MA240

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Introduction to Number Theory and Cryptology

Mathematics College of Arts & Sciences

Subject Code

MA

Number

240

Title

Intro Number Theory/Cryptology

Description

An introduction to fundamental topics in number theory, including the real number system, prime numbers, modular arithmetic, the Euclidean Algorithm, Fermat's Theorem, Euler's Theorem, Euler's Phi Function. Topics will be applied to Caesar and affine ciphers and the Chinese Remainder Theorem. Prerequisite: D- or higher in one of: MA 107 or MA 108 or MA 121. Offered: Fall

Course Typically Offered

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3

Maximum Variable Credits

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Repeatable

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Number of Course Repeats When Repeatable

0

Max Credits Repeatable

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College

College of Arts & Sciences