Mathematics 139 - Explorations in Cryptology
Spring
2016
01
4.00
Anne Schwartz
MW 01:15PM-02:30PM;F 01:15PM-02:05PM
Mount Holyoke College
95200
Clapp Laboratory 127;Clapp Laboratory 127
aschwart@mtholyoke.edu
Cryptology is the study of secret codes. Since the beginning of civilization to the present day, encrypted messages have played an important role in war, espionage, diplomacy, and business. This course examines the history of these codes and their mathematical basis.