Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning

3 Credits

An introduction to the discipline of mathematics for students considering a major in mathematics. Provides an introduction to rigorous mathematical reasoning, including basic proof techniques (e.g., basic propositional calculus, induction, contradiction) and key concepts which recur throughout mathematics (e.g., universal and existential quantifiers, equivalence classes, basic set theory). Students majoring in mathematics should complete this course before MATH 242 , MATH 243 or MATH 301 and are encouraged to complete this course in the first or second year of study. Prerequisites: MATH 021 Attribute/Distribution: Q