Fall 2026

Modern Number Theory

Modern Number Theory covers fundamentals and modern applications including modular arithmetic, Diophantine equations, and random matrix theory.

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Historical reviews of Yousheng Shi: Reviewers describe the course as exam-heavy with difficult tests, requiring significant study and a strong background in abstract algebra.

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Prerequisites

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

    • MATH 541
    • graduate/professional standing
    • member of the Pre-Masters Mathematics (Visiting International) Program
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MATH 567

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

Professors

Fall 2026

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Historical instructors & teaching patterns

Historical reviews of Andrei Caldararu, Daniel Erman, Dmytro Arinkin: Dmytro Arinkin and Daniel Erman are praised for clarity, passion, and making difficult material approachable. Andrei Caldararu is knowledgeable but requires significant study and offers unclear grading feedback until the semester ends.

ANDREI CALDARARU is recorded teaching in Fall 2017, Spring 2020, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

DANIEL ERMAN is recorded teaching in Fall 2016, Fall 2018. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

DMYTRO ARINKIN is recorded teaching in Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

YOUSHENG SHI is recorded teaching in Spring 2022, Spring 2023. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Student experience

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Historical reviews for MATH 567 show starkly different experiences depending on the instructor, ranging from highly praised engaging lectures to complaints about difficult exams and unclear grading.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 2.93 GPA, 28.6% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.23 GPA, 55.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.22 GPA, 68.8% A/AB (n=16 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Historical reviews of Yousheng Shi: Reviewers describe the course as exam-heavy with difficult tests, requiring significant study and a strong background in abstract algebra.

Historical reviews of Daniel Erman, Dmytro Arinkin: Students found the class enjoyable and fun when taught by instructors who provided clear examples and made material approachable.

Topics

  • Core number theory topics: modular arithmetic, reciprocity, zeta function, Diophantine equations, and transcendental numbers.
  • Optional probability applications, specifically random matrix theory.

Skills

  • Applying number theory fundamentals to modern research topics.
  • Integrating probability concepts like random matrix theory into number theory.

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