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MATH 301

Introduction to Proofs: Logic, Sets and Functions

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB-
Standard

Overview

Description

Logic; mathematical induction; elementary set theory; functions; properties of integers and real numbers. Heavy stress on mathematical proofs. Credit may not be received for MATH 301 if credit has already been awarded for MATH 310.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • with a “C” or better
MATH 283
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

MATH 283 with a “C” or better.

Units

Lecture3

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Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

Terms

fall, spring, summer

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Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • write cogent proofs using different methods like direct proof, indirect proof, proof by contradiction, proof by induction.
  • demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts about operations with sets and functions, including one-to-one and onto functions, direct image and inverse image.
  • work with equivalence classes and identify the quotient set determined by an equivalence relation.