Spring 2020
COMPSCI 161 001 - LEC 001
Computer Security
David Wagner, Raluca Ada Popa
Class #:28286
Units: 4
Offered through
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
12
Enrolled: 638
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 650
Waitlist Max: 0
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
1 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week, 3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, and 8 hours of outside work hours per week.
Final Exam
TUE, MAY 12TH
08:00 am - 11:00 am
Internet/Online
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 with this class WILL be allowed by the Computer Science department. NOTE: Faculty is NOT obligated to accommodate conflicting final exam times or project due dates.
* This class uses 999 sections. In addition to the lecture, you must in enroll in DIS 999 to enroll in th.. show more
* This class uses 999 sections. In addition to the lecture, you must in enroll in DIS 999 to enroll in th.. show more
* Time conflicts with this class WILL be allowed by the Computer Science department. NOTE: Faculty is NOT obligated to accommodate conflicting final exam times or project due dates.
* This class uses 999 sections. In addition to the lecture, you must in enroll in DIS 999 to enroll in the course. Selection and assignment into the actual discussions happen outside of CalCentral. Instructors will provide more information during the first lecture. show less
* This class uses 999 sections. In addition to the lecture, you must in enroll in DIS 999 to enroll in the course. Selection and assignment into the actual discussions happen outside of CalCentral. Instructors will provide more information during the first lecture. show less
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats