MAT200 Math-Based Codes, Ciphers & Secrets
This course will expose students to the world of math-based codes and cryptography from elementary ciphers used in the ancient world to the most sophisticated modern-day encryption. Topics include encryption and decryption of concealment, transposition, and substitution ciphers. History of ciphers will be discussed as well as techniques used to break them.
Prerequisite
MAT101 Mathematics for the Computer Sciences or equivalent;
MAT105 College Algebra