MATH A6400 Number Theory

A first course in algebraic number theory which assumes some abstract algebra. Topics include: unique factorization in the integers and Euclidean domains, structure of the groups Z/mZ and their multiplicative units, quadratic residues and quadratic reciprocity, algebraic number fields, finite fields.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

C or better in MATH 34700 or departmental permission.

Contact Hours

4 hr./wk.