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2009-2010 Graduate Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

MAT 573 - Number Theory Through Problems


Catalog Year 2009-2010

Principles and methods of number theory are developed in the company of extensive problem sets. Emphasis on informal and formal induction, problem solving, oral and written presentation of solutions. Builds on Mat 504. Perfect numbers, Pythagorean triples, the Sum-of-Four-Squares Theorem, plus selected topics.

PREREQ: Mat 504 and Mat 347 or equivalent.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3