Theory of Numbers

Fall 2010

Theory of Numbers

Listed in: Mathematics and Statistics, as MATH-24

Faculty

David A. Cox (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: Mathematics 12 or consent of the instructor. Fall semester.  Professor Cox.

Course times and locations

MATH 24 - L/D

Section 01
M 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM ESNH 107
Tu 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM ESNH 107
W 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM ESNH 107
F 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM ESNH 107

Textbooks

Below are the textbooks used in this course, along with pricing information and availability at local bookstores. The price range shown is based upon queries to multiple online booksellers; click on the the price field to see detailed pricing information.

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)	Book Store	Price
9780131861374	A Friendly Introduction To Number Theory	Pearson	Silverman, Joseph H.	Amherst Books	From $24.40-$28.48

These books are available locally at Amherst Books.

Offerings

2022-23: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Fall 2010, Fall 2012, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021