Number Theory and Cryptography
Explores properties of numbers and their applications in cryptography.
Description : This course delves into prime numbers, divisibility, and modular arithmetic, illustrating how these concepts form the basis for modern cryptographic systems and secure communication.
Category : Math
Age : 12+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Fundamentals of Number Theory
Section 1: Introduction to Numbers
- Lesson 1: Understanding Natural Numbers
Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding Natural Numbers
- Lesson 2: Exploring Integers
Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Exploring Integers
Section 2: Number Classifications
- Lesson 1: Even and Odd Numbers
Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Even and Odd Numbers
- Lesson 2: Prime and Composite Numbers
Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Prime and Composite Numbers
Section 3: Number Concepts
- Lesson 1: Rational Numbers Explained
Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Rational Numbers Explained
- Lesson 2: Irrational Numbers Overview
Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Irrational Numbers Overview
Section 4: Basic Operations
- Lesson 1: Addition and Subtraction Principles
Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Addition and Subtraction Principles
- Lesson 2: Multiplication and Division Fundamentals
Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Multiplication and Division Fundamentals
Section 5: Introduction to Mathematical Proof
- Lesson 1: Understanding Proofs
Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Understanding Proofs
- Lesson 2: Simple Proof Techniques
Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Simple Proof Techniques
Module 2: Prime Numbers and Divisibility
Section 1: Foundations of Prime Numbers
- Lesson 1: Defining Prime Numbers
Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Defining Prime Numbers
- Lesson 2: Identifying Composite Numbers
Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Identifying Composite Numbers
Section 2: Divisibility Rules
- Lesson 1: Divisibility Basics
Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Divisibility Basics
- Lesson 2: Applying Divisibility Rules
Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Applying Divisibility Rules
Section 3: Prime Factorization
- Lesson 1: Factor Trees
Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Factor Trees
- Lesson 2: Unique Factorization Principle
Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Unique Factorization Principle
Section 4: Special Number Properties
- Lesson 1: Perfect Numbers and Deficient Numbers
Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Perfect Numbers and Deficient Numbers
- Lesson 2: Abundant Numbers
Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Abundant Numbers
Section 5: Introduction to GCD and LCM
- Lesson 1: Finding Greatest Common Divisor
Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Finding Greatest Common Divisor
- Lesson 2: Calculating Least Common Multiple
Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Calculating Least Common Multiple
Module 3: Modular Arithmetic Concepts
Section 1: Basic Concepts of Modular Arithmetic
- Lesson 1: Understanding Modular Arithmetic
Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding Modular Arithmetic
- Lesson 2: Remainders in Division
Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Remainders in Division
Section 2: Congruence and Equivalence
- Lesson 1: Definition of Congruence
Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Definition of Congruence
- Lesson 2: Solving Simple Congruences
Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Solving Simple Congruences
Section 3: Properties of Modular Arithmetic
- Lesson 1: Addition and Multiplication Rules
Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Addition and Multiplication Rules
- Lesson 2: Reduction Techniques
Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Reduction Techniques
Section 4: Applications of Modular Arithmetic
- Lesson 1: Clock Arithmetic
Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Clock Arithmetic
- Lesson 2: Patterns in Remainders
Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Patterns in Remainders
Section 5: Problem-Solving with Modular Concepts
- Lesson 1: Modular Equations
Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Modular Equations
- Lesson 2: Using Modular Techniques in Puzzles
Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Using Modular Techniques in Puzzles
Module 4: Introduction to Cryptography
Section 1: Cryptography Fundamentals
- Lesson 1: What is Cryptography?
Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is Cryptography?
- Lesson 2: History of Cryptography
Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: History of Cryptography
Section 2: Basic Encryption Techniques
- Lesson 1: Substitution Ciphers
Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Substitution Ciphers
- Lesson 2: Transposition Ciphers
Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Transposition Ciphers
Section 3: Modern Cryptography Foundations
- Lesson 1: Symmetric vs Public-Key
Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Symmetric vs Public-Key
- Lesson 2: Cryptographic Terminology
Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Cryptographic Terminology
Section 4: Mathematical Foundations in Cryptography
- Lesson 1: Role of Prime Numbers
Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Role of Prime Numbers
- Lesson 2: Importance of Modular Arithmetic in Cryptography
Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Importance of Modular Arithmetic in Cryptography
Section 5: Basic Cryptographic Systems
- Lesson 1: Introduction to RSA
Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Introduction to RSA
- Lesson 2: Simple Cryptographic Algorithms
Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Simple Cryptographic Algorithms
Module 5: Cryptographic Applications
Section 1: Algorithms in Cryptography
- Lesson 1: Overview of Cryptographic Algorithms
Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Overview of Cryptographic Algorithms
- Lesson 2: Algorithm Complexity Basics
Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Algorithm Complexity Basics
Section 2: Secure Communication
- Lesson 1: Encrypting Messages
Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Encrypting Messages
- Lesson 2: Decoding Techniques
Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Decoding Techniques
Section 3: Digital Signatures and Authentication
- Lesson 1: What are Digital Signatures?
Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: What are Digital Signatures?
- Lesson 2: Basic Authentication Methods
Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Basic Authentication Methods
Section 4: Practical Cryptography
- Lesson 1: Implementing Simple Encryption
Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Implementing Simple Encryption
- Lesson 2: Hands-on Cryptographic Exercises
Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Hands-on Cryptographic Exercises
Section 5: Ethical and Practical Considerations
- Lesson 1: Importance of Ethical Cryptography
Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Importance of Ethical Cryptography
- Lesson 2: Reviewing Cryptographic Systems
Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Reviewing Cryptographic Systems