2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin

MAT 265 Elements of Mathematical Proof

3 hours

This course will prepare students for advanced study in theoretical mathematics classes. Mathematical proof techniques will be introduced, along with the logic and reasoning behind them. Topics studied include sets, relations, conditional statements, necessary and sufficient conditions, quantifiers, direct proof, indirect proof, counter examples, mathematical induction, set identities, equivalence relations and modular arithmetic.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENG 101; and MAT 152 or MAT 242

Notes

Formerly MAT 250 Elements of Mathematical Proof.