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Description
This course is an introduction to Number Theory.
Section 1 provides a brief introduction to the kinds of problem that arise in Number Theory. Section 2 reviews and provides a more formal approach to a powerful method of proof, mathematical induction. Section 3 introduces and makes precise the key notion of divisibility. The Division Algorithm, concerning the division of one integer by another, is used. Its consequences, both practical and theoretical, make it a cornerstone of number theory. Section 4 explores some of the basic properties of the prime numbers and introduces the sieve of Eratosthenes.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
- Use, and understand the theoretical underpinnings of, mathematical induction
- Understand and be able to apply the Generalised Principle of Mathematical Induction and the Second Principle of Mathematical Induction
- Recognise the importance of the Division Algorithm, and be able to apply it in a variety of scenarios
- Understand the term ‘prime number’, and be able to recall basic properties of integers relating to prime numbers
- Find all prime numbers in a given range using the sieve of Eratosthenes.
Course Curriculum
- Introduction 00:25:00
- Learning outcomes 00:07:00
- Link to course PDF 00:30:00
- Conclusion 00:15:00
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