Mathematics 471 - Theory Of Numbers

Spring
2019
01
3.00
Eyal Markman
M W 2:30PM 3:45PM
UMass Amherst
17316
Lederle Grad Res Tower rm 202
markman@math.umass.edu
Basic properties of the positive integers including congruence arithmetic, the theory of prime numbers, quadratic reciprocity, and continued fractions. Theory applied to develop algorithms and computational techniques of computer science and to cryptography. To help learn these materials, students will be assigned computational projects using computer algebra software. Prerequisite: MATH 233 and 235. Math 300 or COMPSCI 250 as a co-requisite is not absolutely necessary but highly recommended.
Open to Math majors only. MATH 233 & 235 Note: Co-requisite: Math 300 or CmpSci 250
Note: 25 sears reserved for Math majors
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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