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Institute of Continuing Education (ICE)

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This course on the mathematics of cryptography introduces some of the most important codes and ciphers. Topics range from simple substitution ciphers and the Enigma machine of World War II, to modern cryptography such as RSA used in internet encryption. You will need to be confident with basic arithmetic and algebra.

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Course dates

24 Jul 2017 to 28 Jul 2017

Course duration

1 week(s)

Apply by

10 Jul 2017

Course director

Academic Directors, Course Directors and Tutors are subject to change, when necessary.

Venue

International Summer Programmes
Sidgwick Site
Cambridge
UK
01223 760850

Teaching sessions

Meetings: 5

Course code

P12