Course Information Overview
- Math 463 - Number Theory.
- Class Number 16533
- Tuesday & Thursday 2:00-3:15 pm
- Chaparral Hall 5119 (CR 5119)
Course Description
Euclidean algorithm and the unique factorization theorem, congruences, primitive roots and indices, quadratic residues and the law of quadratic reciprocity, and distribution of primes.
Not all material that you are supposed
to learn will be covered in lecture. You are expected to read the book
in detail. You will learn best by trying to read the sections BEFORE each lecture and being prepared to pay special attention in lecture to
those parts that were most difficult for you to understand. Just as one
cannot develop muscles or endurance by watching sports, one cannot learn
mathematics by watching lectures only. Doing all the homework is the only
reliable way to learn mathematics. If you find it difficult, do MORE problems.
Course Prerequisites
Math 320 with a grade of “C” or better.. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: Math 360.
Homework
| Homework Number | Due date | Problems | Problems to be written and handed-in |
| 1 | NA | 1.2 1--53. |
None assigned |
| 2 | 2/04/2014 | 1.3 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17,18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 33, 36, 37, 40, 41, 42, 44. |
1.3 11, 19, 24, 27 |
| 3 | 1.4 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 14, 15, 17. | ||
| 4 | 2.1 1--30 | ||
| 5 | 2.1 31--53 | ||
| 6 | 2.2 1--6,8,9,10,14 | ||
| 7 | 2.3 1--18, 20--36 | ||
| 8 | 2.4 2--12, 2.5 1--5 | ||
| 9 | 2.6 1--10 | ||
| 10 | Read Section 2.7 except for Theorem 2.28. Then do problems 2.7 1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10,11, and 12. |
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| 11 | 2.8 1--16, 18--21, 24--27. | ||
| 12 | 3.1 1--7, 9--14, 20,21. | ||
| 13 | 3.2 1--11, 13--17, 19. | ||
| 14 | 3.3 1--10, 14, 15. | ||
| 15 | 4.1 1--10, 14, 18. | ||
| 13 | 4.2 1--9, 12, 15--21. |
Grading
2% Attendance
10% Homework & Quizzes
24% 1st. Midterm exam
24% 2nd. Midterm exam
40% Final exam
Bonus Challenging Problems
The ± will be used for final grades. 90% guarantees an A, 80% a B, 70% a C, and 60% a D.
Hints and Extra Help
If you are having problems with the material try the following suggestions.
- Read the material beforehand, try to do the problems on your own. In this way you can ask me how to solve that particular problem, or to clarify some concept in the book that you did not quite understand.
- Try to form a study group with some of your peers. One gains a lot from discussing the way to solve problems, and the time you spend studying will be more enjoyable.
- Go to office hours with all your questions and doubts.
- If you think you need a lot more help consider hiring a private tutor.