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.
Prerequisite
C or better in
MATH 34700 or departmental permission.
Contact Hours
4 hr./wk.