MATH 641 - Number Theory and Applications

Credits: 3

In this course, students are expected to prove theorems in elementary number theory; apply number theoretic concepts to solve various types of problems; communicate about various topics in elementary number theory using appropriate notation and terminology. This course will cover various topics in number theory such as divisibility, modular arithmetic, arithmetic functions, continued fractions, and cryptology.

Prerequisite(s): 24 hours of undergraduate mathematics including the Calculus sequence.

Grading: Standard
Term(s) Offered: Irregularly offered

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