MAS330 Topics in Number Theory (10 credits)

Year Running: 2015/2016

Credit level: F6

Pre-requisites		MAS2001
Additional Information		This unit cannot be taken by any student who has previously taken MAS208.

Description

In this module we study intergers, primes and equations. Topics covered include linear and quadratic congruences, Fermat Little Theorem and Euler's Theorem, the RSA cryptosystem, Quadratic Reciprocity, perfect numbers, continued fractions and others.

Reading List

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type	Hours
Independent	80.0
Lecture	20.0

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type	Duration	% of formal assessment	Semester
Exam	2.5	100 %	S1

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.