MATH 390 - Number Theory | 2026-2027

Academic Year
2026-2027
Course Credits
3.00
Course ID
MATH 390
Course Name
Number Theory
Description
This course includes a study of the ideas of classical number theory, their historical development, and modern applications. Topics include divisibility and prime numbers, modular arithmetic, primality tests, primitive roots, quadratic reciprocity, Diophantine equations, continued fractions, and applications such as cryptography.
Prerequisite(s)
Third-year standing and an understanding of mathematical proof techniques, or instructor's consent