Professor Gordana G. Todorov
MTH 3527 · Number Theory
Fall 2009

* Course Information and Class material

Course MTH 3527 · Number Theory
Instructor Gordana Todorov       Email g.todorov@neu.edu
Time Place MWTh 4:35-5:40 in 415 Shillman Hall
Office 531 Lake Hall            Office Hours MW 3-4 pm
Textbook A Friendly Introduction to Number Theory, Third edition, by J. Silverman, Prentice Hall, 2006
Grade 60% in-class exams, 40% final exam

* Course Description

Introduces number theory. Topics include linear diophantine equations, congruences, design of magic squares. Fermat's little theorem, Euler's formula, Euler's phi function, computing powers and roots in modular arithmetic, the RSA encripton system, primitive roots and indices, and the law of quadratic reciprocity. As time permits, may cover diophantine approximation and Pell's equation, elliptic curves, points on elliptic curves and Fermat's last theorem.

* Homework Assignments & Schedule of the Course

You can find your day to day homework assignements and schedule of the quizzes here.           

* Course Policies

    It is your responsibility to be aware of any changes in the syllabus announced in class. Students are responsible for all information given when they are absent.
    If you have a concern about the course or the instructor that cannot be resolved by speaking with the instructor, please contact Professor Alex Martsinkovsky (undergraduate director), 471 LA, x5510, alexmart@neu.edu.
    It is University policy that no grade, including an incomplete, can be changed after one year. Exceptions must be authorized by the Academic Standing Committee.
    All students without legitimate conflicts (approved by the instructor) will take the final exam at the scheduled time. Do not make travel plans that conflict with the final exam.
Department of Mathematics  Office:  531 Lake Hall  Messages:  (617) 373-2450 
Northeastern University Phone:  (617) 373-2450  Fax: (617) 373-5658
Boston, MA, 02115  Email:  g.todorov@neu.edu Directions
Home Started:  September 11, 2009
Last modified:  September 11, 2009