MATH 7278T Applied Number Theory for Middle School Mathematics

45 hours; 3 credits

Introduction to number theory and its applications. Figurate numbers; Fibonacci, Lucas, and Fermat numbers; Diophantine equations; linear and multilinear congruences; factoring algorithms; theorems of Fermat, Euler, and Wilson. Applications to cryptology and other areas.

Prerequisite: Permission of graduate deputy or chair.

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