Computer Science 310
Fundations of Cryptography
Fall 2016

Welcome to CS310
When is a cryptographic system secure and how will we ever know? This course introduces the computational models and theory computer scientists use to address these issues. Topics include one-way functions, trapdoor functions, probabilistic complexity classes, pseudorandom generators, interactive proof systems, zero-knowledge proofs, and the application of these theories to modern cryptology.
Prerequisite: CS231 or CS235 or permission of the instructor
Distribution: Mathematical modeling
Semester: Fall, Unit: 1.00

Textbook
There is one textbook in this course from which I will assign readings: Introduction to Modern Cryptography, by Jonathan Katz and Yehuda Lindell. We will be using the second edition this semester. Copies are available in the bookstore.

Course Conference
The course conference will contain announcements and changes to the schedule. Please check this conference before each class and especially before an assign is due. In addition, the conference will contain a section for students ask and answer questions among themselves concerning course material and assignments. You may discuss the homework in general terms, suggest where to go in the text or lecture notes to help someone get started, or you may help clarify an ambiguous question. However, please do not post your solutions either complete or partial. I will check the conference regularly to help with any unanswered questions.

Course Materials
Course materials for each class will be handed out at the beginning of each lecture. Copies are available in .pdf format using the links on this page.