Cryptography: optional subject in the degree in computer engineering in information technologies
G. Rodríguez Sánchez, Ascensión Hernández Encinas, Luis Hernández Encinas, A. Martı́n del Rey, A. Queiruga Dios · European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education · 2014
Cryptography subject is part of the curriculum of the Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering in Information Systems, at the University of Salamanca. This subject becomes easy to understand if the history of Cryptography is used. The basic mathematics includes the following main topics: Modular arithmetic, algebraic curves, finite fields and number theory. Cryptography is a means of protecting personal information to avoid an eavesdropper can access it. From the first century AD with the Julius Caesar cipher to the present day with RSA, ElGamal, knapsack or elliptic curve cryptosystems, the Cryptography has evolved. In this paper we will show the syllabus of Cryptography subject and how the history knowledge supposes an important part of it, and helps students to acquire the skills and competences included in the subject curriculum.