Introductory Number Theory · Spring 2025
MAS 3203
Course Information
- CourseMAS 3203-001 — Introductory Number Theory
- Credit Hours3
- CRN11366
- TermSpring 2025 (Full Term)
- PrerequisitesMAC 2312 or MAC 2254
- FormatIn person
Meetings
- Lecture TimesWednesday & Friday 12:30 pm – 1:50 pm
- LocationSanson Life Sciences Building, Room 179
Instructor
- InstructorZvi Rosen
- Emailrosenz@fau.edu
- OfficeScience Building (SE-43), Room 224
- Office HoursThursday 12:00–2:00 pm (in person), or by appointment via Zoom
Description
Number theory studies the properties of the integers, following ideas developed by mathematicians such as Euclid, Fermat, Euler, and Lagrange. This course introduces the basic theory of divisibility and congruences, including the theorems of Fermat, Euler, and Wilson, quadratic residues, and related topics. Through the study of prime numbers, modular arithmetic, Diophantine equations, and classical results, students develop mathematical reasoning and a deeper appreciation for rigorous proof.
Most course business will be handled on the Canvas site.
Required Text: David M. Burton, Elementary Number Theory, 7th edition, McGraw-Hill (ISBN: 9781260625530).