Mathematics 471 - Theory Of Numbers

Fall
2021
01
3.00
Vefa Goksel

M W F 10:10AM 11:00AM

UMass Amherst
17531
Lederle Grad Res Tower Rm 143
vgoksel@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.

MATH 233,235,300 & COMPSCI 250 27 seats reserved for Math majors.

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