MATH 317 - Number Theory

Mode(s) of Instruction: In-person
FC NSMA QFR WADV

4 credits
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: MATH 220 and 232, or consent of instructor. Taught in alternate years only.
Course Last Offered/Scheduled: Spring 2021