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Academic Year 2003/2004


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.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly problem sets. Take-home mindterm and final.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Reid,James D.   
Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM;     Location: SCIE109
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 30)
SR. major: 0   Jr. major: 0
SR. non-major: 11   Jr. non-major: 11   SO: 6   FR: 2

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004


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