Overview

The integers, residue class arithmetic, theorems of Lagrange, Fermat and Euler, groups of units, Chinese remainder theorem, primitive roots, Gaussian integers, division algorithm and principal ideals in Z[i], quadratic residues, algebraic number fields, extensions, Eisenstein's test, ruler and compass constructions.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: 12 units of credit in Level 2 Math courses.

Delivery

Multimodal - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Course Outline

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MATH3521 Course Outline

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