Number Theory
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| Number of credits | 10 |
| Course offered (semester) | Irregular |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Language of Instruction
English if English-speaking students attend the seminars, otherwise Norwegian
Learning Outcomes
The students shall document insight in important ideas and techniques in number theory. Their application in for instance cryptology is also stressed.
Course offered (semester)
Irregular
Language of Instruction
English if English-speaking students attend the seminars, otherwise Norwegian
Aim and Content
The course is an introduction to quadratic reciprocity, binary quadratic forms, continued fractions, the Pell equation, algebraic number fields, and rational points on curves.
Learning Outcomes
The students shall document insight in important ideas and techniques in number theory. Their application in for instance cryptology is also stressed.
Recommended previous knowledge
Assessment methods
Oral examination
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.