Math 25, Number Theory (Fall 2012)

Syllabus and Homework Assignments

Announcements:

  • The final exam can be obtained at M25 Final Exam.

  • The solutions of Midterm 2 take home are at Midterm 2 take-home solution.

  • A sketch of the solutions of the eighth homework assignment can be found at Homework Week 8 Solutions.

  • The take-home part of Midterm 2 has been posted. It can be obtained at M25 Midterm 2 Take-home.pdf.

  • A sketch of the solutions of the seventh homework assignment can be found at Homework Week 7 Solutions.

  • The second midterm will take place during the week of October 29. The format will be similar to the first midterm. The in-class portion will be held on Tuesday, October 30 during the x-hour (12:00 - 12:50). Calculators are allowed but are to be used only for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. The take-home portion will be posted later in the week. There will be office hours on Monday, October 29 from 12:30 to 2:30.

  • A sketch of the solutions of the sixth homework assignment can be found at Homework Week 6 Solutions.

  • A sketch of the solutions of the fifth homework assignment can be found at Homework Week 5 Solutions.

  • The solutions to the take-home part of the first midterm can be found at Take-Home Midterm 1 Solutions.

  • The solutions to the in-class part of Midterm 1 can be found at In-Class Midterm 1 Solutions.

  • A sketch of the solutions of the fourth homework assignment can be found at Homework Week 4 Solutions.

  • The take-home part of the first midterm can be obtained at Midterm 1 Takehome.

  • The first midterm will take place during week 5 of the course. On Tuesday during the x-hour you will be given the in-class portion of the exam. The take-home portion will be posted on the web page on Wednesday afternoon. It will be due on Friday during class. You are responsible for the material on the syllabus for the first four weeks up to but not including Section 4.2 and for the material discussed in class during the first four weeks but not October 5. You may bring calculators to the exam but they are only to be used for the arithmetic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

  • A sketch of the solutions of the third homework assignment can be found at Homework Week 3 Solutions.

  • A sketch of the solutions of the second homework assignment can be found at Homework Week 2 Solutions.

  • A sketch of the solutions of the first homework assignment can be found at Homework Week 1 Solutions.
  • General Comments on the Course:

  • This course is an introduction to number theory. The properties of numbers, that is, whole integers, will be studied in detail.The mathematical requirements for beginning the study of number theory are minimal. We will consider a variety of elementary but important results and conjectures, and illustrate a few of the applications of basic number theory. The ORC prerequisite for this class is Math 8 (Calculus II), but in reality virtually no calculus is needed. Perhaps the most important determinant for learning this material is willingness to immerse oneself in these ideas and think diligently about them.
  • General Information

    Textbook & Classes Instructor Homework & Examinations
    Grades Honor Principle Disabilities & Religious Observance

    Textbook & Classes

    Elementary Number Theory by Gareth A. Jones and J. Mary Jones

    Classes held Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11:15 - 12:20 (x-hour Tuesday, 12:00 - 12:50) in Kemeny Hall, Room 108.

    It is each student's responsibility to be aware of academic deadlines as stated by the Registrar.

    Instructor

    Martin(o) Arkowitz
    Office: 207 Kemeny Hall

    Office hours: Tuesdays: 12:30 - 2:30, right after each class, and by appointment
    Phone: 646-2419 or BlitzMail (preferred)

    Homework & Examinations

    Grades

    First Midterm Exam 100 points
    Second Midterm Exam 100 points
    Final Exam 150 points
    Homework
    50 points
    Total 400 points

    The Honor Principle

    Disabilities and Religious Observance