MATH 3320

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MATH 3320
Introduction to Number Theory

Course information provided by the 2020-2021 Catalog.

An introductory course on number theory, the branch of algebra that studies the deeper properties of integers and their generalizations. Usually includes most of the following topics: the Euclidean algorithm, continued fractions, Pythagorean triples, Diophantine equations such as Pell's equation, congruences, quadratic reciprocity, binary quadratic forms, Gaussian integers, and factorization in quadratic number fields. May include a brief introduction to Fermat's Last Theorem.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: MATH 2210, MATH 2230, MATH 2310, or MATH 2940.

Distribution Category (MQR-AS, SMR-AS)

When Offered Fall.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4422 MATH 3320   LEC 001

    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020

    • Templier, N

  • Instruction Mode: Online

    Students will be able to self-enroll in MATH 3320 in Student Center up to a limit of 40 students per lecture through August 28 at 4 p.m. After that, students who wish to enroll or need to change lectures must add themselves to the MATH 3320 waiting list (not in Student Center), and permission codes will be issued to students who are approved to enroll. The waiting list will be linked from the Math Enrollment Guide - http://math.cornell.edu/enrollment-guide

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6964 MATH 3320   LEC 002

    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020

    • Templier, N

  • Instruction Mode: Online

    Students will be able to self-enroll in MATH 3320 in Student Center up to a limit of 40 students per lecture through August 28 at 4 p.m. After that, students who wish to enroll or need to change lectures must add themselves to the MATH 3320 waiting list (not in Student Center), and permission codes will be issued to students who are approved to enroll. The waiting list will be linked from the Math Enrollment Guide - http://math.cornell.edu/enrollment-guide

    Department Consent Required (Add)