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MATH3380/M33Q Elementary Number Theory

Course Name: 
Elementary Number Theory
Course Code: 
MATH3380/M33Q
Course Credits: 
4 Credits
Level: 
III
Prerequisites: 
MATH2100/M20A, MATH2110/M20B and MATH2125/M21Q
Course Description: 

Prime numbers; unique Factorization in Z and k[x]; arithmetic functions, m, d, w and lattice points; congruence; Chinese remainder theorem; quadratic reciprocity law; algebraic numbers and algebraic integers;  transcendental numbers; finite fields; diophantine equations; distribution of prime numbers; Chybeshev theorem; the Riemann-Zeta Function.

Assessment: 
Examination: One 2-hour written paper 70% Two in-course tests 30%
Categoryofcourses: 
Semester: 
I
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