Math 382, Spring 2006

 

Number Theory

MATH 382 (Spring 2006)

Instructor: Dr. Joung M. (Jamie) Song
Time: MWF 12:50 - 1:50
Location: JSC  315
Office: JSC 314
Office Hours: 3:00- 5:00 pm Mon, Tue, Wed
Book: An Introduction to the Theory of Numbers , 5th edition by Ian Niven et al.
Phone Nuber: (765) 658-4733
E-Mail Address: jsong@depauw.edu
Course Webpage : academic.depauw.edu/~jsong/Spring2006/Math382/math382.html

  • Overview of the Course
    Sample of Good and Bad proofs
  • Lecture Notes
  • Text
    An Introduction to the Theory of Numbers, by Niven, Zuckerman, and Montgomery, 5th edition
  • See here for the list of Homework and Announcements.

  • Grading
    You will have three in-class exams and take-home final exam. Your grade will be computed as follows:

    
    Exam 1     15%        Feb. 22nd (in-class)
    Exam 2     15%	   March 22nd (in-class)
    Exam 3     15%	   April 26th (in-class)
    Homework   30%	   Due every Wednesday
    Final      25%	   TBA 
    All assessment will be based on your ability to communicate a correct solution and explain your reasoning. It is absolutely essential to write clearly; it is your responsibility to write in a way that tells the instructor that you understand the problem and its solution. In order to succeed in a math course, you will need to keep up daily with new concepts and applications introduced. I expect, in a college mathematics class, for the students to be adequately ready for the class on a given day. Preparation for this class will include: 1. to read sections to be covered each class hour, covering main ideas and examples of relevant ideas, and 2. to have at least looked at the exercise problems at the end of the section. In short, I will expect proactive learning from the students. Mathematics is not automatic, and you are expected to have learned more than merely mechanical skills to solve a few types of problems. Think of math classes as preparations for real life situations when you have to use your quantitative reasoning skills to deduct to a solution. You are expected to read, understand, and think on your own to come to a satisfactory resolution.
  • Office Hours

    My office hours are for your convenience. But if you can't make to any of the given office hours, you are welcome to come by any other time - just make sure that I am around (which I hope to be).

  • Accommodations

    Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments or accommodations is requested to speak with me during the first two weeks of class. All discussions will remain confidential. Students with disabilities should also contact Academic Services.

  • Last Modified: January 31st, 2006 by J. Song