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MAT 218-02 - Discrete Bridges to Advanced Mathematics: Number Theory

4 credits (Fall)
Number Theory. This course will provide an introduction to fundamental concepts in number theory. Time permitting, we will study: natural numbers and divisibility, linear equations, basic properties of prime numbers, modular arithmetic and congruences, Fermat’s Little Theorem, Euler’s Theorem, public key cryptography, primitive roots, and quadratic reciprocity. Among core goals of this course is to practice, and improve, the communication of rigorous mathematical arguments.

Prerequisite: MAT 215 .
Instructor: M. Ortz