Number Theory

"It matters little who first arrives at an idea, rather what is significant is how far that idea can go." - Sophie Germain

Course Information

  • Meeting times
    • Mon and Wed from 1:30--2:45 PM (Zoom)
  • Book(s)
    • Elementary Number Theory, Second Edition (Dover Books on Mathematics); by Underwood Dudley
  • Office hours
    • Mon and Wed from 12:00-1:00 PM (via Zoom)
    • Tues from 4:00-5:00 PM (via Zoom)
    • Also by appointment. (Just send me an email.)
  • Syllabus

Homework Assignments

Due dates and submissions are managed in Canvas. Let me know if you have any questions!

Homework 01

Problems to submit for grading

These are the problems to turn in. Please organize your work, justify your steps, and write in complete sentences with correct punctuation. Once your finish these problems, please follow the directions in the Canvas assignment to submit them. If you have any questions (about the math or writing or submission process or anything), please let me know!

Problems for extra practice

Please try to solve these problems, but you do not turn them in. I’m happy to talk about these problems (or any others) if you have questions.


Homework 02

Problems to submit for grading

Problems for extra practice


Homework 03

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Homework 04

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Homework 05

Problems to submit for grading

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Homework 06

Problems to submit for grading

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Homework 07

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Homework 08

Problems to submit for grading

Problems for extra practice

Homework 09

Problems to submit for grading

Problems for extra practice

Homework 10

Problems for practice (nothing to submit this time)