MATH 422 - Introduction to Number Theory

Institution:

California State University-San Marcos

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Description:

Divisibility, Euclidean algorithm, unique factorization, congruences, and quadratic reciprocity. May also cover some of the following: included primitive roots and indices, continued fractions, sum of squares, introduction to Diophantine equations, prime numbers, pseudo-primes, the prime number theorem, and factorization and primalitytesting algorithms. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for MATH 372. Prerequisite: MATH 378 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csusm.edu

Phone Number:

(760) 750-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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