MATH254A
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MATH 254A - Number Theory
Course Title
Number Theory
Course Description
Valuations, units, and ideals in number fields, ramification theory, quadratic and cyclotomic fields, topics from class field theory, zeta-functions and L-series, distribution of primes, modular forms, quadratic forms, diophantine equations, P-adic analysis, and transcendental numbers. Sequence begins fall.
Minimum
4
Maximum
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; S/U Option
Instructors
250A.
Prerequisites
250A for 254A; 254A for 254B.
Repeat Rules
Course may be repeated for credit with instructor consent.
Offering Information
Other
Additional Offering Information
A: Not offered 1984-85. B: (F)
Formats
Lecture
Term
Fall and Spring
Duration (in weeks)
15
Minimum Hours
3
Maximum Hours
3
Minimum Hours
9
Maximum Hours
9