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Dec 14, 2025
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University General Course Catalog 2018-2019 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
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MATH 373 - Theory of Positive Integers (3 units)
Mathematical logic, quantifiers, induction, axiomatic development of the theory of positive integers; fundamental theorem of arithmetic. Emphasis is on problem solving and theorem proving.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 181 with a “C-” or better.
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate knowledge of the Euclidean division algorithm, divisibility and prime numbers.
2. solve Diophantine equations and congruences, and use the theory of congruences in applications.
3. encipher and decipher messages in different encryption systems.?
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