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Courses - Spring 2024
CMSC
Computer Science Department Site
Open Seats as of
10/11/2024 at 09:30 AM
CMSC398Q
(Perm Req)
Special Topics in Computer Science; Secure Communication
Credits: 1
Grad Meth: Reg
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in CMSC216 and CMSC250; and permission of CMNS-Computer Science department. Covers basic topics in cryptography and explains how those topics are applied to modern forms of communication. We will cover messaging protocols and modern texting apps such as iMessage, Whatsapp, Signal, and more. We will also discuss ways of communicating with other forms of media such as audio and video. Finally, time-permitting, we will discuss the basics of quantum cryptography, and where current research in that field is headed.