MATH 465 - Number Theory

Institution:

Governors State University

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Description:

A study of the properties of whole numbers: divisibility, primes, modular arithmetic, secret codes, hashing functions, quadratic reciprocity, sums of squares, continued fractions, Diophantine equations, Pell's equation, square-triangular numbers, errors in finite-precision arithmetics using pocket calculators and computers, Fermat's Last Theorem, and related topics. Prerequisite: MAT H325 or MAT H320. Knowing how to program a computer is useful but not necessary.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.govst.edu

Phone Number:

(708) 534-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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