Foundations of Number Theory

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Overview

Subject area

MTH

Catalog Number

632

Course Title

Foundations of Number Theory

Department(s)

Description

Number theory: mathematical induction, factorization and fundamental theorem of arithmetic, the division and the Euclidean algorithms, linear Diophantine equations, congruence of classes in integers, modulo n, famous problems in number theory, arithmetic functions, elementary theory of the distribution of primes, quadratic reciprocity, and solutions of systems of congruence equations. Prerequisite: MTH 233 or MTH 236 or permission of the department.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Academic Progress Units

4

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

4

Requisites

012503

Course Schedule