Mathematics 471 - Theory Of Numbers
Spring
2023
01
3.00
Owen Gwilliam
M W F 11:15AM 12:05PM
UMass Amherst
63309
Lederle Grad Res Tower Rm 145
ogwilliam@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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