Math 300 (01:640:300) – Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning
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General Information (Catalog Listing)
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.),
ISBN: 0-534-39900-2; ISBN13: 9780534399009
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| Instructor | Index | Section | Day(s)/ Period |
Time | Room (click for map) |
Campus | |
| Rodney, Scott | 40415 | 01 | MTh3 | 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM | SC-121 | CAC | |
| Wilson, Robert | 47098 | 02 | TTh5 | 3:20 PM - 4:40 PM | SEC-204 | BUS | |
| Vogelius, Michael | 40414 | 03 | TF2 | 10:20 AM - 11:40 AM | ARC-110 | BUS | |
| Mejia, Pablo | 50981 | 04 | TF3 | 12:00 PM - 1:20 PM | SEC-202 | BUS | |
| Sussmann, Hector | 46910 | 05 | TTh4 | 1:40 PM - 3:00 PM | BE-119 | LIV | |
| O'Nan, Michael | 47773 | 06 | TTh5 | 3:20 PM - 4:40 PM | BE-011 | LIV | |
| Vogelius, Michael | 40416 | 08 | TTh7 | 6:10 PM - 7:30 PM | HH-A6 | CAC | |
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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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