Math 104B (Number Theory II) - Winter 2017

Professor

CRISTIAN D. POPESCU - Lectures: TTh 12:30-1:50pm, in AP&M B412
Office Hours: T&Th 11-12, in AP&M 6256.
Office: AP&M 6256; Phone: 858-534-6297; E-mail: cpopescu@math.ucsd.edu

Teaching Assistant

CALUM SPICER - Discussion Section: Th 4-4:50pm, in AP&M B402A.
Office Hours: WF 3-4, San Diego Super Computer Center 296E
E-mail: cwspicer@ucsd.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION

WHAT IS MATH 104B? This is the second undergraduate course in number theory. In this course we continue to examine arithmetic and algebraic properties of integers and their generalizations. We will cover Chapters 4, 5, 7 of the textbook.

TEXT LeVeque, W. J. Fundamentals of Number Theory (DoverPublications Inc., 1996). You are expected to read the text BEFORE each lecture. The students enrolled in this class are expected to be familiar with the material covered in Math 109 (Mathematical Reasoning) and Math 104A (Number Theory I).

EXAMS

Midterm I - Thursday, February 2, 12:30-1:50pm, in AP&M B412. Topics: Chapter 4.
Midterm I- Thursday, March 2, 12:30-1:50pm, in AP&M B412. Topics: Chapter 7, Sections 5.1-5.2.
Final Exam - Tuesday, March 21, 11:30am-2:30pm. Location: AP&M B412. Topics: TBA.
No notes, textbooks, calculators are allowed during exams. No make-up exams will be given and no late homework will be accepted. Cheating on an exam results in 0 points for that exam, as well as further disciplinary action. Please read very carefully the following ACADEMIC INTEGRITY GUIDELINES.

GRADING POLICY

Midterms: 20% each; Final Exam: 40%; Homework: 20%. The grading will be done on a curve, the median corresponding to a B-/C+.

IMPORTANT LINKS Schedule and Homework.

GETTING HELP

Help with mathematical problems:

Section: Ask questions in section --- this is one of the main reasons why sections exist.
Office Hours: You are strongly advised to take full advantage of your professor's and ta's office hours.
Classmates: Sometimes a classmate can help. Sometimes you can learn by working out problems together with your classmates.

Help with personal problems which affect your class work:

Talk to the professor or, if appropriate, your college provost.