Sets and Proofs

Catalog description

An introduction to proof techniques (including quantifiers and induction), elementary set theory, abstract functions, infinite cardinalities, and properties of sets of real numbers; followed by an introduction to topics chosen from topology, analysis, dynamical systems, or set theory, among others. Emphasis throughout is on developing abilities in writing proofs. Satisfies the Mathematical and Quantitative Thought requirement. Prerequisites & Notes Mathematics 150 or Mathematics 160 or permission of the instructor.