640:300 Intro. to Math. Reasoning

01:640:300 Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning

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

Description from 2003-2005 Catalog (p.136)
Prequisite: CALC2 or permission of department
Fundamental abstract concepts common to all branches of mathematics. Special emphasis placed on ability to understand and construct rigorous proofs.

The current text is:
A Transition To Advanced Mathematics, by D. Smith, M. Eggen, & R. St. Andre, Brooks/Cole, (6th ed.)
(See Mathematics Master Textbook List for more information.)

Previous Texts:

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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