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Ma 401: Elementary Number Theory

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Divisibility, congruences, theorems of Fermat and Wilson, primitive roots, indices and quadratic reciprocity. Required calculator: TI 89 or Nspire CAS. Prerequisite(s): Ma 150, Ma 202. 3 Credits.

Fall 2023 Course Information

Course Resources

Classroom and Meeting Time

  • The class meets MWF 9:00 - 9:50 p.m. in AL 301.

Textbooks and Resources

  • Elementary Number Theory by Charles Vanden Eynden. 2nd ed. McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2001.

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