Cryptology (5 cr)
Code: 5051156-3006
General information
Enrollment
01.12.2022 - 19.01.2023
Timing
10.01.2023 - 30.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology
Teachers
- Paula Steinby
Groups
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VAVA2223
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PTIVIS21
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PINFOS21
Objective
After completing the course the student:
is familiar with the basic concepts and principles of cryptology
understands some mathematical backgrounds of cryptography
knows how symmetric and asymmetric ciphers function
can explain the workings of some cryptographic applications
Content
• basic concepts and principles of cryptology
• mathematical backgrounds of cryptography
• symmetric and asymmetric ciphers
• some up to date cryptographic applications
Location and time
September – December 2018.
Materials
Understanding Cryptography by C. Paar and J. Pelz (Springer, 2010). Available in the library. Some chapters are available for free online.
Various internet sources, links & descriptions are provided in Itslearning.
Teaching methods
Classroom activities, group work and independent work; project work, task-based (homework).
Exam schedules
TBA
International connections
The contents of the course give understanding of the basic cryptographic tools and devices which are essential in the operating environment of an ICT engineer, such as all electronic and wireless communications, e-commerce applications etc.
Students will team up for a project work on some current and relevant aspect of cryptology. The teams will share their work to the whole group, which gives everyone a broader understanding on the topic.
Task-based assessment supports learning and is continuous throughout the course. Studying in an international group develops students’ ability to intercultural communication and multicultural collaboration.
Completion alternatives
-
Student workload
Classroom activities participation
Homework
Project work
Final exam
Content scheduling
• basic concepts and principles of cryptology
• mathematical backgrounds of cryptography
• symmetric and asymmetric ciphers
• some up to date cryptographic applications
January – April 2023.
Further information
Timetables in lukkari.turkuamk.fi.
Other practical information & materials in Itslearning.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Classroom activities + homework 50 %.
Project report and presentation 20 %.
Final exam 30 %. A written exam (1,5 hrs) on specified material.
You need to achieve 40 % of total points and 40 % of the final exam points to pass the course.
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Qualifications
Basics of Mathematical Analysis, Number Theory and Algorithmics