Overview
Description
Introduction to logic and methods of proof with applications to elementary set theory, algebra, and combinatorics. Emphasis on mathematical proofs.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- with a “C” or better
MATH 283
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
MATH 283 with a “C” or better.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
Terms
fall, spring, summer
Restrictions
May not be used to satisfy major requirements for either Mathematics or Nevada Teach Secondary Education and Mathematics programs.
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- write cogent proofs using different methods like direct proof, indirect proof, proof by contradiction, proof by induction.
- apply combinatorial techniques to prove results about graphs and counting problems.
- apply algebraic reasoning to various algebraic structures.