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MATH 126 - Number Theory


Introduces number theory and trains students to understand mathematical reasoning and to write proofs. Includes the unique factorization of integers as products of primes, the Euclidean algorithm, Diophantine equations, congruences, Fermat’s theorem and Euler’s theorem (and some applications: calendar problems, magic squares, cryptology).

Prerequisites: MATH 120  or MATH 124  

Anticipated Terms Offered: Offered periodically