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MATH 467Factorization and Primality Testing

3 credits · Mathematics · Penn State

Prime sieves, factoring, computer numeration systems, congruences, multiplicative functions, primitive roots, cryptography, quadratic residues. Students who have passed MATH 465 may not schedule this course.

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