MATH 3900 - Number Theory

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Mathematics

Description:

Overview of number theory and its applications, including the integers, factorizations, modular arithmetic, congruencies, Fermat's and Euler's Theorems, diophantine equations, cryptography, and RSA algorithm. Required for Utah Level 4 Math Endorsement. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Define and investigate divisibility, modular arithmetic, primitive roots, and number theoretic functions. 2. Apply number theory to coding and/or cryptography. 3. Use technology to solve number theoretic applications. 4. Produce rigorous proofs in the context of number theory. Prerequisite: MATH 1210; and MATH 2200 or CS 2100 (Grade C or higher). SP (even)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Semester

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