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MATH 414 Finite Fields and Applications | 3 Credits | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Characterization of finite fields, roots of irreducible polynomials, traces, norms, and bases, representation of elements of finite fields. Order of polynomials, irreducible polynomials and their construction. Factorization of polynomials. Linear recurring sequences. Introduction to applications of finite fields; algebraic coding theory and cryptology. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prerequisite: MATH 311 - Undergraduate - Min Grade D | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ECTS Credit: 6 ECTS (6 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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