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Number Theory is the study of the properties of the positive integers. Topics include divisibility, congruences, quadratic reciprocity, numerical functions, Diophantine equations, continued fractions, distribution of primes. Applications will include cryptography - the practice of encrypting and decrypting message, and cryptanalysis - the practice of developing secure encryption and decryption protocols and probing them for possible flaws. Students will also explore topics of interest independently.