CSE 234: Understanding Crypto
University of California, Santa Cruz
Cryptography has become ubiquitous, from light bulbs to atomic weapons. This course provides both a comprehensive introduction to applied cryptography and an additional focus on the human issues caused by bad implementations, bad processes, and broken algorithms. Knowledge of C Programming, Linux, and Virtual machines is required. (Formerly Computer Engineering 236 and Computer Science 236.)
Average GPA: 3.62
Grade distribution records: 37 students across 2 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 1 | 2.7% |
| A | 18 | 48.6% |
| A- | 1 | 2.7% |
| B+ | 2 | 5.4% |
| B | 5 | 13.5% |
| B- | 2 | 5.4% |
| C | 1 | 2.7% |
| P | 1 | 2.7% |
| S | 5 | 13.5% |
| U | 1 | 2.7% |
Based on 37 student grade records across 2 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Darrell D. E. Long 37 students, Average GPA 3.63
- James Prescott Hughes 15 students, Average GPA 3.29