Spring 2025
COMPSCI 161 001 - LEC 001
Computer Security
Peyrin Kao
Class #:29312
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Time Conflict Enrollment Allowed
Offered through
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
107
Enrolled: 530
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 637
Waitlist Max: 200
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 to 1.5 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.
Final Exam
WED, MAY 14TH
07:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dwinelle 155
Birge 50
Valley Life Sciences 2040
Valley Life Sciences 2060
Stanley 106
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
* One in-person alternate final exam will be offered immediately after the regular final exam time.
Questions? Email: cs161-staff@berkeley.edu
* Lecture WILL be recorded for playback later
* One in-person alternate final exam will be offered immediately after the regular final exam time.
Questions? Email: cs161-staff@berkeley.edu
Rules & Requirements
Requisites
- Undergraduate Students: College of Engineering declared majors or L&S Computer Science or Data Science BA
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Reserved Seating For This Term
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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