Fall 2021

Number Theory

Listed in: Mathematics and Statistics, as MATH-250

Formerly listed as: MATH-24

Faculty

Gregory S. Call (Section 01)

Description

An introduction to the theory of rational integers; divisibility, the unique factorization theorem; congruences, quadratic residues. Selections from the following topics: cryptology; Diophantine equations; asymptotic prime number estimates; continued fractions; algebraic integers. Four class hours per week. Offered in alternate years.

Requisite: MATH 121 or consent of the instructor. Limited to 25 students. Fall semester. Professor Call. 

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Problem sets, In-class group work, In-class quizzes or exams, Take-home exams. Students with documented disabilities who will require accommodations in this course should be in consultation with Accessibility Services and reach out to the faculty member as soon as possible to ensure that accommodations can be made in a timely manner.

If Overenrolled: Priority to pre-registered students, math majors, and juniors and seniors.

MATH 250 - LEC

Section 01
M 03:00 PM - 03:50 PM SMUD 207
W 03:00 PM - 03:50 PM SMUD 207
F 03:00 PM - 03:50 PM SMUD 207

MATH 250 - DIS

Section 01
Tu 03:00 PM - 03:50 PM SMUD 207

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Book Store Price
A Friendly Introduction to Number Theory Joseph Silverman 4th edition Amherst Books TBD

These books are available locally at Amherst Books.

Offerings

2024-25: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Fall 2010, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021