Mathematics 356 – Theory of Numbers
(01:640:356)
General Information (Catalog Description)
Properties of the natural numbers, congruences, diophantine equations, and elementary arithmetical functions.
Prerequisite: CALC3.
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Current Semester: Fall 2008
Taught in the Summer and Fall terms.
Previous Semesters
- Summer 2008: Prof. Weingart
- Fall 2007: Prof. Sahi
- Fall 2006: Prof. Sills (T Th 1:40-3 PM, SEC-217)
- Fall term, 1998. One section taught by Prof. Bumby. A descriptive syllabus in two parts is included.
- Summer term, 2000. One section taught by David Nacin. A lecture schedule is available.
- Fall 2001. One section taught by Prof. Miller.
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