Theory of Numbers

Fall 2012

Theory of Numbers

Listed in: Mathematics and Statistics, as MATH-250

Formerly listed as: MATH-24

Faculty

David A. Cox (Section 01)

Description

An introduction to the theory of rational integers; divisibility, the unique factorization theorem; congruences, quadratic residues. Selections from the following topics: cryptology; Diophantine equations; asymptotic prime number estimates; continued fractions; algebraic integers. Four class hours per week. Offered in alternate years.

Requisite: MATH 121 or consent of the instructor. Fall semester.  Professor Cox.

Keywords

Quantitative Reasoning

Course times and locations

MATH 250 - LEC

Section 01
M 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM MERR 403
W 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM MERR 403
F 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM MERR 403

MATH 250 - DIS

Section 01
Th 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM MERR 403

Textbooks

Below are the textbooks used in this course, along with pricing information and availability at local bookstores. The price range shown is based upon queries to multiple online booksellers; click on the the price field to see detailed pricing information.

ISBN	Title	Publisher	Author(s)	Comment	Book Store	Price
9780131861374	A Friendly Introduction To Number Theory	Pearson	Silverman, Joseph H.	4th edition	Amherst Books	From $24.40-$28.48

These books are available locally at Amherst Books.

Offerings

2022-23: Offered in Spring 2023
Other years: Offered in Fall 2008, Fall 2010, Fall 2012, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2024