Princeton University
Computer Science Department

Computer Science 496
Special Topics in Computer Science:
Cryptography

Amit Sahai

Fall 2001


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Course Summary

This course covers one or more advanced topics in computer science. This course is offered only when there is an opportunity to present material not included in the established curriculum. This course is an introduction to the basic theory cryptography. Topics such as encryption (single-key and double-key), pseudo- randomness, authentication, as well as advanced topics such as Zero Knowledge Protocols will be covered. Prerequisites: COS 226 and 341 or permission of instructor. Recommended: COS 487 and 432.


Administrative Information

Lectures: TTh 3:00-4:20, Room: TBA

Professor: Amit Sahai - 406 CS Building - 258-0255 sahai@cs.princeton.edu

Undergraduate Coordinator: Tina McCoy - 410 CS Building - 258-1746 tmmccoy@cs.princeton.edu

Teaching Assistant: Jason Perry - 317 CS Building - 258-1796 jperry@cs.princeton.edu