Spring 2024
COMPSCI 161 001 - LEC 001
Computer Security
Peyrin Kao, Raluca Ada Popa
Class #:16320
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Time Conflict Enrollment Allowed
Offered through
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
17
Enrolled: 608
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 625
Waitlist Max: 0
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 8 hours of outside work hours per week, and 1 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.
Final Exam
FRI, MAY 10TH
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Wheeler 150
Valley Life Sciences 2050
Physics Building 1
Genetics & Plant Bio 100
Other classes by Peyrin Kao
Course Catalog 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.
Class Notes
* Time conflicts ARE allowed.
* Lecture WILL be recorded for playback later
* Alternate final exam WILL be offered: In person ONLY - immediately after the 'regular' scheduled final.
* Lecture WILL be recorded for playback later
* Alternate final exam WILL be offered: In person ONLY - immediately after the 'regular' scheduled final.
Rules & Requirements
Requisites
- Undergraduate Students: College of Engineering declared majors and L&S Computer Science
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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