MODERN NUMBER THEORY

MATH 567

Course Description

A course in number theory covering fundamentals and modern applications in topics of recent interest: Modular arithmetic, quadratic reciprocity, arithmetic functions, zeta function, Diophantine equations, transcendental numbers, Roth's theorem, continued fractions, and the circle method. Optional material from probability including random matrix theory.

Prerequisties

MATH 541 or graduate/professional standing or member of the Pre-Masters Mathematics (Visiting International) Program

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

2.93

-4.75% from Historical

Completion Rate

85.71%

-7.01% from Historical

A Rate

28.57%

-22.61% from Historical

Class Size

-70.9% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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