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Theory of Numbers

Course #: MATH 458

Description:
This course is an introduction to elementary theory of numbers. Topics include, but are not limited to: divisibility and prime numbers, Euclidean algorithm and applications, congruence arithmetic, primitive roots, quadratic residues, continued fractions, Diophantine linear and quadratic equations, approximations by rationals.

Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: MATH 291 or CS 110 and MATH 260 or MATH 314

Offered in:

2024 Spring

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 8344 TuTh
4:00 - 5:15 pm
Zara,Catalin Wheatley W02-0201
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/22/2024 - 05/08/2024
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 19
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: MATH 291 or CS 110 and MATH 260 or MATH 314
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