Description
MATH 422. NUMBER THEORY. This course is, in part, an application of some of the ideas encountered in Math 421. Various results from the theory of finite groups, particularly results about the structure of finite cyclic groups, will be established and used to prove classical results of elementary number theory. The course will also cover arithmetic functions, the structure of Zn*, special numbers, and additional topics as time allows. Prerequisite: Mathematics 421. Alternate years, spring semester only, three hours.