Instructor:     Chris Nevison
Office Hours:   Mon 12:30-1:15, Weds. 12:30-1:15    303 McGregory
Texts:            Simon Singh, The Code Book
                      Albrecht Beutelspacher, Cryptology

Class:             Mon-Weds, 1:20 -2:35,          312 McGregory

This course combines the study of the principles and methods of cryptology - the creation and analysis of codes and ciphers - with the history of cryptology and its importance in world affairs. We will finish with a review of modern coding techniques and their importance to many aspects of modern life.

A syllabus of readings and assignments will be developed as the course proceeds. Students should regularly check the syllabus web page for reading assignments and quizzes.

There will be a series of online quizzes on the readings. These quizzes are open book, but must be completed on time. Class attendance is an important part of the course.

Grading:     two hour exams          25% each
                    labs, homework          20%
                    final project                20%
                    quizzes                       10%