MATH 6370 — Algebraic Number Theory
General Information
An introduction to number theory focusing on the algebraic theory. Topics include, but are not limited to, number fields, Dedekind domains, class groups, Dirichlet's unit theorem, local fields, ramification, decomposition and inertia groups, and the distribution of primes.
Full Cornell course description (FA26)
Credits: 3
Prerequisites and Enrollment
Prerequisites: background equivalent to: MATH 4340.
Recorded Offerings
| Semester | Listed instructors | Course details |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Ravi Ramakrishna | Roster / syllabus |
| Spring 2026 | Andreea Iorga | Roster / syllabus |
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Course information checked against Cornell’s Spring and Fall 2026 rosters on September 18, 2026. The listed semesters are verified examples, not a complete offering history.