2025/2026

Introduction to Algebraic Number Theory

Type: Optional course (faculty)

Delivered by: Faculty of Mathematics

Open to: students of one campus

Instructors: Vladimir Zhgoon

Language: English

Contact hours: 72

Course Syllabus

Abstract

Many classical and modern problems in number theory can be interpreted in terms of properties of algebraic objects such as algebraic number fields, their rings of integers and orders in these rings, ideal class groups and unit groups. In this course, we will explore the main notions of algebraic number theory and connect them to some of the most classical problems and theorems, for example, the Dirichlet theorem on primes in arithmetic progressions, Gauss class number problem and Fermat’s last theorem. We will also learn about the properties of analytic and topological objects corresponding to number fields, such as the Dedekind zeta-function and the ring of adeles.