Instructor: Prof. Ming-Deh Huang
Office: Sal 314, Office Hours: 1-2pm Th
Email: huang@cs.usc.edu, Tel: (213) 740-4783

Teaching Assistant: N/A

Course Information:

• Text:
  • Algebraic aspects of cryptography, Neal Koblitz, Springer-Verlag.
  • Readings from literature.
• Course Outline: The main objective of this course is to study cryptosystems based on elliptic curves and hyperelliptic curves. Such cryptosystems were first proposed in the 1980's. They have attracted considerable attention lately, especially in cryptographic applications where key length needs to be kept to the minimal. Consequently computational problems arising from curve based cryptography have become a focal point of research interest. This course will serve as an introduction to this research area. Grades will be based on the class participation, discussion, presentations and on a project or a term paper.
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