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{\sc Course Announcement}\\
{\bf Math 609: Cryptography}
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An introduction to the wonderful world of secret messages,
public key encryption, unforgable signatures and undeniable
contracts. Learn how to flip a coin over the telephone.
Calculus required, and Discrete Math is highly
recommended. Most required mathematics will be
introduced as needed in the course.

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Class Text:
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\item {\em Cryptography: Theory and Practice}, Douglas R. Stinson. CRC Press.
\item {\em Applied Cryptography, Protocols, Algorithms and Source Code
in C}, B. Schneier. John Wiley and Sons.
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Please email burt@cs.miami.edu to express interest in the
course, and to determine the course's section.
We are tentatively scheduled for Section S, TR 3:05-4:20 PM.

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See also {\tt http://www.cs.miami.edu/\~{}burt/mth609/} for
the latest info.
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{\em
Prof. Burton Rosenberg\\\
Ungar Room 523\\
burt@cs.miami.edu\\
x-2141\\
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