MA 311 - Number Theory

Institution:

Butler University

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Description:

Divisibility, the Euclidian algorithm, prime numbers, unique factorization, linear congruencies, the Chinese remainder theorem, and applications to public-key cryptography.? Additional topics may include primitive roots, quadratic residues, factoraization algorithms.? Diophantine equations, continued fractions, and the distribution of primes. Prerequisite: MA 205. (U-G) (3 credits)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.butler.edu

Phone Number:

(317) 940-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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