Course Description: An
introduction
to number theory, including divisibility, primes, the fundamental
theorm
of arithmetic, arithmetic functions, and congruences. Additional topics
from these areas, as well as diophantine equations and the theory of
real
numbers will be included as time permits. Designed to extend the
student's
abilities to read mathematics and write proofs.
We will also cover part of the
proof of the Prime Number Theorem.
Prerequisites: MATH 295 or consent of the instructor.
Dates to remember:
First day of class and last day to drop/add:
Tuesday January 9, and Friday. January
12
No class: Monday, January 15
Withdrawal deadline: Tuesday, February
20
Spring Break: Week of March 4
Midterm exams: Feb.
13, and Mar. 27.
Final Exam : There will be a final on
May 1/Tuesday, 8:00-11:00 A.M. (Maybank 223)
.
Note: Make up tests will be given only under extraordinary circumstances. If you miss an exam, you must obtain a written excuse from the Dean of Undergraduate Studies.
Grading Policy: There will be two midterms on Feb. 13, and Mar. 27. Each midterm will be worth 20%, the final will be worth 40% and the homework 20%. The lower bound percentages for the various grades are given below:
Homework will be due nearly every week.
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