MATH 315 - Number Theory

Institution:

Lewis & Clark College

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Staff Content: Divisibility properties of the integers, unique factorization, linear Diophantine equations, congruences, Fermat's and Wilson's theorems, arithmetic functions. Other topics selected from the following: primitive roots and indices, quadratic reciprocity, the theory of prime numbers, continued fractions, sums of squares, analytic number theory. Prerequisite: Mathematics 215 or consent of instructor. Taught: Alternate years, 4 semester credits.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lclark.edu/

Phone Number:

(503) 768-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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