Math 40520 Theory of Numbers (Fall 2018)
Undergraduate number theory

 

Instructor: Andrei Jorza

Office: Hurley 275

Email: ajorza

Lectures: MWF 2 -- 2:50 pm Pasquerilla 107

Office Hours: TBD, Hurley 275


Course Description

This course covers advanced topics in elementary number theory. We will study prime factorizations and modular arithmetic in order to solve diophantine equations. Depending on popular demand we will apply number theoretic methods to public key cryptography and pseudorandom generators. Potential topics include quadratic reciprocity and elliptic curves modulo primes.

Course description:

Textbook: I will loosely follow the topics of

which is available for free at the above link, or for purchase for about $22.

Homework: There will be weekly problem sets. You are free and encouraged to collaborate with other students in the class in solving the problems, but you must write up all your solutions on your own. The two lowest homework grade will not be taken into account in the computations of your final grade.

Exams: There will be a midterm exam and a final exam, both take home open book.

Final grade:The final grade will be computed as a weighted average: 40% homework, 30% midterm, 30% final exam.



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