MATH 110Introduction to Number Theory
Prime numbers, unique factorization, congruences with applications (e.g., to magic squares). Rational and irrational numbers. Continued fractions. Introduction to Diophantine equations. An introduction to some of the ideas and outstanding problems of modern mathematics.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 100 or CSE 101.
- Sections begin the first day of Week 2 according to the academic calendar. For Fall 2026, this is 10/01/2026.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | PhysSciences 110 | Staff | Open 32/60 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:00am–11:15am | McHenry Lib 1350 | S. A. Johnson | Open 18/30 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 4:00pm–5:05pm | McHenry Lib 1340 | J. T. Upton | Open 27/40 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | Kresge Acad 3101 | J. Suh | Open 23/45 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Upton | 4.5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 91% | 31 |
| Junecue Suh | 3.4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 60% | 66 |
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