CS Major with Emphasis on Computer Security and Cryptography
with Emphasis on Computer Security and Cryptography
Students who are interested in computer security can choose from
a number of relevant courses
both within the department and elsewhere at BU, including:
Elective courses in CS
CS458 Network Security
CS538 Fundamentals of Cryptography
CS548 Advanced Cryptography
CS455 Computer Networks
CS556 Advanced Computer Networks
CS552 Operating Systems
CS499 Directed study
Related elective courses in other departments/colleges at BU
CAS MA 341 Introduction to Number Theory
Other available resources at BU
Two Computer Science faculty members, Gene Itkis and
Leonid Reyzin,
specialize in cryptography and computer security; many other faculty
members study questions related to computer security in a number
of different contexts. All are available to advise interested undergraduates.
In addition, a
number of graduate and professional courses, master's programs with concentrations in security, and certificate programs are available at Boston University's Metropolitan College. Courses related to security include MET CS 654, 684, 693, 695, 789, 895, MET TC 685, and MET TM 790.
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