CMPT 980 (Spring 2022) meets on Mon (3:30 PM - 4:20 PM, AQ 5016) and Thu (2:30 PM - 4:20 PM, AQ2104).

Note that the two classrooms and class times are different.

Office hours are Wednesday 2 PM - 3 PM. Further office hours are available on e-mail request (see Module 1 slides for my e-mail address).

For the first two weeks we will meet on Zoom as per university regulation. Here is the link.

This course will satisfy Area II: Networks and Systems for the MSc/PhD breadth requirement.

Grading

There are four components to your grade:

1. Self-Assessment: 10%
2. Paper Reviews: 30%
3. Project: 30%
4. Final Exam: 30%

Your grade and the online self-assessment will be available on Canvas.

Course Slides:

• Module 1: Introduction
• Module 2: Cryptography
• Module 3: Cryptography for Privacy
• Module 4: Web Privacy
• Module 5: Data Privacy
• Privacy Research (not in exam)
• Zerocoin slides (not in exam)