About MATH 2055 A
Emphasizing proofs, fundamental mathematical concepts and techniques are investigated within the context of number theory and other topics. Prerequisite: MATH 1234 or MATH 1242. Credit not given for more than one of MATH 2055 and CS 1640.
Notes
Prereqs enforced by the system: MATH 1234 or MATH 1242; Open to Degree and PACE students
Section Description
MATH 052. QR:Fundamentals of Mathematics. 3 Credits.
Emphasizing proofs, fundamental mathematical concepts and techniques are investigated within the context of number theory and other topics. Prerequisites for the course are Math 21 or Math 23. Credit cannot be given for
more than one of Math 52, Math 54 and CS 64.
Section Expectation
Topics will be presented with a level of depth and rigor appropriate for students pursuing degrees in technical fields such as mathematics, statistics, engineering, or the physical sciences.
Textbook Tamara J. Lakins, The Tools of Mathematical Reasoning, American
Mathematical Society, Providence, RI, 2016.
ISBN: 978-1-4704-2899-0 LCC: QA300 .L26 2016
Topics covered:
Language of Logic and Proof,
Techniques of Proof,
Induction,
Sets,
Functions,
An Introduction to Number Theory,
Equivalence Relations and Partitions,
Cardinality
Evaluation
Attendance Required, Weekly homework, 2 Midterms, and Final Exam
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