MATH 317 - Number Theory

Next Offered: 2008-09
Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3 Hours
Attribute: 3 NS, QPf

This course is an introduction to number theory. Topics include primality, divisibility, modular arithmetic, finite fields, quadratic reciprocity, and elliptic curves. Emphasis will be placed both on theoretical questions and on algorithms for computation.
Prerequisites & Notes

Prerequisites: MATH 220 and 232, or consent of instructor.

Note: Taught in alternate years only.