MT0013 Advanced Topics in number theory

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code MT0013
Name Advanced Topics in number theory
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal

To mention the prime numbers in arithmetic progressions. To show the distribution of these numbers. To give the properties related to Riemann zeta function and L-functions.

Course Content

Prime numbers, arithmetic progressions, Dirichlet's Theorem and Dirichlet characters, Riemann Zeta Function, L-functions, Dirichlet series, The Prime Number Theorem and its analogue for arithmetic progressions, basic sieve theory and its consequences on some sets of prime numbers

Course Precondition

None.

Resources

Multiplicative Number Theory, H. Davenport, 1980, New York, Springer-Verlag.

Notes

None.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 (S)he understands the primes in arithmetic progressions.
LO02 (S)he learns Gauss' sums.
LO03 (S)he gains the knowledge about the primitive characters.
LO04 (S)he learns the distribution of the prime numbers.
LO05 (S)he learns the Riemann zeta function and the Dirichlet L-functions.
LO06 (S)he learns the prime number theorem for arithmetic progressions.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows the results of previous research in a special field of mathematics 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows in detail the relationship between the results in her area of expertise and other areas of mathematics. 4
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Establishes new mathematical models with the help of the knowledge gained in the field of specialization. 5
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has basic knowledge in all areas of mathematics 4
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It presents the knowledge gained in different fields of mathematics and their relations with each other in the simplest and most understandable way.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Effectively uses the technical equipment needed to express mathematics 5
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Sets up original problems in her field and offers different solution techniques
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It carries out original and qualified scientific studies on the subject related to its field. 4
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Analyzes existing mathematical theories and develops new theories. 3
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Knows the teaching-learning techniques in areas of mathematics that require expertise and uses these techniques effectively at every stage of education. 2
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği To have foreign language knowledge at a level to be able to follow foreign sources related to the field and to communicate verbally and in writing with foreign stakeholders. 4
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği It presents and publishes its original works within the framework of scientific ethical rules for the benefit of its stakeholders.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Adheres to the ethical rules required by its scientific title 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Primes in arithmetic progressions Study the relevant sections in the textbook and solve problems Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
2 Primes in arithmetic progressions 2 Study the relevant sections in the textbook and solve problems Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
3 Gauss' Sum Study the relevant sections in the textbook and solve problems Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
4 Properties of the roots of unity Study the relevant sections in the textbook and solve problems Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
5 Primes in arithmetic progressions in a general modulus Study the relevant sections in the textbook and solve problems Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 Primitive characters and the Dirichlet Class Number Formula Study the relevant sections in the textbook and solve problems Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 Asal sayıların dağılımı Study the relevant sections in the textbook and solve problems Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Reviewed of the topics discussed in the lecture notes and source again Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Riemann's memoir Study the relevant sections in the textbook and solve problems Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
10 The functional equation of the L functions Study the relevant sections in the textbook and solve problems Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
11 The properties of the gamma function Study the relevant sections in the textbook and solve problems Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 A zero-free region for the Riemann zeta function Study the relevant sections in the textbook and solve problems Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
13 Zero-free regions for the L functions Study the relevant sections in the textbook and solve problems Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 The Prime Number Theorem Study the relevant sections in the textbook and solve problems Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
15 The prime number theorem for arithmetic progressions Study the relevant sections in the textbook and solve problems Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Reviewed of the topics discussed in the lecture notes and source again Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Reviewed of the topics discussed in the lecture notes and source again Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS