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CSE 132Computer Security

5 creditsUndergraduateStudent Option

Introduction to computer security (including selected topics in network security). Access control. Security in programming languages. Basic cryptography. Security protocols. (Formerly Computer Science 122.)

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): CSE 130 or CSE 131 or permission of instructor. Enrollment restricted to School of Engineering majors.

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When it runs

Fall 2025Open Fall 2025

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 7:10pm–8:45pm
Steven Acad 150A. A. CardenasOpen 99/100

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Alvaro Cardenas3.3 / 52.4 / 556%16

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