Cryptography

Undergraduate

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
MATH 3022
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Course ID
200044
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Mathematical Science
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Susan Barwick
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

Cryptography is a vital aspect of cybersecurity. This course introduces modern cryptographic techniques in the context of information security in the workplace. It provides a sound understanding of the different types of cryptosystems available, the practical issues of applying cryptographic methods and key issues in the management of information security.

  • Encryption
  • Cryptography In Practice

Course learning outcomes

  • Solve problems in elementary number theory
  • Use number theory techniques to compute encryption and decryption using RSA and ElGamal
  • Explain how different cryptographic tools are used to achieve different security goals
  • Determine the security outcomes of a simple cryptographic protocol
  • Explain the principles of key management and analyse techniques of key generation

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed MATH1000 Foundations in Mathematics OR must have completed MATH1004 Calculus 1 OR must have completed MATH1006 Discrete Mathematics OR must have completed MATHX104 Linear Algebra

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Assessment

  • Multiple Choice Questions – 10%
  • Problem Solving Task, Problem Solving Task, Problem Solving Task – 30%
  • Problem Solving Task – 50%
  • Problem Solving Task – 10%

Availability

Course information is currently not available. Additional details will be shared on 26th October 2026.

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Course fee information is currently not available. Additional details will be shared on 26th October 2026.

Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Mathematics
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) (Honours)
Bachelor of Cyber Security majoring in Technology
Bachelor of Cyber Security
Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours)