[ Wesleyan Home Page ] [ WesMaps Home Page ] [ Course Search ] [ Course Search by CID ]

Elementary Number Theory
MATH272 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

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly problem sets. Take-home mindterm and final.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Familiarity with computers useful but not required.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: MATH221

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000

Contact wesmaps@wesleyan.edu to submit comments or suggestions.

Copyright Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, 06459