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Cryptography and Security (COMP90043) // Further information

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    LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

    Each week there will be student centred activities planned within two lectures and a workshop. In workshops, tutorial questions illustrating the main concepts taught in the lectures will be discussed.

     

    INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

    Students will have access to lecture notes and lecture slides. The subject LMS site also contains links to recommended textbook and resources on security and cryptography.

     

    CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

    The concepts of security, trust and privacy are very much essential in a range of disciplines in computing and software engineering. This knowledge and skills learned in the subject also forms a basis of many professional careers such as practicing engineers, consultants and Information Technology specialists. Guest lectures by experts from Industry on specific topics from network security and cryptography will be organized.

     

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Science (Computer Science)
    CourseMaster of Philosophy - Engineering
    CourseMaster of Data Science
    CourseDoctor of Philosophy - Engineering
    CoursePh.D.- Engineering
    CourseMaster of Information Technology
    Specialisation (formal)Computing
    MajorComputer Science
    Specialisation (formal)Distributed Computing
    Informal specialisationComputer Science
    Specialisation (formal)Software
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    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

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  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022