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MTHE 418 Number Theory & Cryptography

MTHE 418  Number Theory & Cryptography  Units: 3.00  

Time estimates for arithmetic and elementary number theory algorithms
(division algorithm, Euclidean algorithm, congruences), modular arithmetic,
finite fields, quadratic residues. Simple cryptographic systems; public key,
RSA. Primality and factoring: pseudoprimes, Pollard's rho-method, index
calculus. Elliptic curve cryptography.
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0)

Requirements: Prerequisites: MTHE 217 (MATH 217) or MATH 210 or MATH 211 with permission of the instructor Corequisites: Exclusions:   
Offering Term: W  
CEAB Units:    
Mathematics 18  
Natural Sciences 0  
Complementary Studies 0  
Engineering Science 9  
Engineering Design 9  
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science  

Mathematics and Statistics

https://www.queensu.ca/academic-calendar/graduate-studies/programs-study/mathematics-statistics/

...with MATH/MTHE 418.) Three term hours; lectures. EXCLUSIONS: MATH 418, MTHE 418 MATH 827...

Mathematics and Statistics (MATH)

https://www.queensu.ca/academic-calendar/graduate-studies/courses-instruction/math/

...with MATH/MTHE 418.) Three term hours; lectures. EXCLUSIONS: MATH 418, MTHE 418 MATH 827...