Number Theory
MATH 124
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Description
Factorization and the primes; congruences; quadratic residues and reciprocity; continued fractions and approximations; Pell's equation; selected Diophantine equations; theory of integral quadratic forms. Also, selected applications to coding, introduction to elliptic curves and introduction to zeta functions if time permits.
Recommended Prep
Mathematics 22a or 23a or 25a or 101 or 122; or 55a which can be taken concurrently; or an equivalent experience and comfort level with abstract mathematics.
School
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits
4
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
Mathematics
Course Component
Lecture
General Education
N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data
N/A
Divisional Distribution
Science & Engineering & Applied Science
Course Level
For Undergraduate and Graduate Students
