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    Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
    EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

    Course Overview

    Prime numbers have been one of the essential discoveries in the field of mathematics. The Fun with Prime Numbers: The Mysterious World of Mathematics program will help you better understand what they are and how we can solve their problems easily. You will also explore their importance in the mathematics domain. It is an intermediate-level course.

    The Fun with Prime Numbers certification syllabus begins with understanding the important properties of prime numbers and the ways in which they obey mysterious laws. The course is equipped with numerous problems that candidates will learn to tackle. It also deep dives into the prime numbers introduced to us earlier and the ones introduced to us in recent times. 

    Offered by Kyoto University, the Fun with Prime Numbers online course is taught by Tetsushi Lto. You will explore the various laws that mathematicians associate with prime numbers, including those in discovery. It can be successfully completed in a period of four weeks.

    The Highlights

    • A Kyoto University offering 
    • Institutionally-valid certificate
    • A four-week course
    • Intermediate-level course 
    • Video lectures 
    • Free auditing option
    • Self-paced learning 
    • Shareable course certificate

    Programme Offerings

    • Shareable Certificate
    • A Kyoto University offering
    • video lectures
    • Institutionally-valid certificate
    • Self-paced learning
    • Intermediate-level Course
    • Four-week course
    • Free auditing available

    Courses and Certificate Fees

    Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
    INR 4004yesKyoto University, Kyoto

    Candidates can audit the Fun with Prime Numbers online course for free. Although to receive a certificate, they must pay a fee of Rs.4,004.

    The Fun with Prime Numbers: The Mysterious World of Mathematics course fee structure

    Course option

    Fees in INR

    Fun with Prime Numbers: The Mysterious World of Mathematics (Audit only)

    Free

    Fun with Prime Numbers: The Mysterious World of Mathematics (Certificate experience)

    Rs.4,004


    Eligibility Criteria

    Interested learners who want to enrol in the Fun with Prime Numbers online program can be from any educational or work background. They do not have to adhere to any prerequisites. However, a high school-level understanding of algebra is recommended.

    What you will learn

    Problem Solving AbilityMathematical skill

    On finishing the Fun with Prime Numbers certification syllabus, you will become a master in the following concepts:

    • Definition of prime numbers 
    • Properties of prime numbers 
    • Polynomial analogs in prime numbers 
    • Laws related to prime numbers 
    • Recent progress in the field of prime numbers 
    • Solving problems related to prime numbers

    Who it is for

    Fun with Prime Numbers certification course is for individuals interested in learning more about prime numbers in mathematics.


    Admission Details

    Candidates interested in pursuing the Fun with Prime Numbers course by edX must apply for the course in a below-given manner:  

    • Go to the website of edX: https://www.edx.org/.
    • Type “Fun with Prime Numbers” on the search tab. Click on the course name from the drop-down menu. 
    • Upon reaching the course detail page, click on the “Enroll” button on the top left. 
    • Here, on the account creation page, you can register using your Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, or Google ID. Alternatively, you can create a new account with your email address. Now, click on “Submit.”
    • Now, you will receive a verification notification in your email. Upon completing the verification, you can start learning.

    Application Details

    Candidates interested in joining the Fun with Prime Numbers online training do not have to fill any lengthy form. However, they must register on the Edx website by signing up using their Facebook, Google, Microsoft, or Apple ID. Or, you can create a new account by giving their name, email ID, country of residence, and a username.

    The Syllabus

    • Welcome!
    • Meet the Course Staff
    • Introduce Yourself
    • Entrance Survey

    • Introduction to Prime Numbers (7 Questions)
    • Homework 1 (5 Questions)
    • Completion Checklist 1 (2 Questions)

    • Review of Week 1
    • Laws of Prime Numbers (5 Questions)
    • Homework 2 (4 Questions)
    • Completion Checklist 2 (1 Question)

    • Review of Week 2
    • Reciprocity Laws and Mystery of Triangles (7 Questions)
    • Homework 3 (3 Questions)
    • Completion Checklist 3 (1 Question)

    • Review of Week 3
    • ABC Conjecture and Beyond (7 Questions)
    • Homework 4 (3 Questions)
    • Review of Week 4

    • Final Exam (6 Questions)
    • Review of Final Exam

    • Farewell Message
    • Ending Survey
    • Completion Checklist 4 (2 Questions)

    • Japan Gateway: Kyoto University Top Global Program

    Instructors

    Kyoto University, Kyoto Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    1: Will I have a fixed schedule for four weeks to complete the course?

    No. The Fun with Prime Numbers course can be completed in a self-paced fashion within four weeks.

    2: Do I have to pay if I opt to learn the course without a certificate?

    No. Candidates, who opt to learn the course without a certificate, need not pay for it. 

    3: Do I have to be from the mathematics background to enroll for the Fun with Prime Numbers course by edX?

    No. Candidates can be from any background, although a high school-level understanding of Algebra would be beneficial.

    4: The Fun with Prime Numbers: The Mysterious World of Mathematics is offered by which university?

    Kyoto University offers this course on the edX platform.

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