MATH 8580 - Number Theory

Institution:

Clemson University

Subject:

Mathematical Sciences

Description:

Covers topics and techniques from modern number theory including unique factorization, elementary estimates on the distribution of prime numbers, congruences, Chinese remainder theorem, primitive roots, n-th powers modulo an integer, quadratic residues, quadratic reciprocity, quadratic characters, Gauss sums and finite fields. Students are expected to have completed a graduate-level matrix analysis course before enrolling in this course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.clemson.edu

Phone Number:

(864) 656-4636

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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