MAT 330 - THEORY OF NUMBERS

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Mathematics

Description:

This is an introductory course in number theory. The topics covered begin with divisibility and factorization, the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic, prime numbers, greatest common divisor, and least common multiples. The course continues with congruences and arithmetic functions. The remainder of the course introduces one or more advanced topics such as quadratic residues, primitive roots, Diophantine equations, continued fractions, and cryptography.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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