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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, 2006 (7th ed.), ISBN: 0-495-56202-5; ISBN13: 978-0-495-56202-3

Summer 2012 Schedule

There is no schedule information for this semester.

Previous semesters

	08/09	07/08	06/07	05/06	04/05	03/04	02/03
Spring		2008	2007	2006	2005	2004
Fall	2008	2007	2006	2005	2004	2003	2002

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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