MATH 315
Methods for Solving Diophantine Equations
Last Offered Spring 2021
Division III Quantitative/Formal Reasoning
This course is not offered in the current catalog

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A Diophantine equation is an equation with integer (or rational) coefficients that is to be solved in integers (or rational numbers). A focus of study for hundreds of years, Diophantine analysis remains a vibrant area of research. It has yielded a multitude of beautiful results and has wide ranging applications in other areas of mathematics, in cryptography, and in the natural sciences. In this project-based tutorial, we will focus on studying and implementing various methods for solving previously unsolved infinite families of Diophantine equations. Depending on their interests, students may choose one or several methods to apply to open problems in the field. Please note that this tutorial will be held virtually.
The Class: Format: tutorial
Limit: 10
Expected: 10
Class#: 5355
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: The grade for this course will be a combination of weekly problem sets, weekly oral presentations (approx. 15 min. each), quarterly self-reflections, and a final written project manuscript that will be continually edited throughout the semester (minimum of 5 pages).
Prerequisites: MATH 250 or permission of the instructor
Enrollment Preferences: Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors based on a short questionnaire of interests. In the event of over-enrollment, preference will be given to those that need the course to graduate.
Distributions: Division III Quantitative/Formal Reasoning
QFR Notes: This course requires working with various number systems, performing explicit computations, and proving mathematical results using logical reasoning practices.

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