COMPSCI161
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COMPSCI 161 - Computer Security
Subject
COMPSCI
Course Number
161
Department
Course Level
Undergraduate
Course Title
Computer Security
Course Description
Introduction to computer security. Cryptography, including encryption, authentication, hash functions, cryptographic protocols, and applications. Operating system security, access control. Network security, firewalls, viruses, and worms. Software security, defensive programming, and language-based security. Case studies from real-world systems.
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
Instructors
Paxson, Song, Wagner
Prerequisites
COMPSCI 61B, COMPSCI 61C, and COMPSCI 70.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Formats
Lecture, Discussion
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
3
Lecture Hours Min
3
Lecture Hours Max
3
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person, Online
Discussion Hours Min
1
Discussion Hours Max
1.5
Discussion Mode of Instruction
In Person, Online
Outside Work Hours
8
Outside Work Hours Min
8
Outside Work Hours Max
8
Term
Summer
Weeks
8 weeks
Weeks
8
Lecture Hours
6
Lecture Hours Min
6
Lecture Hours Max
6
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person, Online
Discussion Hours Min
2
Discussion Hours Max
3
Discussion Mode of Instruction
In Person, Online
Outside Work Hours
16
Outside Work Hours Min
16
Outside Work Hours Max
16