Math 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.
Text for Fall 2006: D. Smith, M. Eggen, & R. St. Andre, A Transition To Advanced Mathematics, Brooks/Cole, 2001 (6th ed.)
Please bring a photocopy of your Rutgers id, with your major and
preferred e-mail written on it, to class.
Grading: Homework 20%, class participation 10%, each midterm 15%,
final 40%
Dates of the midterms are Thursday, October 5, and Thursday,
November 9.
Homework 4
Homework 5
Homework 6
Homework 7
Homework 8
Homework 9 is 2.5: 1,2,4,8,14,15(a,b), 2.4: 8(c,e,j,m,t), 9(a,b,e),
15(a,c)
Homework 10 is p. 268 problems 12 - 15.
Homework 11 is 6.1:4,8,9, 6.2: 2,6(a,c),8,9,11,17
Optional Homework 12 is 6.3:1,2,4,12,17.
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