M8195 Number theory seminar

Faculty of Science
Spring 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s) (příf plus uk k 1 zk 2 plus 1 > 4). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Taught in person.
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Pavel Francírek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. RNDr. Radan Kučera, DSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Radan Kučera, DSc.
Department of Mathematics and Statistics – Departments – Faculty of Science
Supplier department: Department of Mathematics and Statistics – Departments – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Thu 10:00–11:50 M6,01011
Prerequisites
M3150 Algebra II
The knowledge of Galois theory and basic informations concerning elliptic curves in the range of M8190 Algorithms of Number Theory will be useful. However, even the students who did not attend the lecture M8190 can acquire the mentioned knowledge of elliptic curves on their own easily.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
Understanding the basic theory of elliptic curves.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
* define basic notions of the studied theory;
* explain learned theoretical results;
* apply learned methods to concrete exercises.
Syllabus
  • We shall follow Washington's book, Chapters 9 and 10, at a suitable speed:
  • Elliptic Curves over C;
  • Complex Multiplication.
Literature
  • WASHINGTON, Lawrence C. Elliptic curves : number theory and cryptography. Second edition. Boca Raton: Chapmann & Hall/CRC, 2008, xviii, 513. ISBN 9781420071467. info
Bookmarks
https://is.muni.cz/ln/tag/PříF:M8195!
Teaching methods
In this semester, depending on the current epidemiological situation or as needed, we will meet in person and/or online (usually in combination); in any case, home preparation will play a key role.
Assessment methods
Credit will be given in case of active work in seminars - the study of the mentioned book during the term, regular solving of homework.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
Teacher's information
The lessons are usually in Czech or in English as needed, and the relevant terminology is always given with English equivalents. The target skills of the study include the ability to use the English language passively and actively in their own expertise and also in potential areas of application of mathematics. Assessment in all cases may be in Czech and English, at the student's choice.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Spring 2008 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2005, Autumn 2005, Spring 2006, Autumn 2006, Spring 2007, Autumn 2007, Spring 2008, Autumn 2008, Spring 2009, Autumn 2009, Spring 2010, Autumn 2010, Spring 2011, Autumn 2011, Spring 2012, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, spring 2012 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Spring 2013, Autumn 2013, Spring 2014, Autumn 2014, Spring 2015, Autumn 2015, Spring 2016, Autumn 2016, Spring 2017, autumn 2017, spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Spring 2019, Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
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