Spring 2023

Mathematical Reasoning and Proof

Listed in: Mathematics and Statistics, as MATH-220

Faculty

Robert L. Benedetto (Section 01)
Amalia V. Culiuc (Section 02)

Description

This course serves as an introduction to mathematical reasoning and pays particular attention to helping students learn how to write proofs. The topics covered may include logic, elementary set theory, functions, relations and equivalence relations, mathematical induction, sequences, and quantifiers. Additional topics may vary from semester to semester. Four class hours per week.

Limited to 25 students. Spring and fall semesters. The Department. 

How to handle overenrollment: Preference is given to sophomores, and to other math majors who are recommended by the department for additional experience with proof-writing. Students may be moved to another section that fits their course schedule.

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Problem sets, In-class group work or exams, Take-home exams.

MATH 220 - LEC

Section 01
M 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM SMUD 207
W 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM SMUD 207
F 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM SMUD 207

Section 02
M 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM SMUD 014
W 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM SMUD 014
F 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM SMUD 014

Section(s) ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Book Store Price
01 An Introduction to abstract mathematicsThe Book of Proof, 3rd Ed AIM Open Source Richard Hammack TBD

Offerings

Other years: Offered in Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Spring 2025