[SGVLUG] Free crypto class, starting 23-Jan-2012, from Stanford University

[Scott Packard]

http://www.crypto-class.org/

Frequently Asked Questions
1.When does the class start?
The class will start in January 23, 2012.

2.What is the format of the class?
The class will consist of lecture videos, which are broken into small
chunks, usually between eight and twelve minutes each. Some of these may
contain integrated quiz questions. There will also be standalone quizzes
that are not part of video lectures, and programming assignments. There
will be approximately two hours worth of video content per week.


3.Will the text of the lectures be available?
We hope to transcribe the lectures into text to make them more accessible
for those not fluent in English. Stay tuned.

4.Do I need to watch the lectures live?
No. You can watch the lectures at your leisure.

5.Can online students ask questions and/or contact the professor?
Yes, but not directly There is a Q&A forum in which students rank questions
and answers, so that the most important questions and the best answers
bubble to the top. Teaching staff will monitor these forums, so that
important questions not answered by other students can be addressed.

6.Will other Stanford resources be available to online students?
No.

7.How much programming background is needed for the course?
The course includes programming assignments and some programming background
will be helpful. However, we will hand out lots of starter code that will
help students complete the assignments. We will also point to online
resources that can help students find the necessary background.

8.What math background is needed for the course?
The course is mostly self contained, however some knowledge of discrete
probability will be helpful. The wikibooks
article<http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/High_School_Mathematics_Extensions/Discrete_Probability>on
discrete probability should give sufficient background.

9.How much does it cost to take the course?
Nothing: it's free!

10.Will I get university credit for taking this course?
No.
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