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CLASS FIELD THEORY

MATH 845
Course Description

Introduction to local and global class field theory. Theory of local fields; local and global class field theory; complex multiplication, adeles, ideles, idele class characters, Tchebotarev's Density Theorem, CM elliptic curves, construction of class fields of imaginary quadratic fields.

Prerequisties

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
4

1.8% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
100%

9.71% from Historical

Class Size
17

5.31% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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