MATH 305 Elementary Number Theory (3)

An introduction to number theory, including divisibility, primes, the fundamental theorem of arithmetic, arithmetic functions and congruencies. 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.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 295 or permission of the instructor.
Course Frequency: Occasional