Cryptography: optional subject in the degree in computer engineering in information technologies

G. Rodríguez Sánchez 1 * , A. Hernández Encinas 1, L. Hernández Encinas 2, A. Martín del Rey 1, A. Queiruga Dios 1
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1 Department of Applied Mathematics, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
2 Istitute of Physical and Information Technologies (ITEFI), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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EUR J SCI MATH ED, Volume 2, Issue 2A, pp. 54-57. https://doi.org/10.30935/scimath/9626
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ABSTRACT

Cryptography subject is part of the curriculum of the Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering in Information Systems, at the University of Salamanca. This subject becomes easy to understand if the history of Cryptography is used. The basic mathematics includes the following main topics: Modular arithmetic, algebraic curves, finite fields and number theory. Cryptography is a means of protecting personal information to avoid an eavesdropper can access it. From the first century AD with the Julius Caesar cipher to the present day with RSA, ElGamal, knapsack or elliptic curve cryptosystems, the Cryptography has evolved. In this paper we will show the syllabus of Cryptography subject and how the history knowledge supposes an important part of it, and helps students to acquire the skills and competences included in the subject curriculum.
Keywords: cryptography, skills and competences, collaborative work

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Sánchez, G. R., Encinas, A. H., Encinas, L. H., del Rey, A. M., & Dios, A. Q. (2014). Cryptography: optional subject in the degree in computer engineering in information technologies. European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2(2A), 54-57. https://doi.org/10.30935/scimath/9626

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