University General Course Catalog 2018-2019 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
University General Course Catalog 2018-2019 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.

Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)

MATH 655 - Elementary Theory of Numbers I

(3 units)
Congruences, primitive roots, arithmetic functions, quadratic reciprocity, distribution of prime numbers, diophantine equations, rational approximations, algebraic numbers. 

Grading Basis: Graded
Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate knowledge of divisibility, congruences and primitive roots.
2. solve Diophantine equations using the theory of congruences, diophantine approximation and algebraic numbers.
3. analyze the distribution of primes and mean values of arithmetic functions.
4. apply the course concepts to research problems.
5. synthesize number theoretical methods with other mathematical concepts.


Click here for course scheduling information. | Check course textbook information



Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)