Elementary Number Theory
MATH 272
Spring 2010
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01
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This is a course in the elements of the theory of numbers. Topics covered include divisibility, congruences, quadratic reciprocity, Diophantine equations, and a brief introduction to algebraic numbers. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM MATH |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Text to be announced.
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Examinations and Assignments:
TBA |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students should have completed a 200-level mathematics course.
This course will focus on the creation of formally correct inductive and deductive arguments, and will train students to formulate mathematical theories and descriptions of specific and complex objects. |
| Instructor(s): Pollack,David Times: ...W.F. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: SCIE137; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 8 | JR non-major: 8 | SO: 8 | FR: 6 |
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