Finite Fields, Algebraic Curves, and Applications

Overview

Subject code

MTH

Course Number

4215

Department(s)

Description

This course introduces the student to the algebraic theory of finite fields and their applications in number theory, cryptography, and error correcting codes. These are the building blocks of all modern uses of algebra in the digital world for communication of information and for secure e-commerce.

Career

Undergraduate

Credits

Value

3

Max

3

Min

3

Course Count

1

Number Of Credits

3

Number Of Repeats

1

Repeatable

No

Contact Use

Yes

Generate Attendance

No

Left Use

Yes

Present Use

Yes

Reason Use

Yes

Tardy Use

Yes

Template Override

No

Time Use

Yes

Attendance Type

Class Meeting

Auto Create

No

Code

LEC

Instructor Contact Hours

3

Default Section Size

35

Final Exam Type

Yes

Include in Dynamic Date Calc

No

Instruction Mode

In Person

LMS File Type

Blackboard CourseInfo 4

Name

Lecture

OEE Workload Hours

0

Optional Component

No

Preferred Room Features

Academic Scheduling

Workload Hours

3