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This is an introductory course in number theory covering: prime and composite integers; Euclidean algorithm; modular arithmetic; Chinese remainder theorem; unique factorization; quadratic reciprocity; Riemann zeta function; representation of numbers as a sum of squares. |
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Instructor: | Dr. Matthew Young |
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Office Hours: | Monday 12:00-2:00, Friday, 2:00-3:00 |
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Office: | Blocker 641G |
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E-mail: | mpyoung@tamu.edu |
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Textbook: | The required textbook is An Introduction to the Theory of Numbers, by Ivan Niven, Herbert Zuckerman, and Hugh Montgomery, 5th edition, John Wiley and Sons, ISBN 9780471625469 |
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Course Syllabus: | The course covers approximately
chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 of the text, with additional topics as time
allows. |
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Computational Aids: | None should be necessary, but
calculators without graphing or programming capabilities will be
allowed on exams. |
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Prerequisites: | MATH
220 and MATH 323; junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor. |
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There will be two in-class exams during the semester, as well as a cumulative final exam. The dates and times are listed below. |
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Exam 1 |
Exam 2 |
Final Exam |
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Date/Time |
Wednesday, February 13 |
Wednesday, March 27 |
Friday, May 3, 8:00-10:00 |
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Location |
In class |
In class |
In class |
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Your final grade will be determined by the total number of points obtained on exams and homework. Each component contributes to your grade as follows: |
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Homework |
15% |
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Exam 1 |
25% |
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Exam 2 |
25% |
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Final Exam |
35% |
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The following grade distribution will be used in determining final course grades: |
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Percentage of Total Points |
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90.0%-100.0% |
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80.0%-89.9% |
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70.0%-79.9% |
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60.0%-69.9% |
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F |
0.0%-59.9% |
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Homework will be collected once per week for a grade. Homework assignments will be sent to your email address. |
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The
honors section will have additional homework problems in each homework
assignment, as well as an additional mathematical essay assignment
based on a supplemental reading. |
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Missed Work: | Making up missed work (including missed exams, quizzes, and homework) will be arranged according to University policies only. A university approved excuse must be provided to the instructor in writing (e-mail is sufficient) within 1 working day for exams and within 2 working days for other work. |
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Academic Dishonesty: |
“An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do.” It is not permissible to hand in the work of others for a grade, including work on exams, quizzes, and homework. You are allowed to discuss homework with others, but your write-ups are expected to be done on your own and in your own words. Copying the work of others will be prosecuted to the full extent possible under University policies. Cheating during an exam will be sanctioned by assigning 0 points on the exam. Further action will be taken in agreement with Texas A&M University Student Rules on Academic Honesty and the Aggie Honor System Code. |
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Disability Assistance: |
The
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination
statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons
with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires
that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning
environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their
disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an
accommodation, please contact Disability Services, currently
located in the Disability Services building at the Student Services at
White Creek complex on west campus or call |
| Copyright information: | All printed handouts and web-materials are protected by US Copyright Laws. No multiple copies can be made without written permission by the instructor. | |
| Contact information: | Course announcements may
occasionally
be made via e-mail (e.g. in case of a change to office hours or to
correct potential errors in homework problem sets). Students
should regularly check their TAMU e-mail accounts. |