ALGEBRAIC NUMBER THEORY

MATH 467

An introduction to proof writing techniques through a study of classical topics in elementary number theory. Topics include the divisibility, basic properties of primes, congruences, Fermat's theorem.

MATH 741

Usually a study of finite groups and noncommutative rings. Group theoretic topics may include: permutation groups, Lagrange's theorem, Cauchy's theorem and the Sylow theorems, solvable and nilpotent groups. Ring theoretic topics may include: Artinian rings and modules, the Wedderburn theorems, the Hopkins-Levitzki theorem, the Jacobson radical and density theorem. The basic prerequisite for all advanced graduate courses in algebra. Familiarity with topics in undergraduate algebra (e.g.MATH 541and542) is strongly recommended.

MATH 749

An introduction to the Riemann zeta function and Dirichlet L-functions, and their application to topics such as the distribution of prime numbers and the arithmetic of quadratic fields. Familiarity with elementary number theory [such asMATH 567] and complex analysis [such asMATH 623] is strongly recommended.

MATH 742

Continuation ofMATH 741. Usually the study of commutative rings and fields. Ring theoretic topics may include: modules over PIDs, Noetherian rings and the Hilbert basis theorem, the Lasker-Noether theorem, the Krull intersection theorem, integrality and the Hilbert Nullstellensatz. Field theoretic topics may include: algebraic extensions, Galois theory, solvability of polynomials and classical constructability problems.

MATH 848

This is an advanced graduate topic course in number theory. Topics will vary. Target audience: Advanced graduate students in number theory, representation theory, and algebraic geometry.