Number Theory – Grades 6 & 7*

*For younger students, this refers to the level of mathematics and not to the actual age.

This is a challenging pre-algebra course. Some of the topics that will discuss include the following:

  • Arithmetic with negative numbers and with fractions
  • Simplifying difficult arithmetic expressions
  • Divisibility, prime numbers
  • Greatest common divisors
  • Euclidean algorithm for finding greatest common divisors
  • Arithmetic with remainders, applications to cryptography
  • Arithmetic with the binary system and other bases

2024/25 Course Information

First day of Class:  Tuesday, Sept 24th, 2024.

Class Location:       Tory Building 240 & Tory Building 447

This course will be offered in-person on Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm from September, 2024 to April 2025 (Break in December).

Instructor: Murat Uyar (MURATUYAR@cmail.carleton.ca)

Maximum enrollment is 40 students per class.

We reserve the right to cancel the course with a full refund if minimum enrollment is not reached.

Registration Information

Registration for the 2024–2025 academic year is now closed. Registration for 2025–2026 will open in May 2025.


For students with limited financial resources fee waivers may be available. If you intend to apply for a fee waiver, please do NOT complete the regular registration. If you register for a course and then get approval for a fee waiver, there will be a non-refundable administration fee of $25 per registration.

Fee Waiver Information and Application

Refund Policy

100% refund prior to August 31st
95% refund prior to September 30th
75% refund prior to October 31st
50% refund prior to November 30th

To request refund, please complete this form before the deadline.

Inquiries

For more information, please write to MURATUYAR@cmail.carleton.ca
Please note we are unable to answer any inquiries by phone.

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