MATH-361 Number Theory and Applications

Number theory is the study of the properties of the positive integers. Topics include divisibility, congruences, quadratic reciprocity, numerical functions, Diophantine equations, continued fractions, distribution of primes. Applications will include cryptography, the practice of encrypting and decrypting messages, and cryptanalysis, the practice of developing secure encryption and decryption protocols and probing them for possible flaws. Speaking Intensive.

Maximum Enrollment

Speaking-Intensive (20)

(Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning, Speaking Intensive.)

Credits

1

Prerequisite

MATH-325 or consent of instructor.

Notes

Students fulfill the Speaking Intensive nature of the course via oral midterms, frequent in-class presentations, and a projects poster session at the end of the semester.