Mathematics

MATH110 Introduction to Number Theory

Prime numbers, unique factorization, congruences with applications (e.g., to magic squares). Rational and irrational numbers. Continued fractions. Introduction to Diophantine equations. An introduction to some of the ideas and outstanding problems of modern mathematics.

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): MATH 100 or CSE 101.

Credits

5

Quarter offered

Fall, Winter