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401-3112-24L 7 Credits BSC , MSC D-MATH

Number Theory II: Algebraic Number Theory

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Richard Pink
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:37:25

Abstract

This course continues the study of number fields begun in the course Number Theory I of the previous semester.

Objective

Topics include p-adic numbers, local fields, valuations, Galois theory of valuations, ramification theory, and some local and global abelian class field theory.

Resources

Literature

Jürgen Neukirch: Algebraic number theory. Springer 1999. Serge Lang: Algebraic Number Theory. Springer 1994. Jean-Pierre Serre: A Course in Arithmetic. Springer 1973. More references are given in the course.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes
The exam is offered only in the two examination sessions just after the course.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Number Theory II: Algebraic Number Theory
  • Wed 14:15-16:00 (HG E 1.1)
  • Fri 10:15-12:00 (HG E 1.1)
  • 04.03 Date 12:15-14:00 (HG E 1.1)
4 h weekly

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