MA121
Introduction to Mathematical Proofs
Spring 2020
Topics
- Writing mathematical arguments
- direct and indirect proof
- counterexamples and induction
- examples from sets, functions and number theory.
Readings
- Logic and Algebra — B. Secord, S. J. Stack, D. C. Vaughan and T. Balfour, 3rd edition (course package).
Fall 2020
Topics
- Writing mathematical arguments
- direct and indirect proof
- counterexamples and induction
- examples from sets, functions and number theory.
Readings
- Logic and Algebra — B. Secord, S. J. Stack, D. C. Vaughan and T. Balfour, 3rd edition (course package).
Winter 2019
Topics
- Writing mathematical arguments
- direct and indirect proof
- counterexamples and induction
- examples from sets, functions and number theory.
Readings
- Logic and Algebra — B. Secord, S. J. Stack, D. C. Vaughan and T. Balfour, 3rd edition (course package).
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- Course outline ↗Spring 2020
- Course outline ↗Fall 2020
- Course outline ↗Winter 2019
- Official archived course-outline summary; full course outline and additional materials are referenced on MyLearningSpace. Textbook lists are term-specific, not current purchasing advice.
- Official archived course-outline summary; full course outline and additional materials are referenced on MyLearningSpace. Textbook lists are term-specific, not current purchasing advice.
- Official archived course-outline summary; full course outline and additional materials are referenced on MyLearningSpace. Textbook lists are term-specific, not current purchasing advice.