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Applied Cryptography

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
MoWe 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.		 University Hall Y03-3370 3 $2657 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
MoWe 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.
Location
University Hall Y03-3370
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2657 (guest students)

Description

This course aims to introduce fundamental and practical knowledge of cryptography and its applications. This course covers diverse topics on cryptography and network security techniques including conventional encryption, asymmetric and symmetric cryptology, digital signatures, certificates, key exchange, key management, authentication, network access control, cloud computing security, electronic mail security, advanced crypto primitives, bitcoin, blockchain, and differential privacy. This course focuses on both theoretical aspects and practical applications of cryptanalysis and network security techniques.

Prerequisites

CS 310

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

University Hall Y03-3370

Enrolled / Capacity

11 / 40

Status

Closed

Instructor

Xiaohui Liang

Tuition*

* For course tuition and fees, please visit the Bursar's website.