M8195 Number theory seminar

Faculty of Science
autumn 2017
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s) (příf plus uk k 1 zk 2 plus 1 > 4). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Michal Bulant, 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
Mon 18. 9. to Fri 15. 12. Thu 10:00–11:50 M6,01011
Prerequisites
In this semester we shall continue in the study of the book of L. Washington "Elliptic curves: number theory and cryptography". During the last two semesters (Autumn 2016 and Spring 2017) we read the first eight chapters of this book (with the exception of the end of the eighth chapter).
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
Abstract
Understanding the basic theory of elliptic curves.
Key topics
  • Divisors on an elliptic curve
  • Construction of the Weil pairing
  • Construction of the Tate-Lichtenbaum pairing
  • Computation of the Pairings
  • Riemann-Roch Theorem
  • Genus One Curves and Elliptic Curves
Study resources and literature
  • WASHINGTON, Lawrence C. Elliptic curves : number theory and cryptography. Boca Raton: Chapmann & Hall/CRC, 2003, xi, 428. ISBN 1584883650. info
Bookmarks
https://is.muni.cz/ln/tag/PříF:M8195!
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Lectures, home reading, homeworks.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Credit will be given in the case of active work in seminars: the study of the mentioned book during the term, regular delivering of solved homeworks. To get the credit, students must deliver at least 50% of homeworks.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
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, spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Spring 2019, Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025, Autumn 2025, Spring 2026, Autumn 2026, Spring 2027.
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