Number theory

The course covers the basics of number theory; the quadratic reciprocity theorem, unique prime factorization of ideals in rings of algebraic integers, the finiteness of the class number, Dirichlet's theorem of primes in arithmetic progressions.

• Course structure

  The course consists of one element.

  Teaching format

  Instruction consists of lectures.

  Assessment

  Assessment takes place through written exam.

  For information on how to sign up for exams at KTH, see Exam information.

  Examiner

  A list of examiners can be found on

  Exam information

• Schedule
  The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.

  Schedule for SF2728 at KTH

  Note that semesters do not always start on the same day at Stockholm University and KTH, so this course may begin before the official first day of the semester at Stockholm University.

• Course literature

  Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.

  See course information for SF2728 at KTH

• Course reports

  Course evaluations and course reports

• More information

  New student
  During your studies

  Note that if you have applied to and are admitted to this course, you register for the course at Stockholm University, not KTH.

  Course web

  The course web can be found at KTH.

  If you are admitted to this course at Stockholm University this does not make you a KTH student but you may still receive a KTH student account. If so you can find the course web via KTH's system Canvas. We will also link the course web from here around the start of the course.

• Contact

  Student contact at the Department of Mathematics