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CMPUT 210 - Codes, Codemakers, Codebreakers: An Introduction to Cryptography

★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-3) An historical introduction to cryptography intended for a general audience. The development of codes and code-breaking from military espionage in ancient Greece to deciphering hieroglyphics via the Rosetta stone to modern computer ciphers. Includes frequency analysis, one-time-pad security, and public key cryptography. Prerequisite: Any 100-level course.