MATH 126: Theory of Numbers
San Jose State University
Divisibility, prime numbers, congruences of first and higher degrees, theorems of Fermat, Euler and Wilson. Quadratic residues. Prerequisite(s): MATH 31 and MATH 42 (each with a grade of "C-" or better). Or instructor consent. Allowed Declared Major: Mathematics major or minor.
Average GPA: 3.31
Grade distribution records: 189 students across 8 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 47 | 24.9% |
| A | 53 | 28.0% |
| A- | 13 | 6.9% |
| B+ | 15 | 7.9% |
| B | 21 | 11.1% |
| B- | 6 | 3.2% |
| C+ | 12 | 6.3% |
| C | 7 | 3.7% |
| C- | 1 | 0.5% |
| D+ | 1 | 0.5% |
| D | 4 | 2.1% |
| F | 9 | 4.8% |
Based on 189 student grade records across 8 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Jordan C Schettler 151 students, Average GPA 3.70
- Richard M Low 38 students, Average GPA 1.73