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Mathematical Logic
More rigorous treatment of basic mathematical logic, Godel's theorems, and Zermelo-Fraenkel set theory. First-order logic. Models and satisfaction. Deduction and proof. Soundness and completeness. Compactness and its consequences. Quantifier elimination. Recursive sets and functions. Incompleteness and undecidability. Ordinals and cardinals. Set-theoretic formalization of mathematics.
Prerequisites & course information
Prereq: Permission of instructor Acad Year 2027-2028: Not offered Acad Year 2028-2029: G (Spring) 3-0-9 units
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027