MAT 340 - Number Theory

Institution:

Carlow University

Subject:

Mathematics

Description:

An account of classical number theory as well as some of the historical background in which number theory evolved. Especially intended for prospective secondary teachers to provide familiarity with the number theory and basic concepts of mathematical proofs and reasoning: the division algorithm, the Euclidean algorithm, primes and their distribution, the theory of congruence, Mobius inversion, perfect numbers, the Fermat Conjecture, and Fibonacci numbers

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2010 - 08/31/2010 

Institution Website:

www.carlow.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 578-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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