Sovellettu matematiikka: Kryptologia (3 cr)

Code: TTZM0360-0K0V1

General information

Timing: 01.01.2020 - 31.07.2020
Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 3 cr

Local portion: 3 cr

Mode of delivery: Face-to-face

Unit: School of Technology

Teaching languages: Finnish

Degree programmes: Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology

Teachers: Sirpa Alestalo

Groups: TTV18SM
Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka; TTV18S3
Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka; TTV18S2
Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka; TTV17S5
Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka; TTV17S2
Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka; TTV17S1
Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka

Course: TTZM0360

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Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Objective

The student knows and understands the basics of combinatorics and number theory and can apply them to their own field. The student knows and understands mathematical principles of the most common cryptology methods. They are able to choose a suitable cryptography for the application and has the readiness to deepen their competence.

Content

Basics of combinatorics and number theory (divisibility, prime numbers, congruence, modular arithmetics), random number generation, classic cryptology methods, symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, elliptic curves.

Materials

Material presented at the beginning of the course

Completion alternatives

The grade is based on items of assessment and their weighting in percentage.Exam 50 %Returnable weekly exercises 30 % Course assignment 20 %

Student workload

o lectures 39 ho independent study 42 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Pass (S)
- With the returnable exercises and exam, the student demonstrates their knowledge and understanding of the essential mathematical concepts and calculation rules related to cryptology.
- With the course assignment, the student demonstrates ability to deeper study independently/in a group, some cryptology related topic. The assignment consists of both written and speaking part, both of which are assessed.
- The student demonstrates understanding of the mathematical principles of cryptology methods and knowledge of the purpose and use of cryptology methods.
50 % of the maximum points of all items are required for an accepted course. The items are assessed by the lecturer.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass (S) - With the returnable exercises and exam, the student demonstrates their knowledge and understanding of the essential mathematical concepts and calculation rules related to cryptology. - With the course assignment, the student demonstrates ability to deeper study independently/in a group, some cryptology related topic. The assignment consists of both written and speaking part, both of which are assessed. - The student demonstrates understanding of the mathematical principles of cryptology methods and knowledge of the purpose and use of cryptology methods. 50 % of the maximum points of all items are required for an accepted course. The items are assessed by the lecturer.