Mathematics 312, Section 201 2025-26

Introduction to Number Theory

Department of Mathematics,  Undergraduate Math courses,  University of British Columbia

Calendar Description: Euclidean algorithm, congruences, Fermat's theorem, applications. Some diophantine equations. Distribution of the prime numbers. Prerequisite: One of MATH 220, MATH 226, CPSC 121 and 9 additional credits of mathematics courses. .

Instructor

Lauchie MacDonald

Text

• Elementary Number Theory and its Applications by Kenneth Rosen. 6th Edition. .

Course Outline and Details

1. The course outline as well as information about tests and final exam can be found here.
   

Grading

• Final Exam 50%
• Five Tests 10% each for a total of 50%
• The Tests and Final Exam will each be in person.