theory of finite cyclic groups, finite fields, elliptic curves and lattices. Moreover, the student is familiar with the motivation for, the use of and attacks on asymmetric cryptography, and knows the main systems and security definitions.
2. Skills. The student masters cryptographic algorithms, including algorithms for key generation, encryption, decryption and cryptanalysis. The student has acquired some intuition about how to attack cryptosystems.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and exercises. The exercises may involve the use of computers. Students are free to choose Norwegian or English for written assessments.
Further on evaluation
Retake of examination may be given as an oral examination. The retake exam is in August.
Recommended previous knowledge
The course is based on TMA4150 Algebra or similar background from algebra, or MA2201 Algebra (see course description for 2014/15). Some proficiency in the use of computers.
Course materials
Will be announced at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIF5023 | 7.5 | ||
| TMA4155 | 4.5 | AUTUMN 2007 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Mathematics
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 B 2024-12-03 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL110 lilla sone Sluppenvegen 14 27 SL110 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 27 SL515 Sluppenvegen 14 2 SL520 Sluppenvegen 14 1 - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 B INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"