Justifications in Mathematics

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The purpose of this course is for students to acquire the ability to create and express mathematical arguments through the exploration of mathematical ideas. In addition to gaining an understanding and appreciation for important and interesting mathematics, students will develop an ability to think creatively, to analyze critically, and to communicate clearly and correctly using mathematical reasoning and argumentation. Students are introduced to logic, number theory, sets, functions. infinity, graph theory, and abstract algebra, with an emphasis on proof techniques throughout. Prerequisite: MAT 151. Offered fall semester.