-I haven't gone super in-depth with division involving congruences so there were some portions of the reading that were somewhat difficult to understand, but I'm sure with more examples that the things I missed will make more sense.
-It was interesting to see how fractions can be used to greatly simplify expressions involving modular arithmetic, especially when working with a large modulus, such as the example where 1/2 and 6173 are both congruent to 1 mod 12345.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
1.1-1.2 and 3.1, due on August 29
-The most difficult part of the reading material in these sections was probably the short explanation of public key cryptography, though I know that any of the methods discussed in these section will be discussed at length in coming sections, and this is just a short overview.
-Probably the most interesting part of reading these sections was just seeing how many different methods of cryptography were mentioned that I have never heard of before. I am excited to learn more about how they work, and how they apply to real world situations.
-Probably the most interesting part of reading these sections was just seeing how many different methods of cryptography were mentioned that I have never heard of before. I am excited to learn more about how they work, and how they apply to real world situations.
Introduction due on August 29
-My name is Jeff Adams.
-I am a senior majoring in math and minoring in microbiology.
-Thus far I have taken Math 290, Math 314, Math 334, Math 371, Math 341, Math 342, Math 343, and Math 221. I am currently enrolled in this class, as well as Math 410 and Math 300.
-I am taking this class since I am done with the core requirements for the major and I am starting to take the classes of my choosing. Since I'm taking classes more on the applied side, this seemed like an appropriate class to take. Also I have always wanted to learn more of the mathematics behind cryptography.
- I have experience with Java and some Python experience. I would be comfortable learning a new language if required.
-My more effective teachers have always been ones who have been passionate about the subject they teach and have a strong desire for their students to gain that passion. They also challenge students on homework and tests but not to the point of insanity. My least effective teachers have been those who have made the class unnecessarily challenging and have made students feel less confident as a result.
-Something unique about myself is that growing up I lived seven years in Latin America (Costa Rica, Peru, and Argentina).
-I will be able to come to your office hours.
-I am a senior majoring in math and minoring in microbiology.
-Thus far I have taken Math 290, Math 314, Math 334, Math 371, Math 341, Math 342, Math 343, and Math 221. I am currently enrolled in this class, as well as Math 410 and Math 300.
-I am taking this class since I am done with the core requirements for the major and I am starting to take the classes of my choosing. Since I'm taking classes more on the applied side, this seemed like an appropriate class to take. Also I have always wanted to learn more of the mathematics behind cryptography.
- I have experience with Java and some Python experience. I would be comfortable learning a new language if required.
-My more effective teachers have always been ones who have been passionate about the subject they teach and have a strong desire for their students to gain that passion. They also challenge students on homework and tests but not to the point of insanity. My least effective teachers have been those who have made the class unnecessarily challenging and have made students feel less confident as a result.
-Something unique about myself is that growing up I lived seven years in Latin America (Costa Rica, Peru, and Argentina).
-I will be able to come to your office hours.
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