COURSE DESCRIPTION
A computationally focused introduction to elliptic curves, with applications to number theory and cryptography. Lecture notes from the 2019 edition of this course are available on OCW. The 2021 edition may include some additional material on isogeny graphs relevant to post-quantum ECC.
Prerequisites: A course in algebra covering groups, rings, and fields (including Galois theory) at the level of 18.701/2.
Format: Online, primarily synchronous. Zoom and Piazza links are available on Canvas (or email me).
RECENT UPDATES
05-19-21 The notes for Lecture 25 have been posted.
05-17-21 The slides and notes for Lecture 24 have been posted.
05-17-21 Please be sure to fill out the subject evalation for 18.783 before Monday, May 24. The Council of Math Majors has added some additional questions and would really appreciate your input.
05-12-21 Problem Set 11 has been posted. It is due Wednesday, May 19, by midnight — submit via Gradescope.
05-12-21 The notes for Lecture 23 have been posted (these contain optional material that is needed only for problems 4 and 5 on problem set 12).
