Mathematics 471 - Theory Of Numbers
Spring
2022
01
3.00
Paul Hacking
TU TH 8:30AM 9:45AM
UMass Amherst
32251
Lederle Grad Res Tower Rm 173
hacking@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.
MATH 233,235,300 & COMPSCI 250 Note: 27 seats are reserved for Math Majors
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