MATH 3475 - Number Theory

5 credit hours
An introduction to the theory of the integers. Topics will include the Euclidean algorithm; prime numbers and their distribution; modular arithmetic; unique factorization; primality testing; Fermat’s and Euler’s Theorems; pseudoprimes; quadratic reciprocity; Diophantine equations; Fermat’s Last Theorem; and public-key cryptography. Requisites may be bypassed by the department with permission of instructor.

Prerequisite Course(s): MATH 3000 with a C or better