MAT 3166 Introduction to Number Theory

3 units
Mathematics
Faculty of Science
Topics chosen from: Farey sequence, Fermat-Euler-Wilson theorems, power residues and primitive roots, Diophantine equations, continued fractions, algebraic and transcendental numbers, arithmetic functions, distribution of primes.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisite: MAT 2143 or MAT 2348 .

Previously Offered Terms:

Winter

French Equivalent:

Organized

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4.44

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

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