MATH 400 - Introduction to Number Theory

Institution:

University of Missouri-Kansas City

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Description:

Congruences and residue classes. The theorems of Euler and Fermat. Primitive roots and indices. Quadratic residues. The Legendre and Jacobi symbols, the law of quadratic reciprocity. Number theoretic functions: the Euler phi-function, the Moebius inversion formula. Quadratic forms. The approximation of irrationals by rationals. Prerequisite: MATH 301 3 hrs

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umkc.edu/

Phone Number:

(816) 235-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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