Number Theory

Summer 2016 > Science & Mathematics > MATH.4130 > 011

Course No: MATH.4130-011; SIS Class Nbr: 2830; SIS Term: 2540
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

Studies congruencies and the Chinese Remainder Theorem, Primitive roots, quadratic reciprocity, approximation properties of continued fractions, Pell's equation. Recent application of number theory such as primality testing, cryptology, and random number generation will also be covered.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Section Notes: P: MATH.2210 OR MATH.3210;
  • Core Codes: MATH, STEM
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Kenneth Levasseur
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • M,W | 6:00 PM-8:50 PM ET
  • 2016 Summer: May 16 to Jun 27
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1020
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: B.S. in Mathematics: Teacher Concentration

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