Registrations are invited for Online Basic Course in Number Theory by NPTEL and IIT Bombay. The last date of registration is August 7, 2023.
The National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), a project funded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, provides e-learning through online Web and Video courses in Engineering, Sciences, Technology, Management and Humanities.
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is a public research university and technical institute in Powai, Mumbai.
This course intends to develop the basics of number theory touching upon many essential points such as the prime number theorem, quadratic reciprocity laws, Gauss’ theorem on the classification of binary quadratic forms, Brahmagupta-Pell equations, to quote a few. This course will enable a student to learn more advanced topics in number theory.
Students with basic knowledge of Mathematics can take this course.
Knowledge of basic group theory and ring theory will be useful but it is not necessary.
The course is free to enroll and learn from. But if you want a certificate, you have to register and write the proctored exam conducted by them in person at any of the designated exam centres. The exam is optional for a fee of Rs 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only).
Certificate will have your name, photograph and the score in the final exam with the breakup. It will have the logos of NPTEL and IIT Bombay.
29 October, 2023 Morning session 9am to 12 noon; Afternoon Session 2pm to 5pm.
Interested students can register online via this link.
