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  Course Description
Course Name : Number Theory

Course Code : MT 411

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ELA AYDIN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows divisibility and the properties of integers.
Calculates the greatest common divisor using division algorithm.
Solves problems using Euclidean algorithm.
Knows factorisation and solves related problems.
Solves congruence equations and systems of equations.
Solve systems using Chinese remainder theorem.
Is able to use Fermat ve Lagrange Theorems to solve problems.
Recognizes Euler functions, Möbius functions, arithmetical functions and uses them in calculations.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach the essentials of integer numbers and prime numbers, solve congruences equations and the systems including them and to recognize Euler and Möbius functions and use them.

Course Contents : Division algorithm, Greatest common divisor, Euclidean algorithm, Unique factorisation into primes, Congruences, Linear congruences, Chinese remainder theorem, Higher order congruences, Euler´s f-function, Arithmetic function.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Department of Mathematics Classrooms


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Divisibility and the properties of integers None Lecture and discussion
2 Division algorithm None Lecture and discussion
3 The greatest common divisor None Lecture and discussion
4 Euclidean algorithm None Lecture and discussion
5 Unique factorisation into primes and solving related problems None Lecture and discussion
6 Linear Diophantine equations and systems None Lecture and discussion
7 Congruences None Lecture and discussion
8 Mid-term exam None Written exam
9 Linear Congruences and systems None Lecture and discussion
10 Chinese remainder theorem and its applications None Lecture and discussion
11 Fermat ve Lagrange Theorems None Lecture and discussion
12 Euler functions, Möbius functions None Lecture and discussion
13 Arithmetic functions None Lecture and discussion
14 Convolution products and multiplicative functions None Lecture and discussion
15 Solving problems None Lecture and discussion
16/17 Final exam None Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Prof. Dr. Hüseyin ALTINDİŞ " Sayılar Teorisi ve Uygulamaları",Lazer ofset Press Ankara, 2005.
 İsmail Naci CANGÜL, Basri ÇELİK, " Sayılar Teorisi Problemleri", Paradigma Akademi Press ,Bursa 2002.
  Prof.Dr.Halil.İ. KARAKAŞ, Doç Dr. İlham ALİYEV," Sayılar Teorisinde Olimpiyat Problemleri ve Çözümleri", Tübitak, 1996.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Is able to prove Mathematical facts encountered in secondary school. 5
2 Recognizes the importance of basic notions in Algebra, Analysis and Topology 5
3 Develops maturity of mathematical reasoning and writes and develops mathematical proofs. 2
4 Is able to express basic theories of mathematics properly and correctly both written and verbally 1
5 Recognizes the relationship between different areas of Mathematics and ties between Mathematics and other disciplines. 1
6 Expresses clearly the relationship between objects while constructing a model 3
7 Draws mathematical models such as formulas, graphs and tables and explains them 5
8 Is able to mathematically reorganize, analyze and model problems encountered. 4
9 Knows at least one computer programming language 4
10 Uses effective scientific methods and appropriate technologies to solve problems 0
11 Knows programming techniques and is able to write a computer program 0
12 Is able to do mathematics both individually and in a group. 0
13 Has sufficient knowledge of foreign language to be able to understand Mathematical concepts and communicate with other mathematicians 0
14 In addition to professional skills, the student improves his/her skills in other areas of his/her choice such as in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 119
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.76
ECTS Credit: 5