Mathematics (MATH) - Number Theory

MATH 3126  Number Theory

Prerequisites:

MATH 1056

Hours:

Three hours of lecture per week for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

Divisibility theory; Euclidean algorithm; congruencies; solutions of polynomial congruencies; primitive roots; power residues; quadratic reciprocity law; arithmetic functions; distribution of prime numbers; quadratic forms; and diophantine equations.