MAS 4203 - Number Theory

Institution:

St. Petersburg College

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3 credits Prerequisites: MAC 2312 (EDF 3214 is also required for Mathematics Education Majors). This course is designed for students who are majoring in secondary mathematics education, mathematics, science or engineering. This course offers an investigative approach to number theory in which students develop their capacity to formulate conjectures and explore their ideas and inquiries through the use of a computer algebra system. Conjectures are developed based in part on computer-generated data and formal proofs are then constructed. Major topics include: divisibility, the Euclidean algorithm, Diophantine equations, factorization, the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic, prime numbers, congruences, and number-theoretic functions. Emphasis is on gaining an understanding of the nature of mathematical thinking and learning. Each student wil develop an electronic portfolio of course projects and accomplishments. 47 contact hours.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.spcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(727) 341-4772

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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