Math 300 – Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning
(01:640:300)

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01:640:300 Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning (3)
Fundamental abstract concepts common to all branches of mathematics. Special emphasis placed on ability to understand and construct rigorous proofs. Prerequisite: CALC2 or permission of department.

This course is specifically intended to help Mathematics majors prepare for 640:311, 640:351 and other proof-oriented courses.
It is required for any mathematics major who is not already experienced in doing mathematical proofs.

Course material for instructors.

Textbook

D. Smith, M. Eggen, & R. St. Andre,
A Transition To Advanced Mathematics,
Brooks/Cole, 2001 (6th ed.)

Current Semester: Spring 2008

Sections:


01	Buch, Anders	60428	TF2	10:20 AM - 11:40 AM	ARC-110	BUS
02	Petrie, Ted	67668	TTH5	3:20 PM - 4:40 PM	SEC-204	BUS
03	Buch, Anders	73153	TF3	12:00 PM - 1:20 PM	SEC-205	BUS
04	Carbone, Lisa	67449	TTH4	1:40 PM - 3:00 PM	BE-119	LIV
05	Carbone, Lisa	68447	TTH5	3:20 PM - 4:40 PM	BE-011	LIV
06	Sussmann, Hector	60429	MTH3	11:30 AM - 12:50 PM	SC-121	CAC
08	Gonzalez, Eduardo	60430	TTH7	6:10 PM - 7:30 PM	HH-A6	CAC

Previous semesters

Fall	2007	2006	2005	2004	2003	2002
Spring		2007	2006	2005	2004

Previous Texts used

2003/Spring 2004

Chapter Zero: Fundamental Notions of Abstract Mathematics, by C. Schumacher, Addison-Wesley, 2001 (2nd ed.)

Fall 2000 - Spring 2003

Mathematics, A Discrete Introduction , by Edward R. Scheinerman.

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