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Academic Year 2001/2002


Elementary Number Theory
MATH 272 SP

This is a course in the elements of the theory of numbers. Topics covered include divisibility, congruences, quadratic reciprocity, Diophantine equations and a brief introduction to algebraic numbers.

MAJOR READINGS

Text to be announced; some additional notes will be supplied.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly problem sets. Take-home mindterm and final.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Familiarity with computers useful but not required.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM MATH    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: MATH221 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002


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