MATH281A1 Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning, Fall 2009

Objectives

Introduce the student to mathematical reasoning and proof. Present techniques and methods which are necessary for higher level math courses, in particular the Analysis and Algebra offering. Enforce a better understanding of logic, sets, and functions. Proofs by induction; proofs by contradiction. The number system. Cardinality. Integers mod n. Inequalities. Euclidean algorithm.

General Information

Call Number 68109
Instructor: Anton Betten, room 207, Weber building. Email lastname at math dot colostate dot edu
Course website: http://www.math.colostate.edu/ betten/courses/MATH281/FA09/281_syllabus.html http://www.math.colostate.edu/~betten/courses/MATH281/FA09/281_syllabus.html
Credits: 3
Class: M W F 4 - 4:50 pm, ENGRG E 104
Prerequisites: MATH160
Text: Steven R. Lay: Analysis - With an Introduction to Proof.
Homework: Assigned bi-weekly, due Wednesdays, no late homework is accepted
Office hours: Monday 1pm, Friday 1pm.