NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 資訊安全與密碼學(4108)
	(Eng.) Information Security and Cryptography
Offering Dept	Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Course Type	Elective	Credits	3	Teacher	Jason Lin
Department	Bachelor Program in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science/Undergraduate	Language	中/英文	Semester	2026-FALL
Course Description	This course covers important concepts in information security. We will discuss various cryptographic techniques, including symmetric-key and asymmetric-key encryption, as well as data integrity and authentication. However, our focus will always be on what is important to know and interesting to study.
Prerequisites				self-directed learning in the course	Y

Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%)			Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives	Competency Indicators	Ratio(%)	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Upon completion of this course, students will have the skills to describe fundamental concepts and understand the current needs of information security. Additionally, they will be able to build simple cryptographic algorithms, which are essential for ensuring secure communication and protecting sensitive data. This course aims to equip students with a solid foundation in information security, enabling them to apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios and contribute to the development of secure systems.				Written Presentation Attendance Assignment Quiz Internship
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Introduction to Security Architecture Week 2 Overview of Cryptography Week 3 Integer and Modular Arithmetic Week 4 Matrices and Linear Congruence Week 5 Classical Cryptography Week 6 Algebraic Structure Week 7 Feistel Structure and Block Ciphers Week 8 Midterm Exam Week 9 Secret-Key Cryptography Week 10 Secret-Key Cryptography Week 11 Random Bit Generation and Stream Ciphers Week 12 Prime Number and Congruence Modulo Week 13 Public-Key Cryptography Week 14 Cryptographic Hash Functions Week 15 Digital Signature Week 16 Final Exam self-directed learning    01.Participation in professional forums, lectures, and corporate sharing sessions related to industry-government-academia-research exchange activities.
Evaluation
Class Participation: 10% - Attendance, in-class discussions, and/or bonus participation activities. Homework Assignments: 30% - Programming or written assignments are assigned periodically throughout the semester. Midterm Exam: 25% - Closed-book written exam. Final Exam: 25% - Closed-book written exam. Self-Directed Learning Project: 10% - Attend an academic or professional event related to information security and submit a reflection report.
Textbook & other References
William Stallings, Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice, 8th Edition, Pearson, 2022.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
Please refer to iLearning 3.0
Office Hours
Tuesdays 15:00-16:00
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